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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 09:06 AM
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I want to replace my rag joint while I'm installing the rebuilt steering box. Are the aftermarket ones holding up OK?

I'd love to find a NOS part but I'm not having any luck.

NumberDummy is this the right part number for the rag joint? C9UZ3A525A

Can you locate any NOS parts?

This is for a 1970 F250 2wd with PS.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 11:51 AM
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I've used the one from Autozone("Help" brand) without issue. Seem to be the same quality as the stock one. Never had one break again.

Just put one on my '89 last summer. I've used a few on my bumps also.
 
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Can the rag joint be replaced with some type of u-joint?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 12:39 PM
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I just ordered a NOS joint part # C9UZ3A525A from Wesley Obsolete Parts for $65. The only one they had left.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by abyars111
I want to replace my rag joint while I'm installing the rebuilt steering box.

1970 F250 2WD: I'd love to find a NOS C9UZ-3A525-A
C9UZ-3A525-A (replaced C8UZ-3A525-B, C9TZ-3A525-A & B, D3TZ-3A525-A) .. Steering Coupler (rag joint) / Obsolete

Last MSRP: $79.50 / Dealer net cost: $47.70.

Applications: 1969/74 F100/250 2WD & F350 with/without P/S / 1975 F100/250 2WD & F350 with M/S only // 1969 Econoline from serial number D68,001 / 1970/74 Econoline.

PARKVIEW FORD in Montevideo MN has ONE = 800-995-5348 / No other Ford Dealer, no obsolete parts vendor has any.

The same steel/rubber coupler (rag joint) can be bought from autoparts stores, made by Dorman Products.
 
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Check with Home - Speedway Motors, America's Oldest Speed Shop
They have all kinds of ujoints for steering. I'm sure you could fab something up.

As long as your cab mounts are secure and the column won't be putting a side load on the steering box input.
 
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Steering shaft has a flange made as part of it that the steering coupler (rag joint) bolts to.

Noticed a post elsewhere in this forum a coupla seconds ago, that said roughly the same thing.
 
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That was me Bill. I saw the question on the other rag joint post and commented after I posted here.
 
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