U-joint vs pot coupler
The plastic pins in the collapsible column have probably already sheared. I'd make a witness mark on the steering shaft and see if the inner portion of the shaft is plunging. If your car has that, I'm not sure when Chrysler started that.
So then you can wear out the actual steering shaft if you ditch the pot.
I did put a grease fitting on my coupler (at the bottom of the pot) so I could pump the dirt n' grit out. I get that it's tight with headers an all, but this is one of those things that I highly doubt Chrysler would've spent the money re-engineering the wheel if they didn't have to.
Hmmm , interesting point!
Ok , Ive got the pot replaced with a coupler. As soon as I can, I'm going to remove the coupler and the connecting shafts. Then, I'm going to check where the setscrews tighten into the recesses in the shafts. If there is the kind of movement you are suggesting, I should see witness marks where the setscrew is moving up and down the shaft. Also I'll check the bearing for damage or excessive wear,. If I find evidence of that , I'm removing the works and doing the mods shown by 72bluNblu.
Great comments and suggestions guys!
The plastic pins in the collapsible column have probably already sheared. I'd make a witness mark on the steering shaft and see if the inner portion of the shaft is plunging. If your car has that, I'm not sure when Chrysler started that.
So then you can wear out the actual steering shaft if you ditch the pot.
I did put a grease fitting on my coupler (at the bottom of the pot) so I could pump the dirt n' grit out. I get that it's tight with headers an all, but this is one of those things that I highly doubt Chrysler would've spent the money re-engineering the wheel if they didn't have to.
