I have some slop in the u-joint inside the column where it tilts. Is this joint available? Anybody ever change one?
Thanks.

 

Can't help on the installation but this is the P/N of the part you need.

Shaft assy., steering column
78-up F100-350 w/ tilt column, 32 5/16" long
D8TZ-3524-A

 

Not sure if you have done this. Have you allready trided to tighten it up? Mine was like that and I tightened up the fasteners and it's perfect now.

 

Yep, there is a single nut & bolt in the center of the shaft that was loose on mine. Made a big difference after it was tight. Check out this link, I posted a breakdown of the tilt columns and some pics.



1979 Ford Bronco Steering column repairs pictures, videos, and sounds | SuperMotors.net

 

I had major slop in my 79 tilt...there are a couple access holes underside of column and I was able to fit the right allen wrench in there to tighten them up. Made it like new! I did have to cut off the length of the allen wrench head so it was just about 3/8 inch long to fit it up there, though.

(Not sure if I could have or should have disassembled the whole thing but this worked out fine.)

 

I changed my steering wheel and could see that the actual u-joint in the column was sloppy by looking in there and moving the shaft while my wheel was off. I've got about 1/4 of (rotational) play in the wheel because of it. The column itself is tight where it pivots.
I'll look at all the suggestions you guys gave me, but I'm pretty sure I need to find a new u-joint. Anybody know where I can get one if I need to?
Thanks for all the tips guys!

 

You don't replace that U-joint, you replace the worn out nut with a new one and it tightens it up. The nut in my Bronco was so worn out it would not stay tight.

 

[QUOTE=ranger429;9142700]You don't replace that U-joint, you replace the worn out nut with a new one and it tightens it up. The nut in my Bronco was so worn out it would not stay tight.[/QUOTE

Thanks for the help Ranger.

 

I'm glad I found this.
Thanks for the link, ranger429, good info.

I just went through this in my 66 F100 that I have a 78-79 tilt column in.
I had had slack for years & finally got around to looking into it when I replaced my shift collar this week.

If any of you guys get a minute look at my thread, I promise you'll get a kick out of it, just read all the way through.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...mberdummy.html

 

Wow, that is an interesting read.

Glad the link helped you out.

Was it the small nut in the center of the "mysterious" U-joint/wobble joint?

 

Ha, I needed a good laugh today.