Grog Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 If anyone has information pertaining to replacing the steering shaft u-joints on 72-78 Z cars I would appreciate it. If someone has u-joint part numbers as well, I would be grateful if they are passed on. Thanks. Grog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scca Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 if the stock joint is worn you usually buy another shaft used. i replace the joint with heims but only when doing a V8 swap. any race shop can sell you a roller heim joint they are about $55 ea there are cheaper ones too - i have some in stock(the better ones) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted August 22, 2002 Author Share Posted August 22, 2002 There has to be a supplier for steering shaft u-joints. I don't follow your reference to heim ends in regards to the steering shaft unless you are conferring to a drag link type set-up. I would like to think that I am not the only one that questions the reliability of a 25+ year old u-joint. Anyway, thanks scca for the feedback. I do appreciate it. If anyone else has information, please chime in. I am a safety freak when it comes to my vehicles and the ability to safely steer a V-8Z is paramount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted August 22, 2002 Share Posted August 22, 2002 Grog, Try McMasterCarr.com Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted August 24, 2002 Share Posted August 24, 2002 MSA carries used steering shafts. I replaced mine probably 12+ years ago and even then you could not buy a new one. Maybe someone has more current info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scca Posted August 25, 2002 Share Posted August 25, 2002 the problem is the bottom shaft goes from ujoint to the splines so no one will make a specific datsun shaft replacement i would think you can custom make a shaft like mine for about $75 in materials plus the time to do it i have pics of the shaft in teh 5L install page on the web, you wont need a heim as well but you will need the universal joint beside the heim placed lower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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