Steering column - should I be worried?

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RD73Scamp

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Need some advice ….do I need to replace this or not worry about it ?

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for $20 and about 30 minutes,replace it or swap it out for a U joint style. Almost guarned to be super worn inside with the broken seal. How much slop is in it when you turn the wheel?
 
Thanks !! I am sure lots of slop!!! I have not driven the car yet.

Putting headers in now and noticed it.
 
Get the rebuild kit for it, remove it and rebuild it. Simple job.
 
I ended up retrofitting one of these for a D100 to fit my 73 Duster so I never have to mess with the rebuild kits again. 83$ on Amazon.

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A 5.2 or 5.6 Magnum Starter makes headers easier amd is way cheaper than a "mini" from most brands. Even the v6 magnum is the same as a mini.
 
Deltatech said:
for $20 and about 30 minutes,replace it or swap it out for a U joint style. Almost guarned to be super worn inside with the broken seal. How much slop is in it when you turn the wheel?
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What I joint style would you recommend?
 
RD73Scamp said:
What I joint style would you recommend?
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POWERWORKS Replaces# 000940 Steering Shaft Assembly for 1979-1993 Dodge D150 W150 D250 W250 D350 W350 Pickup Truck https://a.co/d/bTcCZhG
This one is what I used and it slid right in and I didn't have to trim or fit anything, mine just bolted up.
There are better and worse quality for more or less money, I chose the middle priced.
 
I do notice that the shaft on my 73 Duster is longer than the one you pictured on your car, that Amazon link may not fit your car.
 
Deltatech said:
Just in case you decide to rebuild.
Dorman 425-253 Steering Shaft Repair Kit Compatible with Select Dodge Models https://a.co/d/gD3ryKn
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Thanks - I picked up the rebuild kit. Do I need to pull the steering column or at least remove the bolts on the firewall to remove/rebuild this? Or can I do this without that? If I just remove the big roll pin - will the whole unit shift enough so I can remove it without loosening/pulling the steering column?
 
I've never pulled the roll pin, I always remove the column. It's easy.
A word of caution- there are 2 PLASTIC crush washers where the column botls to the underdash, don't break em.
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