sloppy 4x4 steering, need joint solutions

fomocoguy · Post by **fomocoguy** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:23 am

So, on the 4x4 the steering is a little loose, and I tracked the problem down to the joint where the steering shaft meets the gear box (right at the front of the box). It's worn and has a lot of play in it, and won't pass inspection that way. Do any of you know what the technical name for that joint is, and if they are still available? Thanks!

flyboy2610 · Post by **flyboy2610** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:32 am

It's a steering coupler, or rag joint.
You can get them from a parts store, or you can get one from NPD.

fomocoguy · Post by **fomocoguy** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:41 am

I was thinking that a rag joint was the type with the rubbe disc inbetween to parts of the steering shaft. This one has the shaft going into it at one end, but i guess they call it the same thing...

flyboy2610 · Post by **flyboy2610** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:26 pm

Oops. Didn't catch the 4x4 part.
As Emily Littela would say "Ooooooooooooo..........never mind."

fomocoguy · Post by **fomocoguy** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:43 pm

flyboy2610 wrote:Oops. Didn't catch the 4x4 part.
As Emily Littela would say "Ooooooooooooo..........never mind."

Here's a pic of the joint. Does anybody know where I can get one, or of something else I can upgrade to?

Wes · Post by **Wes** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:29 am

If you take it a part you find the shaft has a cross pin. The Pin holds to square bits of steel that slide in the channel of the cup half attached the steering box.
Inspect it you may get lucky and need only grease. If not you might be able to make something work for your Vehicle inspection.
Not sure if I kept ours will try to look around for it.

heep70 · Post by **heep70** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:16 am

I solved it by making one of these from two intermediate shafts and a newer slipshaft.

The u-joints aren't available any longer for the stock shaft, but I found u-joint used for a PTO application that works. I think it was a Precision 830. I can check that number if needed.

fomocoguy · Post by **fomocoguy** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:41 pm

Thanks guys! Is a slip joint needed in the steering, or could I just get one of these universal steering joints I found on ebay and use it?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOROSO-S ... enameZWDVW

Wes · Post by **Wes** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:12 am

You could use that Moroso joint, it should fit the steering box ok. You will have to figure out a way to attach it to the steering shaft thou.

heep70 · Post by **heep70** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:00 am

fomocoguy wrote:Thanks guys! Is a slip joint needed in the steering, or could I just get one of these universal steering joints I found on ebay and use it?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOROSO-S ... enameZWDVW

It is good to have some sort of forgiveness in the intermediate shaft. I got mine slip from a newer F250 ou of a junkyard. I think it cost me $10.

fomocoguy · Post by **fomocoguy** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:22 pm

I'm going to make an early morning run to the junk yard tomorrow. I know they have a 4x4 there, so hopefully it's got a better joint than mine. Either way I can scout for some others I may be able to use...

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