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| FL000 |
 Aug 9 2025, 10:32 PM
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I’ve got a tiny bit of play in my steering, and the u-joint near the front bulkhead has some visible wear. Figure I’ll replace both of them as well as the shaft bearing and coupler. Anything else I should consider? I’m going to preorder the parts so hoping to have what I need on hand. I’ll inspect the rest when I drop the rack.
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| bdstone914 |
Aug 10 2025, 05:59 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(FL000 @ Aug 9 2025, 09:32 PM)  I’ve got a tiny bit of play in my steering, and the u-joint near the front bulkhead has some visible wear. Figure I’ll replace both of them as well as the shaft bearing and coupler. Anything else I should consider? I’m going to preorder the parts so hoping to have what I need on hand. I’ll inspect the rest when I drop the rack. ‘73 That will be interesting to see what you find as I have never seen a worn steering U joint. The rubber puck is the part that most often needs to be replaced. Nor have I seen lower steering columb bearing wear. |
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FL000 Steering Shaft Refresh Aug 9 2025, 10:32 PM
Jack Standz Performed a similar restoration a few months ago. ... Aug 10 2025, 12:05 PM PanelBilly My u joints were stiff. A good cleaning made them ... Aug 10 2025, 04:10 PM FL000 Thanks for the replies. I’m tempted to do it bef... Aug 10 2025, 09:01 PM FL000 You were correct about the u-joints @bdstone914 ,... Aug 17 2025, 08:29 AM
SKL1 I need to replace the rubber coupler on my '73... Aug 19 2025, 08:28 PM |
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