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May 8, 2010 | 05:59 PM

wasa 1500

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number dummy HELP, rag joint

I am trying to locate a steering conector, rag joint for my 76 f150 2 wd 3 on the tree NON power steering. 300 6cly. all stock but the flowmaster

all parts stores no help, so far.
local ford truck dealer looked up a # D6TZ-3A525-B
IS THIS CORRECT? nla nation wide!

If there are no parts available, any thoughts to repair material ?
thanks!!!!

May 8, 2010 | 06:10 PM

SwOkcOffRoader

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i got mine in the help section at oriellys, they are not a special part by any means....i think it only cost like 8 bucks...

May 8, 2010 | 07:20 PM

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you can also get them at borgeson

May 8, 2010 | 08:01 PM

wasa 1500

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thanks, but do the man vrs power steering take same joint? the dorman 31004, 31000
are for power steering.
has any one seen a power steering retro kit??
fry pan into the fire !! LOL!!

May 10, 2010 | 09:12 AM

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Thanks all, the dorman 31000 did fit my set up, needed some modifications, all secure and not driving on the safety pins !

May 10, 2010 | 02:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wasa 1500

I need a steering connector, rag joint for my 1976 F150 2WD 3 on the tree NON P/S. Local dealer looked up D6TZ-3A525-B, is this correct? NLA nationwide.

D6TZ3A525B .. Steering Coupler (rag joint) / Obsolete

Fits: 1976/77 F100/350 2WD with M/S (manual steering) / 1976/77 F100/150 4WD with M/S / It doesn't make any difference if it's an A/T or M/T.

I found exactly ONE, but since you repaired your original using the autoparts store rubber kit, you prolly don't need it.
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Quote:

Originally Posted by SwOkcOffRoader

i got mine in the help section at oriellys, they are not a special part by any means.

i think it only cost like 8 bucks...

Uh huh...this is only the rubber portion you're speaking of, sold at autoparts stores, it's not the complete FoMoCo coupler.

Ford only sold the complete steering coupler (rag joint) and it can be: Year specific, M/S or P/S specific, 2WD or 4WD specific.
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grandpa'sprideand joy: Borgeson shafts are used to replace the original Ford 4WD steering shaft & coupler assy's used on 1966/79 F100/150's, 1967/79 F250's and 1979 F350's.

Genuine Ford 4WD originals are nearly impossible to find NOS.

The 4WD's shaft and coupler assy's used on 1976/79's are totally different than prior years because they are a one piece assembly.

Prior years, there were 21 separate parts of the 4WD's steering shaft & coupler.

There were no rag joints used on 1975 and earlier 4WD's, the shaft and coupler attached directly to the gearbox with a clamp.