Rag joint replacement....

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12-16-2014, 10:40 PM

TheExaminer

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Car: 92 Formula WS6, T-top

Engine: 5.7L T.P.I.

Transmission: 700r4

Axle/Gears: Limited slip, 3.23 10 bolt

Rag joint replacement....

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Anyway, my rag joint shaft has seen its better days. I found a solid (edit--meaning a good quality shaft! lol) replacement on eBay and want to swap it in, but before I do I want to consult the thirdgen oracle about it. Can you do it without disconnecting the brake lines? If so, how do I need to maneuver it around? Any tricks to it, or just trial/error/wrench throwing til you get it clear? Remember, I'm talking about the entire shaft, not just the rag joint! From steering box to the bolt near the firewall....

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12-17-2014, 12:41 AM

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Re: Rag joint replacement....

Reeeeeeeeefer......couldn't resist

I've read here that people hate them and that it's a bad idea.

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12-17-2014, 06:21 AM

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Car: 92 Formula WS6, T-top

Engine: 5.7L T.P.I.

Transmission: 700r4

Axle/Gears: Limited slip, 3.23 10 bolt

Re: Rag joint replacement....

LOL...yeah I know guys hate rag joints as a rule, but I'm just replacing an old one with a healthy one. I'd have the same questions if I was using a different shaft. I just want to know what's involved in getting it out.

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