mrose
Active Member
I have around 1-2 inches of free play in my steering wheel. It seems to be coming from the coupler like device that is on the shaft around 3 inches up from the steering box. Can this be replaced or rebuilt?
Thanks j061093409. I wasn't sure if I was gonna have to shop for a new one. I tend to have that kinda luck. Murphys law always applies to me and anything I work on....
With 40 year old bushings and recirculating ball steering mechanisms, I can believe it.(no usable advice, but still)
have you ever noticed in movies when people drive a car?
the car is going straight but they are constantly moving the steering wheel left to right?
yeah, they're driving a 40+ year old mopar
If you spend more than a couple of seconds thinking about the Chrysler coupling, You might get a revelation.
The factory steering coupler that Ma Mopar used is garbage I would change it over to a U joint style, this is the one my buddy put in his 68 dart, he got it from Speedyway Motors , and loves it. It is the correct spline for Chrysler too. I know some people will bash it and say its not collapsible, but it's far safer in my opinion , here is the Part # 91032273 I am ordering one for my car right now, now that you reminded me with this post!
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Jeff
I have around 1-2 inches of free play in my steering wheel. It seems to be coming from the coupler like device that is on the shaft around 3 inches up from the steering box. Can this be replaced or rebuilt?
The u-joint is just as collapsible as he pot coupling. Which is to say it isn't. The collapsability in the later columns came from the fact that the lower section slides into the upper section as you found out. Also the special square plastic washers holding the column to the dash allow it to break away.
Yes, you need to cut the "T" pin section off the lower column rod. Also, if you go with the u-joint it should be secured onto the lower column section with a couple beefy tack welds when you get it where you want it.