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I need help! the steer shaft is gone... I think
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This isn't a drive shaft.
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That was a lot of help....
Correct that is not your drive shaft. That is your steering shaft, rag joint and steering gear box.
Now what is the problem? Your gonna need to provide more input than just a pic.....
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What did you expect me to say..lol
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If you think that is a driveshaft take it to a mechanic.....better?
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I knew I was wrong, and I take the advice with the sarcasm too.
It wont turn, the joint plate is broken and the ring around it... I was backing up of a parking space and when I tried to turn left to take off, I heard the snap and now is sitting there... on the curb... while I do the research and get what I need to fix it, and get back to work.
thanks.
It wont turn, the joint plate is broken and the ring around it... I was backing up of a parking space and when I tried to turn left to take off, I heard the snap and now is sitting there... on the curb... while I do the research and get what I need to fix it, and get back to work.
thanks.
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Hey Retro, mine is a 73 would it make a difference?
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Argh, unfortunately you'd also have to change the steering column if it hasn't been done. 
You can get replacement rag joints at most auto parts store. But they just go bad again in a short time.
You can get replacement rag joints at most auto parts store. But they just go bad again in a short time.
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I did see that Wrench-A-Part got in some 1978-83 trucks if you want to go ahead and do the mod. If you need help, I am available most of the weekend, Pflugerville isn't that far from me.
I also have a couple of already modded shafts.
I also have a couple of already modded shafts.
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I need this thing going, not sitting there, I think I'm going to get the rag joints and replace those and get it going...
what else you think I should get?
what else you think I should get?
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I think you're okay with a replacement rag joint. It should come with the brackets that bolt to the shaft and splined part. But it appears to be about $50. It's a steering coupler when you go to the parts store.
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I could really use the help, I like to do as much repairs as I can, I have a friend that has a 16 year old boy that wants to learn to so he wants to come help and learn... would sell me one of those shafts?
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You bet. I have dr's appts today and tomorrow. You would just need to update the steering column ($45 at Wrench A Part - might be $34 if I go and Angie is the cashier!) and I'll just give you one of the modded shafts, I have so little in it and would like to help a squarebody owner.
