[BC]

I pulled out my steering gear box to fix the leaking and was wondering if I should change the rag joint? Iy looks to be in pretty good shape, no idea if it is original or not, but looks pretty good. What are some signs that the joint needs to be replaced, and how do I go about changing it if it needs it?

Thanks,
Bill C.
Happy New YEar!



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Bill C.
'71 SS (now with 467BBC)
'70 Nova 350/700r4
ACES #2780
Colo Spgs, CO

 

[wes migletz]

I don't know what to tell you to look for, but I had a bad experience with one that looked slightly worn, but serviceable (to my untrained eyes)... it was on my 1969 Blazer with slightly oversized tires. Left front tire blew-out and the rag joint broke. I went through a median into oncoming traffic. It wasn't pretty. If you have any doubt, I'd change it.

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Wes
'65 Chevelle Conv
'63 Nova SS Conv
'62 Nova Conv

 

[4MyChevelles]

what i would do if its out of the car just bend it if it shows the slightest crack,,,replace it

 

[big gear head]

I wrecked my '67 SS396 Chevelle because the rag joint broke. I ran it off in a ditch about 6 feet deep backwards and screwed up the left rear quarter. Could have been a lot worse.

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'69 RS/SS396 Pro Street
427 4 speed 9"
Byars Performance
High Performance Drivetrain Parts & Service
www.lubedealer.com/biggearhead