Steering shaft spring needed? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

w00dst0ck · 03-06-2015, 09:14 PM

So I'm running a '72 auto shaft in my '65 column. Lengthened the shaft, and replaced the rag joint with a Borgeson u-joint.

Is the spring located between the intermediate shaft and column end needed?

**Palf70Step** · 03-06-2015, 10:43 PM

I think it is there to keep pressure (slight) on the lower column bearing so it don't shift/slide out.

03-06-2015, 09:14 PM	#1
w00dst0ck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 349	Steering shaft spring needed? So I'm running a '72 auto shaft in my '65 column. Lengthened the shaft, and replaced the rag joint with a Borgeson u-joint. Is the spring located between the intermediate shaft and column end needed?

03-06-2015, 10:43 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,271	Re: Steering shaft spring needed? I think it is there to keep pressure (slight) on the lower column bearing so it don't shift/slide out. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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