I was not going to post again. But since you took the time you are correct and the response to u-joints and steering shafts of what was mentioned and the concerns is not an apples to apples comparison!..the steering shaft has such minimal movement. Along with other on this site I have been turning wrenches for 20 years but I don't think that's relevant to the topic. This is just straight forward simple engineering.
steering coupler replacement (how to)
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I was not going to post again. But since you took the time you are correct and the response to u-joints and steering shafts of what was mentioned and the concerns is not an apples to apples comparison!..the steering shaft has such minimal movement. Along with other on this site I have been turning wrenches for 20 years but I don't think that's relevant to the topic. This is just straight forward simple engineering.
Woods74
Broke Senior
On that Bryke site I found the straight steering coupler for $13 plus shipping 3/4 36 spline, 3/4 smooth. I know what's gonna find its way on to my ride! 
http://www.bryke.com/310-240/Steering+Coupler.html
http://www.bryke.com/310-240/Steering+Coupler.html
the adapter has a hole that you drill through..pretty simple..
I have done two of them with the flaming river adapter....
pyrojim
Well-Known Member
Thanks Cuda.
Was a piece of cake. Just wish I would have realized that the header was in the way earlier on.
Thanks again.
On that Bryke site I found the straight steering coupler for $13 plus shipping 3/4 36 spline, 3/4 smooth. I know what's gonna find its way on to my ride!
http://www.bryke.com/310-240/Steering+Coupler.html
if you have not done so already measure measure measure...as others have found out, be sure your 36 spline side is 3/4 and not 5/8.
just a heads up.
solracmopar
Well-Known Member
If you go with the flaming river piece it has a pre-drilled hole on one side of the coupler which makes perfect for a pilot hole. Go to your local hardware store and get a Cobalt 5/16" hardened drill bit, should run about $6. I was like you thinking it would be hard to drill thru the shaft but it literally took me 5 minutes with 0 difficulty level.
solracmopar
Well-Known Member
I originally thought to use a 5/16 bolt and nut combo to secure to the shaft but then realized Flaming River gives you a 5/16 roll-pin that goes in flush. Looks much cleaner overall.
I thought I'd dig out this old thread instead of starting a new one. My 71 power steering box is 5/8". so from what I can tell Flaming River may be my only option to replace my factory worn out coupler with the u-joint style coupler. They have two separate listings, and I'm not sure which would be best. I'd prefer the cheaper method. I tried to call FR but they were closed for the night, I'll try again tomorrow morning.
Flaming River Steering Couplers FR1506P
This looks like what most guys are using.
Is anyone using this one?
5/8"-36 (Chrysler) X 3/4" Smooth Universal Billet-Joint - FR1757 - 574 - 5365
Since this thread is older, how are your couplers holding up? Any issues?
Flaming River Steering Couplers FR1506P
This looks like what most guys are using.
Is anyone using this one?
5/8"-36 (Chrysler) X 3/4" Smooth Universal Billet-Joint - FR1757 - 574 - 5365
Since this thread is older, how are your couplers holding up? Any issues?
Steve Agrella
Well-Known Member
Be nice to hear some answers, I just purchased one from Summit yesterday.
Anyone know the diameter of the 5/8-36C coupler from flaming River
Anyone know the diameter of the 5/8-36C coupler from flaming River
73SwungOut
Active Member
Hey there MERIDIAN. So I noticed this is about a decades old thread but thought I'd give you a holler and hopefully it reaches you. With this universal u joint set up you installed on your steering shaft did you get more or notice an increase in vibration on your steering wheel?
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