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Old 04-19-2018, 02:06 PM   #10
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Re: Making an old truck feel new

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Originally Posted by hatzie View Post
The rag joint seems to have a different slightly looser feel compared to the Universal joint steering shafts in newer vehicles.

You could look into Borgeson either a complete shaft or components... Or a Jeep steering shaft if you're on a tighter budget... YJ series I believe. Make sure to keep something similar to the collapsibility of the original... it's one of the safety enhancements on the squares compared to the 60's rigs and it actually helps in an accident.
good point, I have replaced the rag joint recently, but i do very much want to upgrade the box and the shaft all together. Perhaps less assist on the steering so that the slightest input doesn't make it dance around.
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