Steering linkage with chopped cross member? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ca180 · 09-01-2008, 01:11 AM

I was at the local junkyard today checking out the latest cars and got to looking around at the early (70's-80's?) chevy G vans and got to wondering if the U-joints out of the steering shaft might work for those with chopped crossmembers.

The were a "pich bolt" style, so they might work, just not sure about the size.

This may be an affordable option in comparison to the flaming river joints.

Anyone think this might work?

**scotts62** · 09-01-2008, 09:38 AM

Yea if they are the same size they would work for that, Even if someone would be using a R and P you will need those. Thats cool ill have to check those out next time.

Slmd92DIME · 09-01-2008, 09:49 AM

You can also weld them to your shaft if it is a little too big or small. Just make sure you keep it square. Dont weld in every spot though or your column will be attached to your steering box. LOL at least get one end of it to bolt or clamp

PBFAB.COM · 09-02-2008, 12:17 AM

I know that it will save some dough looking for steering joints out of the wrecking yards. Aftermarket steering joints can get pretty spendy. Check out www.unisteer.com their joints are the least expensive and they only sell them in polished stainless. They may be affordable enough, and will save some time and possible headaches.

**scotts62** · 09-02-2008, 07:17 AM

Yea thats not a bad price for polished stainless

ca180 · 09-02-2008, 08:31 AM

Yeah, not a bad price at all.

The only reason I brought it up was simply to bring another possible option. I'm not sure that they would even be worth the time. Just thought if they were close to bolt in then someone would be ahead.

**scotts62** · 09-04-2008, 09:20 PM

Yea not bad thought at all, if you can take the u joint out of it and maybe powder coat/paint or something that would be cool. But the only ones i have replaced was on semis, i guess an auto would be the same concept

09-01-2008, 01:11 AM	#1
ca180 tryin to get laid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OK Posts: 198	Steering linkage with chopped cross member? I was at the local junkyard today checking out the latest cars and got to looking around at the early (70's-80's?) chevy G vans and got to wondering if the U-joints out of the steering shaft might work for those with chopped crossmembers. The were a "pich bolt" style, so they might work, just not sure about the size. This may be an affordable option in comparison to the flaming river joints. Anyone think this might work?

09-01-2008, 09:38 AM	#2
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Steering linkage with chopped cross member? Yea if they are the same size they would work for that, Even if someone would be using a R and P you will need those. Thats cool ill have to check those out next time. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62 Last edited by scotts62; 09-01-2008 at 09:39 AM.

09-01-2008, 09:49 AM	#3
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Steering linkage with chopped cross member? You can also weld them to your shaft if it is a little too big or small. Just make sure you keep it square. Dont weld in every spot though or your column will be attached to your steering box. LOL at least get one end of it to bolt or clamp __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

09-02-2008, 12:17 AM	#4
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Steering linkage with chopped cross member? I know that it will save some dough looking for steering joints out of the wrecking yards. Aftermarket steering joints can get pretty spendy. Check out www.unisteer.com their joints are the least expensive and they only sell them in polished stainless. They may be affordable enough, and will save some time and possible headaches. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

09-02-2008, 07:17 AM	#5
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Steering linkage with chopped cross member? Yea thats not a bad price for polished stainless __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

09-02-2008, 08:31 AM	#6
ca180 tryin to get laid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OK Posts: 198	Re: Steering linkage with chopped cross member? Yeah, not a bad price at all. The only reason I brought it up was simply to bring another possible option. I'm not sure that they would even be worth the time. Just thought if they were close to bolt in then someone would be ahead.

09-04-2008, 09:20 PM	#7
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Steering linkage with chopped cross member? Yea not bad thought at all, if you can take the u joint out of it and maybe powder coat/paint or something that would be cool. But the only ones i have replaced was on semis, i guess an auto would be the same concept __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62



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