ok, so i removed the rag joint collar. the problem is that the splined end of the steering shaft was flaired to hold the collar on!
so can i just cut off the flaired portion and use the straight part thats left (maybe 1/2 and inch) or should i disassemble the lower part of the column and use a weld in a splined insert? i would really like to use a ujoint and be done but i want whats going to work best.