I can grab the sterring shaft and move it about 1/2"-3/4" up and down. Who makes one of these?



Phil

 

You can get a replacement steering shaft from eBay I think. There are some who make a shaft from the Astro vans. They have a universal joint instead of the rag joint in ours.

 

Now I see that it's not just the joint to be replaced. The shaft from the joint to the box has to be replaced. I checked all the parts stores, no luck there. I checked the dealer, part is discontinued and not in stock at any dealer nation wide. I guess I will find a used one or something I can fabricate to work.

Phil

 

Ebay, brand spankin new, $130 shipped. Can't get much better than that. Thank's

Phil

 

Is the universal better?

 

Yes, it's supposed to be stronger, last longer, and have less play in than our rag joint version does.

 

And I am sure when the time comes to replace it again it would be pretty easy to find a replacement U-joint by it's self.

Phil