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May 12, 2016 | 10:06 AM

vidaliaman

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From: gowen mi

steering column rag joint question

what is this plastic thing on my rag joint, do i need this on my new rag joint i am installing?

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May 12, 2016 | 11:10 AM

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I don't have them on mine.
Either I'm supposed to but don't care or...
Somebody added them to your truck once upon a time.
Now I'm curious!

May 12, 2016 | 11:13 AM

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i'm curious also, can't wait for the responce, they are plastic so doesn't seem to be necessary

May 12, 2016 | 12:42 PM

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C6TZ-3A525-A .. Steering Coupler (rag joint) / Obsolete ~ 23 available NOS

Applications: 1966 F100/250 2WD from serial number 900,001 / 1967/68 F100/250 2WD

NOS PARTS SOURCE in Olathe KS has 1 = 913-220-5746.

NOS PARTS LTD in Waxahachie TX has 1 = 972=937-2201.

MILLER OBSOLETE PARTS in Binghamton NY has 1 = 607-722-5371.

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 20 = 800-543-4959.

May 12, 2016 | 01:08 PM

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i have part number C6TZ-3A525-A (rag joint) i just ordered, i'm just wondering what the plastic part i have i my hand is, it didn't come with the rag joint

May 12, 2016 | 10:40 PM

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Appears to be some sort of insulator around the posts. I've never seen a rag joint with that on it, and I've replaced several!

May 13, 2016 | 08:11 AM

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what is the purpose of so much room around the studs on the rag joint?

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May 13, 2016 | 08:38 AM

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gotta be, this truck use to have power steering

May 13, 2016 | 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MIKES 68 F100

i think this is the answer , not sure what they do

Ford - Ford Pickup Truck Steering Shaft Coupler/ Rag Joint - Power Steering - F150 4 Wheel Drive - Macs Auto Parts

This will not work on the OP's truck, it's D9TZ-3A525-A (replaced D7TZ-3A525-A): 1977 Bronco, 1978/79 F150 4WD & Bronco.

The correct steering coupler is listed in post #4.