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Re: Rag joint replacement with ujoint shaft, who’s done it?
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Originally Posted by SunSoaked
After months of research and doing the swap myself, this is the first I've ever heard about this issue. Mine performs exceptionally well.
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While I can't speak to the 69-87 truck steering boxes, I did have the noise & vibration issue in a 55 Chevy car with a GM "605" box that the PO had installed (a popular way to add power steering back in the 1990s). As suggested on 55-57 Chevy forums, replacing the u-joint with a rag joint totally silenced the noise.
However, your post has me thinking about replacing my 82 C10's very old rag joint with a new one from Borgeson (not some cheap import) or maybe even their ball bearing u-joint or vibration-reducing u-joint. Think I'll call them to ask for their recommendation. Super good company that still makes their stuff in the USA!
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Mike
1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes.
1982 C10 SWB -- sold
1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it!
1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming.
Retired as a factory automation products salesman.
Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop.
Member here for 23 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!
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