Replacing the rag coupling
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Replacing the rag coupling
Does anyone know of an alternative to the rag coupling on the steering column. I had one of these come loose where it couples to the steering gear and was awfully lucky I didn't wreck!!! Is there a steering shaft assembly that elminates this coupling for a 1975 F100 at a reasonable price?
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1973/75 F100/350 2WD rag joint
Does anyone know of an alternative to the rag coupling on the steering column. I had one of these come loose where it couples to the steering gear and was awfully lucky I didn't wreck!!! Is there a steering shaft assembly that elminates this coupling for a 1975 F100 at a reasonable price?
Is your truck 2WD or 4WD?
4WD's use a shaft & coupling assembly, 2WD's just use a coupler (rag joint).
The 2WD couplers are available from Ford, the 4WD shaft & coupling is obsolete.
D5TZ3A525A .. Steering Coupler (rag joint) / Fits: 1975/77 F100/350 2WD with P/S.
MSRP: $83.98 / FTEpartsguy.com price: $60.47
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C9UZ3A525A .. Steering Coupler (rag joint) / Fits: 1975 F100/350 2WD without P/S / Also fits 1969/74 F100/350 2WD with or without P/S.
MSRP: $75.00 / FTEpartsguy.com price: $54.00
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Borgeson is the best way to go I used one in my 78 F250 that I lifted but that truck is now gone. The shafts extend out for body lifts and can be cut down as well. I think LMC offers a similar shft.
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I was always under the impression that the rag joint was there as a safety device, to give in case of a front end accident, and keep the steering shaft from ventilating your chest. Not right?
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The borgeson unit is a two piece. One slides into the other. My steering column is still a solid piece and would still probably kill me. Hopefully it would be quick. Ha
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So what part number would a 1976 2wd F100 WITHOUT power steering use?
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Is your truck 2WD or 4WD?
4WD's use a shaft & coupling assembly, 2WD's just use a coupler (rag joint).
The 2WD couplers are available from Ford, the 4WD shaft & coupling is obsolete.
D5TZ3A525A .. Steering Coupler (rag joint) / Fits: 1975/77 F100/350 2WD with P/S.
MSRP: $83.98 / FTEpartsguy.com price: $60.47
-----------------------------------------------
C9UZ3A525A .. Steering Coupler (rag joint) / Fits: 1975 F100/350 2WD without P/S / Also fits 1969/74 F100/350 2WD with or without P/S.
MSRP: $75.00 / FTEpartsguy.com price: $54.00
Is your truck 2WD or 4WD?
4WD's use a shaft & coupling assembly, 2WD's just use a coupler (rag joint).
The 2WD couplers are available from Ford, the 4WD shaft & coupling is obsolete.
D5TZ3A525A .. Steering Coupler (rag joint) / Fits: 1975/77 F100/350 2WD with P/S.
MSRP: $83.98 / FTEpartsguy.com price: $60.47
-----------------------------------------------
C9UZ3A525A .. Steering Coupler (rag joint) / Fits: 1975 F100/350 2WD without P/S / Also fits 1969/74 F100/350 2WD with or without P/S.
MSRP: $75.00 / FTEpartsguy.com price: $54.00
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D6TZ-3A525-B .. Steering Coupler (rag joint) - Use with Manual Steering / Obsolete ~ 5 available NOS
1976/77 F100/150 4WD / 1976/77 F100/250 2WD & F350.
1976/77 F100/150 4WD / 1976/77 F100/250 2WD & F350.
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OBSOLETE RELIABLE PARTS in Nashville GA has 1 = 229-686-5101.
HIGH BUCK! BOB ALLEN FORD in Overland Park KS has 1 = 913-381-2999.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 2 = 800-543-4959