03-17-2009, 10:02 PM | #1 |
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steering u-joints
i have a 1950 chevy truck,mustang 2 front end,gm column,what steering u-joints and shaft will work with this combination???
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a 3/4 36 3/4 d/d and if you have a manual rack it will be a 9/16 26 3/4 d/d.For your column it will be a 1 d/d 3/4 d/d or it can also be a 1 48 3/4 d/d.If you need to run a mid u-joint to clear headers you will run a 3/4 d/d 3/4 and a 3/4 hime and you wil need to have a 3/4 d/d shaft. For the last thing we have all in stock and can ship out same day and have great prices to members call us at (805)485-0382 Scotts Hotrods justin www.scottshotrods.com |
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[QUOTE=Scottshotrods;3203729]on your mustang 2 ifs if you have a power rack it will be
a 3/4 36 3/4 d/d and if you have a manual rack it will be a 9/16 26 3/4 d/d.For your column it will be a 1 d/d 3/4 d/d or it can also be a 1 48 3/4 d/d.If you need to run a mid u-joint to clear headers you will run a 3/4 d/d 3/4 and a 3/4 hime and you will need to have a 3/4 d/d shaft. For the last thing we have all in stock and can ship out same day and have great prices to members call us at (805)485-0382 Scotts Hotrods justin www.scottshotrods.com |
03-18-2009, 12:24 AM | #4 |
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80-00 Astro van intermediate shaft is 36 3/4 x dd on box and dd x dd on column end. You can use a mid 70's truck intermediate to span in between or a dd coupler and dd shaft.
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if you stiil need help call ididit. they are real nice and could walk you thru your setup.
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Re: steering u-joints
Before you start buying a bunch of parts that you may not need, try this.
3/4" wooden dow rod or 3/4" diameter PVC plastic to simulate the steering shaft and good old duct tape. Make sure that the simulated "u-joints" are phased. This link should help you see what's going on. http://www.progressiveautomotive.com/online009.htm Use the duct tape to simulate the u-joints and the 3/4" for shafting. Make sure that you have your headers/manifold bolted on, so you know what you're working around. On Borgeson u-joints, Borgeson states that the u-joint can't run over 30 degrees from straight, on their single u-joints. Cut a template that is a triangle with 150 degree angle ( _/ , you get the idea). You can use this as a u-joint angle gauge. If the angle is sharper , then you need to add in another u-joint to relax it. Ever Mustang based kit is different from one manufacturer to another. Some mount the rack & pinion straight to the cross member. This puts the output shaft at roughly a 45 degree angle from horizontal. We have "rack mounts" and roll the rack output shaft to roughly 20 degrees from horizontal. My 48 with a SBC, Sanderson block hugger headers and 3rd Gen Camaro column, I have one u-joint off of the rack, one behind the header and a adapter at the column. Keep in mind that your motor could be in a different place than mine and the same with the column and front end. When using only 2 "flexible" parts when the column if mounted at the floor, you don't need a support bearing. If you have more "flexible" parts than you need to add support bearings. Mustang II Manual rack = 9/16" x 26 spline 1974-97 Ford power rack = 3/4" x 36 spline GM columns = 1" DD or 1" x 48 spline. ididit columns = 1" DD or 1" x 48 spline. I do prefer the DD shafting. With this there is no way to put it together and get the u-joint out of phase. P.S., we also sell Borgeson parts, but I'll only mention it one. |
03-18-2009, 08:35 PM | #7 |
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Re: steering u-joints
thanks for all the help !! i will be posting some pics of what i"ve come up with ,my headers came in today they are hooker super comp shorties they fit great too.
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