S_Mazza
Registered User
Ok, junkyard hunters. I have a question for you. The stock steering shaft is no longer available from Ford. I mean the "double-D" shaft that goes from a U-joint under the dash to the vibration reducer (rag joint) in the engine bay, and then to the rack. My shaft is worn out and had enough play between the inner and outer parts of the double-D shaft that it "Clunk"s on any bumpy road. I can hear and feel the clunk in the steering wheel. I know the clunk is not from any other source, as I can replicate it by pushing up or down on the shaft, and I feel the same thing. The U-joints in the shaft feel fine, but they should probably get replaced at some point.
Now, my question is: Does anyone know if there is a newer vehicle with a compatible shaft? The requirements are as follows: Upper U-joint: 3/4"-36 female on one end, 3/4"-D female on the other end. Shaft: "Double-D" (3/4" male inner. 1" ? female outer). Length - unknown (18"-21" fully extended, maybe?). Vibration reducer / rag joint: 3/4"-D male on one end, 3/4"-36 female on the other.
There has got to be a car out there that uses at least some compatible parts. Maybe we can mix and match to find a good solution! I want to figure this out, but I have virtually no access to you-pull-its where I live. Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Now, my question is: Does anyone know if there is a newer vehicle with a compatible shaft? The requirements are as follows: Upper U-joint: 3/4"-36 female on one end, 3/4"-D female on the other end. Shaft: "Double-D" (3/4" male inner. 1" ? female outer). Length - unknown (18"-21" fully extended, maybe?). Vibration reducer / rag joint: 3/4"-D male on one end, 3/4"-36 female on the other.
There has got to be a car out there that uses at least some compatible parts. Maybe we can mix and match to find a good solution! I want to figure this out, but I have virtually no access to you-pull-its where I live. Any help will be greatly appreciated!
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