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.
ok.. i said #^&* it and went deeper.. looks like i may be able to find a d shaft and run it down in the steering tube and use a few plug welds to secure it. then i can still use the factory bearings and i can also use a cheaper u-joint. what do you guys think?
then i have to figure out how all this goes back together
Did you check the woodward site out? They also have weld on couplings. maybe you can trim a little off that flared end and put a weld on coupling over it? You can allways try calling him and asking if he has something that will help you out.
I did consider that. We have a local smileys performance(speedway) so I figured if I got a little bit of dd shaft I could put it in about 6 inches into the stock shaft and use plug welds. Similar option to Woodward but cheaper and parts are pretty much in house( no wait). I like the idea too because the column will still remain it's "collapse" feature if I ever nail something head on.
I'll keep this updated that way there's at least a reference for the next guy. Thanks for the help guys
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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.
that was my original plan but this flair business is really cramping my style..
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