differences in steering shafts?
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differences in steering shafts?
i mainly need new u joints for my 79 on the shaft. is there a difference between the 1/2 and 3/4 ton 4x4 steering shafts? i see alot of em on ebay but they dont look like mine i dont see the ragjoint coupler looking end on mine i know there is no ragjoint on it looks to be hooked to the steering shaft directly
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i mainly need new u joints for my 79 on the shaft. is there a difference between the 1/2 and 3/4 ton 4x4 steering shafts? i see alot of em on ebay but they dont look like mine i dont see the ragjoint coupler looking end on mine i know there is no ragjoint on it looks to be hooked to the steering shaft directly
The shaft & coupling (3B676) comes as an assembly only. No individual parts are available.
1978/79 4WD: F150: D9TZ3B676A / F250 & 1979 F350: D8TZ3B676B
Both these couplings are obsolete and no Ford dealer has any.
greensalescompany.com has one D9TZ3B676A = F150.
1978/79 4WD: F150's have a rag joint / F250/350's do not.
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If it matters to ya, I went with a new Borgeson steering shaft for my 77 F250 4x4 with the newer steering swap. Works great and the joints are not supposed to wear out like the U-joint shafts. Kinda spendy though, but worth it in my book.
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that explains why i've never seen one with a rag joint. i've never seen an f150 of this vintage while looking for a steering shaft...
put another vote down for borgeson... their shaft is a direct replacement for highboys. it has to be shortend to be used in a 78-79 f250. another option is flaming river. they sell kits and seperate parts to "customize" your own.
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