Ground wires on rag joint
 

I just recently replaced the steering rag joint on my 77 F150, the old coupler was factory riveted so I had to grind the rivets and replace with bolts ($8 part at the local parts store). There was 2 ground wires on the factory rivets, one on either side, both had been cut...any idea what these would have gone to from the factory? I have racked my brain trying to figure it out...but I have not a clue. Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Chilloski

the horn.?

I think the wires on the rag joint bring ground up the column but I may be wrong.

This sounds right.

The wires are the ground for the horn/column.run a wire from one side to the other of the rag joint.Use round wire terminal connectors to hook them to the bolts on either side.
Joe

ok...that make sense...looks like the previous owner ground both these to the firewall....got to love some backyard mechanics! LOL