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cv65 · 03-11-2015, 02:46 PM

getting ready to do a power steering set up on 65 c10,Ive seen rag joint on most but also universal on some ,any thoughts on this?

chevy_mike · 03-11-2015, 03:06 PM

Depends on your steering column hook up. If reusing a factory setup, you're likely going to use a rag joint. If aftermarket column that is spline, you'll use a u-joint setup. Either works. Rag joint take a little of the vibration out of the steering wheel but has a slightly softer feel versus a u-joint setup which is very direct.

doobiebro · 03-11-2015, 03:43 PM

What chevy_mike says.. Will need to know how many splines are on your gear box you will have to match it up on the rag joint. Usually the universal joint depending on whats on the end of the steering column splined or OD end will fit the collapsable steering shaft. It was alot simpler and cheaper to but the whole kit from CPP. Here is a pic...

markeb01 · 03-11-2015, 04:24 PM

Mine looks like the picture above. The rag joint and shaft is a $5.00 assembly from a 78-80 Monte Carlo. I cut off the factory u-joint at the top and installed a polished stainless Borgeson joint when I swapped to a chrome Ididit column:

forestb · 03-11-2015, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by doobiebro

What chevy_mike says.. Will need to know how many splines are on your gear box you will have to match it up on the rag joint. Usually the universal joint depending on whats on the end of the steering column splined or OD end will fit the collapsable steering shaft. It was alot simpler and cheaper to but the whole kit from CPP. Here is a pic...

when you used that collapsible steering shaft did you install it so that the shaft can still collapse or did you stabilize it in some way?

dodgiesdad · 03-11-2015, 09:11 PM

I am hoping for the best of both worlds. On my build I used a vibration reducing u-joint by Borgeson along with a collapsible shaft and a regular u-joint on the other end. Now if I just had the paint finished and I could drive it...

doobiebro · 03-12-2015, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by forestb

when you used that collapsible steering shaft did you install it so that the shaft can still collapse or did you stabilize it in some way?

Installed it so it can collapse. shaft goes in far and still has adjustment. It also makes it more easier to install...here is another pic..

03-11-2015, 02:46 PM	#1
cv65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: usa Posts: 335	rag or universal joint getting ready to do a power steering set up on 65 c10,Ive seen rag joint on most but also universal on some ,any thoughts on this?

03-11-2015, 03:06 PM	#2
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: rag or universal joint Depends on your steering column hook up. If reusing a factory setup, you're likely going to use a rag joint. If aftermarket column that is spline, you'll use a u-joint setup. Either works. Rag joint take a little of the vibration out of the steering wheel but has a slightly softer feel versus a u-joint setup which is very direct. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

03-11-2015, 03:43 PM	#3
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: rag or universal joint What chevy_mike says.. Will need to know how many splines are on your gear box you will have to match it up on the rag joint. Usually the universal joint depending on whats on the end of the steering column splined or OD end will fit the collapsable steering shaft. It was alot simpler and cheaper to but the whole kit from CPP. Here is a pic... Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

03-11-2015, 04:24 PM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: rag or universal joint Mine looks like the picture above. The rag joint and shaft is a $5.00 assembly from a 78-80 Monte Carlo. I cut off the factory u-joint at the top and installed a polished stainless Borgeson joint when I swapped to a chrome Ididit column: __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

03-11-2015, 09:11 PM	#6
dodgiesdad Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Indiana, PA Posts: 220	Re: rag or universal joint I am hoping for the best of both worlds. On my build I used a vibration reducing u-joint by Borgeson along with a collapsible shaft and a regular u-joint on the other end. Now if I just had the paint finished and I could drive it...



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