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Re: [GMCnet] lower steering shaft complete new replacement [message #265773 is a reply to message #265734] Mon, 10 November 2014 10:58 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Keith V is currently offline  Keith V   United States
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I actually use the double U-Joint on my '69 Corvette rack and pinion conversion.
It definitely needs the center support but it does work quite well.

Note that there are 3 u-joints. I probably could have gotten away with only 2 but I didn't want to buy another u-joint when I had a working system.
That support is a special oversize spherical rod end and needs a really stiff mounting location. If it moves you will feel it. Mine is on a piece of reinforced 1/4 inch plate.

Here's a large picture showing the setup;
http://www.corvettengineering.com/cgi-bin/slide?dir=../photos/Brakes;file=Brake%20System.JPG


Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
75 ex Royale GMC
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