93 Rag Joint Replacement

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Jun 19, 2008 | 02:56 PM

93Mule

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93 Rag Joint Replacement

I'm getting ready to replace the rag joint on my 93 but I'm not 100% sure how to get the old one off. I searched around and I think that there are some rivets holding the old one on that need to be cut off, then the new one bolts on. Is this correct?

Jun 20, 2008 | 10:41 AM

sowder

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I got a kit at NAPA for my 79, had to grind 2 rivets then bolt everything together it was all in the kit. Cost around 13 bucks. get the kit first then you can see what you have to do.

Jun 20, 2008 | 09:01 PM

McLeod

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I thought that 93's had u-joints in the shaft with no rag joint.

Jun 21, 2008 | 11:06 AM

b4hntn

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My 94 rag joint is in great shape. If you are chasing steering slack be sure it is not the gear box.

Jun 23, 2008 | 09:53 AM

93Mule

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My 94 rag joint is in great shape. If you are chasing steering slack be sure it is not the gear box.

I was thinking that. I have replaced the box before but it was with a used unit. I'm having front end noises right now. I think it might be the steering box or axle pivot bushigs, or a combination of both...