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Originally Posted by Evolvo

I noticed that you already have a Unisteer rack. Go to their web site and check out U-joints. They are pricey but I like the "pinch bolt" style for securing to the shaft. Much cleaner looking IMO. They make any combo of spline and DD you might need.
They weren't making these when I bought my rack from them so I have the bulky Borgerson style. I will replace these after I win the Mega Millions tonight!!

maybe I am missing something, but I only see DD u joints on Unisteers website

Jack- I hadn't ever heard of not using an odd number of joints. Anyone have any insite?


Thanks

Originally Posted by 35fordcoupe

maybe I am missing something, but I only see DD u joints on Unisteers website

Jack- I hadn't ever heard of not using an odd number of joints. Anyone have any insite?


Thanks

I always use 2 U-joints if I can just to eliminate the support bearing but most often 3 are needed. I can't imagine what problem could occur with 3 joints. I always time the joints but I'm not sure that that even makes a difference. I can't imagine that there could be an inherent problem with the unisteer. I would really be interested in that article. I've never used one of the unisteer setups but I've often wondered about how much bump steer there is. You would have to run a different panard bar than you would with a conventional vega setup.

Originally Posted by Evolvo

35fordcoupe,

OK, you are missing something!! I just went back and checked unisteer website.

U-joint item# 8050240, is a 3/4-36 (ford) x 3/4 DD.
Translation: accepts 3/4" diameter shaft with 36 spline count on one end, 3/4" DD shaft on the other.

U-joint item # 8050230, is a 9/16-26 x 3/4 DD
Translation: accepts 9/16" diameter shaft with 26 spline count on one end, 3/4" DD shaft on the other.

I will admit they don't make this very clear on the page.

Regards,
Alan

but if I wanted to use splined shafts all the way through I couldn't with those because they are DD on one side

Originally Posted by Evolvo

35fordcoupe

U-Joint 3/4"-36 (Ford) x 3/4"-36 (Ford)
Code: 8050410
Price: $76.95

Found this on Pg 2 of U-joints. they have others,too!

Alan

ooo there's a page 2! Thanks!

Originally Posted by Evolvo

There's a page 3, also. But you found that, right!

Alan

yes I did...thank you for the help!

When you make the shafts just use wood dowels for the setup. I used 3/4 in dowels for all the shafts. I can actually turn the wheels with them on the ground. I used a splined output on the rack and double D for the rest. Yes you can do the 'clocking' to get the steering wheel position close. Actually you can use one u-joint on each end and be ok. One end of each joint is fixed to a steering box or the column. If you use an intermediate shaft you need the support bearing. Make sure you drill a good spot for the set screw and lock it down. I paint marked each set screw as I tightened them so I wouldn't miss any.