U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rencher2 · 12-15-2005, 10:36 PM

My body lift is pretty tall & im a little concerned about the stress on the coupling. Does anyone make a u-joint to replace it? I'm open to any suggestions.

69TowRig · 12-16-2005, 12:49 AM

I would check out Borgeson:

http://www.borgeson.com/

redneck_motorsports · 12-16-2005, 01:02 AM

Thats wshere I got mine for my 67. Ditch the rag and use two u-joints, problem solved.

Catfish

rencher2 · 12-16-2005, 01:50 AM

You guys wouldnt happen to have a part # would you?

**dennislbrooks** · 12-16-2005, 09:03 AM

another choice that has them --expensive little dudes

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/error/....com/index.asp

**Yukon Jack** · 12-16-2005, 11:39 AM

I'm using one from Borgeson - here is a link with info for you.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=101550

Mudder · 12-16-2005, 02:41 PM

Mine came out a Chrysler minivan and it is welded in. I had two at one time but was having trouble with it binding. We took one of them out and have had no problems since.

454_72_4X4 · 12-17-2005, 05:05 PM

I used one from a Chevy Astro minivan on my S-10. I have another one I'm gonna use for my 72 someday.

You have to lengthen the shaft but it has real u-joints and the splines should line up.
I think Chevy had two different spline sizes though?

Pic of iton the S10;

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-29-2005, 05:15 PM

Little toyota pick-ups have then also with u-joints on both sides..

4x4Poet · 02-11-2006, 05:45 PM

If you go Borgeson, FlamingRiver, etc., get a vibration reducer joint so the road-induced vibrations don't reach the steering wheel. The rag joint is imprecise, but it does a good job absorbing vibrations– unlike straight yokes/joints. And be sure to install any set screws with locktite so you don't lose attachment while on the road.

The Borgeson site should have a section for measuring your set up for the length you need. Know your male shaft diameters & spline counts and be sure you are thru with body lift changes or cab support changes so the length is right till the next major change.

1969 GMC · 02-12-2006, 12:55 AM

the "small" Jeep Cherokees (XJ) have ujoint steering shafts too.

12-15-2005, 10:36 PM	#1
rencher2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sitka,Ak Posts: 6	U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20 My body lift is pretty tall & im a little concerned about the stress on the coupling. Does anyone make a u-joint to replace it? I'm open to any suggestions.

12-16-2005, 12:49 AM	#2
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20 I would check out Borgeson: http://www.borgeson.com/ __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

12-16-2005, 01:02 AM	#3
redneck_motorsports Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa Texas Posts: 36	Re: U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20 Thats wshere I got mine for my 67. Ditch the rag and use two u-joints, problem solved. Catfish __________________ I have alot of stuff, some of it is here

12-16-2005, 01:50 AM	#4
rencher2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sitka,Ak Posts: 6	Re: U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20 You guys wouldnt happen to have a part # would you?

12-16-2005, 09:03 AM	#5
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,763	Re: U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20 another choice that has them --expensive little dudes http://www.speedwaymotors.com/error/....com/index.asp

12-16-2005, 11:39 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20 I'm using one from Borgeson - here is a link with info for you. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=101550 __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-16-2005, 02:41 PM	#7
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Re: U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20 Mine came out a Chrysler minivan and it is welded in. I had two at one time but was having trouble with it binding. We took one of them out and have had no problems since. Attached Images

12-17-2005, 05:05 PM	#8
454_72_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.E. MO Posts: 1,749	Re: U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20 I used one from a Chevy Astro minivan on my S-10. I have another one I'm gonna use for my 72 someday. You have to lengthen the shaft but it has real u-joints and the splines should line up. I think Chevy had two different spline sizes though? Pic of iton the S10; __________________ 72 C20 4X4 454 4 speed 89 Trans Am (was) 305 TPI 700r4 93 C1500 2wd Extended cab 350 700r4 98 Sonoma (TPI outa the Trans Am) 03 Yamaha 660 Raptor 03/04 660 Raptor 07 700 Raptor 85 Honda Odyssey

12-29-2005, 05:15 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Re: U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20 Little toyota pick-ups have then also with u-joints on both sides.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-11-2006, 05:45 PM	#10
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	If you go Borgeson, FlamingRiver, etc., get a vibration reducer joint so the road-induced vibrations don't reach the steering wheel. The rag joint is imprecise, but it does a good job absorbing vibrations– unlike straight yokes/joints. And be sure to install any set screws with locktite so you don't lose attachment while on the road. The Borgeson site should have a section for measuring your set up for the length you need. Know your male shaft diameters & spline counts and be sure you are thru with body lift changes or cab support changes so the length is right till the next major change. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

02-12-2006, 12:55 AM	#11
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Re: U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20 the "small" Jeep Cherokees (XJ) have ujoint steering shafts too. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650



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