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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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Steering shaft u joint?

I've been looking for somewhere to find the u joint in steering shaft located between the firewall and the steering box of my '74 F250 4x4. Any help is appreciated.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 07:57 PM
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I have the same problem, I have found a shop in Mesa that will sell me the u-joint to put back on my shaft. The price is $130, it is brand new and was beefier than the ones that borgenson provide for $89 . I will post you the name and # of the company for you when I get to work tomorrow.

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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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I had the same problem but I went to local Race car shop and they sell a u-joint that is 36 spline on 1 end and 3/4 inch collar on the other end that u weld on and the splined end has a set screw with a lock nut on it. I think that Afco makes it. hope this helps
 
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 12:03 AM
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What length? I have 2 to choose from...... from my 74 and 77 f250's

 
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 01:04 AM
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wow, the long one is the twin to mine (I'm guessing it is the one out of the '77) ....if bronkntrukholik doesn't want it what would you take for it, been looking all over for a replacement when I found the place I mentioned in my earlier posting....would save me a lot of effort, and time...


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Will R. Everett, WA.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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Bronkntrukholik,

The outfit in AZ. that will build a new heavy duty u-joint for you at about $130.00 is Benchworks steering, their number is 480-946-3992 and I spoke with Greg. they can build a complete steering shaft for about $380.

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Will R. Everett, WA.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 05:00 PM
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I suggest getting a Borgeson u-joint.. less that $60 if that's all you need.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by HIO Silver
I suggest getting a Borgeson u-joint.. less that $60 if that's all you need.
I looked at them, they seemed awful small to use with manual steering....


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Will R. Everett, WA.
 
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I finally pulled mine out today, popped the u-joint out and took it to the local napa. the guy matched me up with a precision universal joint part # 861, it was listed as a rockwell u-joint. It has needle bearings in it w-a grease zerk. I installed it 2nite and works well, now i need a pass side ball joint and a slave cylinder. Never ending!
 
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