Don't forget to mock up the steering linkage with cheap wooden dowels. It's
easier than making multiple cuts in a $60 hardened steel splined rod, or
cutting it too short and needing to buy a replacement.
Dave '57 3100
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I bought u-joints that matched the splines on the new steering gear box at
one end, and the diameter of the steering column inner rod for the other.
Opposite ends of each u-joint were 3/4 inch diameter and I used a piece of
3/4 inch aluminum round stock to connect the u-joints. To finish the
install, I drilled holes through both ends of each u-joint and put either
1/4 or 5/16 inch bolts through the u-joints and rods (didn't do this at new
steering gear box end with the splines). I didn't trust using an allen
screw and jam nut (provided with the u-joints) because I thought with time
they may loosen up with time.
Hope this helps, if you need more details write me back and I'll try to
help. Good Luck!
Carl Ham
'56 Chevy TF Stepside
Pontiac, IL
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