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In terms of semantics, that thing IS a u-joint.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_joint
"A universal joint, universal coupling, U-joint, Cardan joint, Hardy-Spicer joint, or Hooke's joint is a joint or coupling in a rigid rod that allows the rod to 'bend' in any direction, and is commonly used in shafts that transmit rotary motion. It consists of a pair of hinges located close together, oriented at 90° to each other, connected by a cross shaft."
In terms of civility, cool it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_joint
"A universal joint, universal coupling, U-joint, Cardan joint, Hardy-Spicer joint, or Hooke's joint is a joint or coupling in a rigid rod that allows the rod to 'bend' in any direction, and is commonly used in shafts that transmit rotary motion. It consists of a pair of hinges located close together, oriented at 90° to each other, connected by a cross shaft."
In terms of civility, cool it.
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: NorCal
In terms of semantics, that thing IS a u-joint.
Universal joint - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"A universal joint, universal coupling, U-joint, Cardan joint, Hardy-Spicer joint, or Hooke's joint is a joint or coupling in a rigid rod that allows the rod to 'bend' in any direction, and is commonly used in shafts that transmit rotary motion. It consists of a pair of hinges located close together, oriented at 90° to each other, connected by a cross shaft."
In terms of civility, cool it.
Universal joint - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"A universal joint, universal coupling, U-joint, Cardan joint, Hardy-Spicer joint, or Hooke's joint is a joint or coupling in a rigid rod that allows the rod to 'bend' in any direction, and is commonly used in shafts that transmit rotary motion. It consists of a pair of hinges located close together, oriented at 90° to each other, connected by a cross shaft."
In terms of civility, cool it.
I can play nice and am normally respectful. However, I will not sit idle and have someone correct me in a way that is not only incorrect, but rude and condescending.
I have been in contact with an FTE moderator. We've discussed the issues and I'm still here. That should answer any of questions on the status of my participation.
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From: Sweet home Alabama
I love it you guys are arguing like babys
about someone else stuff but not answered his question.....But I get scolded for accidentally hitting the caps key!
Priceless!
So now can you get back to what the guy was asking about!
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I just replaced my steering shaft. The coupler next to the gear box was worn out and so was the u-joint. The bearing at the end of my steering column was also bad, so was the white plastic cap that held it.
I ended up getting a new shaft, so that fixed the sloppy coupler and replaced it with a u joint. LMC truck has the bearing that goes in the bottom of the column, I also ordered the plastic cap from them, but it was the wrong one. The 2wd caps are different from the 4wd ones. The one I got was for a 2wd, I ended up finding a good on at the junk yard. If your bearing is bad, make sure you get a rubber sleeve that goes around the bearing that holds it into place inside the plastic cap.
If that doesn't make any sense, I'll clarify later.
I ended up getting a new shaft, so that fixed the sloppy coupler and replaced it with a u joint. LMC truck has the bearing that goes in the bottom of the column, I also ordered the plastic cap from them, but it was the wrong one. The 2wd caps are different from the 4wd ones. The one I got was for a 2wd, I ended up finding a good on at the junk yard. If your bearing is bad, make sure you get a rubber sleeve that goes around the bearing that holds it into place inside the plastic cap.
If that doesn't make any sense, I'll clarify later.
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: SE Georgia
I just replaced my steering shaft. The coupler next to the gear box was worn out and so was the u-joint. The bearing at the end of my steering column was also bad, so was the white plastic cap that held it.
I ended up getting a new shaft, so that fixed the sloppy coupler and replaced it with a u joint. LMC truck has the bearing that goes in the bottom of the column, I also ordered the plastic cap from them, but it was the wrong one. The 2wd caps are different from the 4wd ones. The one I got was for a 2wd, I ended up finding a good on at the junk yard. If your bearing is bad, make sure you get a rubber sleeve that goes around the bearing that holds it into place inside the plastic cap.
If that doesn't make any sense, I'll clarify later.
I ended up getting a new shaft, so that fixed the sloppy coupler and replaced it with a u joint. LMC truck has the bearing that goes in the bottom of the column, I also ordered the plastic cap from them, but it was the wrong one. The 2wd caps are different from the 4wd ones. The one I got was for a 2wd, I ended up finding a good on at the junk yard. If your bearing is bad, make sure you get a rubber sleeve that goes around the bearing that holds it into place inside the plastic cap.
If that doesn't make any sense, I'll clarify later.
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Thanks for the reply's, I haven't gotten back to the steering, I've been dealing with drive shaft issues,but when I do I'll follow the advise here.
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