47-55.1 51 3100 shifter ideas besides column 4L65e - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

leegreen · 02-13-2023, 07:40 PM

A rag joint is OK, but only if it is a virtually straight line between shaft in steering box and column. They are not designed to deal with any angle.
They last a long time if they are installed straight and not soaked in gas and oil.

All modern versions are designed so a total failure of the rubber portion of the joint does not cause total steering loss, but that only works if the shafts are in line and stay in line.

02-13-2023, 07:40 PM	#26
leegreen Registered User Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Surrey BC Posts: 755	Re: 51 3100 shifter ideas besides column 4L65e A rag joint is OK, but only if it is a virtually straight line between shaft in steering box and column. They are not designed to deal with any angle. They last a long time if they are installed straight and not soaked in gas and oil. All modern versions are designed so a total failure of the rubber portion of the joint does not cause total steering loss, but that only works if the shafts are in line and stay in line.



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