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Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
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Gunnibronco
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Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
I have my 4x4x2 box installed & my upper column. I was going to make a collapsible steering shaft from the 79 Bronco shaft, but I've decided I should just buy one premade.
What is the best route for getting one. I saw WH makes them to order. Any other suggestions?
_________________ "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." – Claire Wolfe 74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, TGW HP1060 and HP1014 axles, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, York OBA, 4x4x2, custom dash & gauges 72 U15- Explorer Sport-Candyapple Red (1 of 141)
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Sun Apr 02, 2017 5:25 pm |
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plumbdoctor
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Re: Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
Mine is from WH, so that's my vote..
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Sun Apr 02, 2017 7:05 pm |
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Rox Crusher
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Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:36 pm Posts: 3980 Location: Roxborough Park, Colorado
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Re: Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
I got mine from WH and they are quality.
_________________ 1977 Sport, 351w OBDII EFI motor, 4R70W auto, 4:88 gears, ARB lockers, 3.5" suspension, 33" tires.
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Sun Apr 02, 2017 7:45 pm |
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Justin
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Re: Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
Stock 76 upper with a lower made from a solid d shaft on mine. Ended up being about 2/3 the cost of the WH unit.
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Sun Apr 02, 2017 8:59 pm |
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pgilbeau
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Re: Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
Mine is from Wild Horses, I think they are actually made by Flaming River.
_________________ 1969 Bronco: Full widths, 3 linked front end, 37's, hydro-boost, 4x4x2 box, ZF5, Atlas t-case, and fuel injected 302
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Sun Apr 02, 2017 9:07 pm |
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Gunnibronco
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Re: Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
Thanks. Found Toms has them too, but I'm leaning towards WH. Looks a little nicer than Toms.
_________________ "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." – Claire Wolfe 74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, TGW HP1060 and HP1014 axles, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, York OBA, 4x4x2, custom dash & gauges 72 U15- Explorer Sport-Candyapple Red (1 of 141)
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Sun Apr 02, 2017 11:14 pm |
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cravenbronco
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Re: Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
WH is my vote
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Mon Apr 03, 2017 10:24 am |
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airbur
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Re: Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
Also got mine from WH.....no issues since install and it's a beefy unit.
_________________ Sold: 1970 w/427W Injected Stroker
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Mon Apr 03, 2017 1:44 pm |
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ZOSO
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Re: Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
I went tom's on mine since I have tom's box.
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Mon Apr 03, 2017 1:58 pm |
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Rox Crusher
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Re: Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
_________________ 1977 Sport, 351w OBDII EFI motor, 4R70W auto, 4:88 gears, ARB lockers, 3.5" suspension, 33" tires.
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Thu Apr 06, 2017 6:34 pm |
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Gunnibronco
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Re: Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
I don't think so. I'm pretty sure the 4x4x2 box has a different size input than the stock box. I'm going to double check now.
_________________ "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." – Claire Wolfe 74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, TGW HP1060 and HP1014 axles, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, York OBA, 4x4x2, custom dash & gauges 72 U15- Explorer Sport-Candyapple Red (1 of 141)
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Thu Apr 06, 2017 6:53 pm |
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Kinder
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Re: Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
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Thu Apr 06, 2017 7:06 pm |
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Gunnibronco
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Re: Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
3/4" x 36 spline vs 13/16" x 36 spline for the stock stuff.
_________________ "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." – Claire Wolfe 74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, TGW HP1060 and HP1014 axles, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, York OBA, 4x4x2, custom dash & gauges 72 U15- Explorer Sport-Candyapple Red (1 of 141)
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Thu Apr 06, 2017 7:07 pm |
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Eck
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Re: Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
I was looking at that one too. I have a stock box but a 73-75 column so Viperwolf said that lower would not work.
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_________________ 69 Wagon, 351W, Explorer EFI & Serpentine, ZF5, 35" tires, 3.5 SL, 2 BL, WARN 8274
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Thu Apr 06, 2017 7:10 pm |
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Gunnibronco
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Re: Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
I *think* I figured a cheapo way out of this. I have a 3/4"x36 (x2) ujoint I was given years ago. This will fit the 4x4x2 box and the lower part of the 79 Bronco collapsible shaft. The upper part of the lower shaft is probably 3/4"DD. I need to double check the 3/4"DD measurements against Borgeson's info, my battery died in my calipers. If it is 3/4"DD, I can add a universal 1"DD above it, and a 1"DD x 3/4"x36 ujoint to attach at my upper steering shaft. Pics to come, if this works. It will save me about $100, since I already have the lower ujoint. Summit has slightly better prices than Borgeson direct. If you buy 2 ujoints & the 1"DD shaft, you are almost the same price as buying Toms or WH, so no reason to do this. http://www.borgeson.com/xcart/product.p ... =19&page=1http://www.borgeson.com/xcart/product.p ... =67&page=13/4"DD & 1"DD measurments are on the bottom of page 4 here: http://www.borgeson.com/Images/100th_Catalog.pdf
_________________ "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." – Claire Wolfe 74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, TGW HP1060 and HP1014 axles, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, York OBA, 4x4x2, custom dash & gauges 72 U15- Explorer Sport-Candyapple Red (1 of 141)
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Thu Apr 06, 2017 10:22 pm |
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Viperwolf1
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Re: Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
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Thu Apr 06, 2017 10:59 pm |
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Gunnibronco
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Re: Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
FYI. My upper is 3/4" 36 spline. It was a Tom's P/S conversion kit from 15+ years ago. Not sure if that was a stock configuration, or something Toms was having made. I can't even remember if the upper was part of the kit.
The catalog link I posted above has all their u-joints listed, you can find about any combo, like Viper said.
_________________ "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." – Claire Wolfe 74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, TGW HP1060 and HP1014 axles, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, York OBA, 4x4x2, custom dash & gauges 72 U15- Explorer Sport-Candyapple Red (1 of 141)
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Thu Apr 06, 2017 11:02 pm |
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Viperwolf1
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Re: Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
It may be 36.
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Thu Apr 06, 2017 11:07 pm |
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Eck
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Re: Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
_________________ 69 Wagon, 351W, Explorer EFI & Serpentine, ZF5, 35" tires, 3.5 SL, 2 BL, WARN 8274
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Thu Apr 06, 2017 11:19 pm |
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Viperwolf1
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Re: Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
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Thu Apr 06, 2017 11:25 pm |
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Gunnibronco
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Re: Best supplier of collapsible steering shaft
My plan worked out. Only used 8.25" of the 1"DD tubing. This could be an affordable option if you have the 78/79 steering shaft & the lower joint is good. I removed the original because I had the new one, but if the old one was ok, you'll just need the 1"DD tube & upper joint. Even used the 78/79 boot between the two halves of the collapsible shaft. Will get it painted & installed soon. Need to paint the 4x4x2 box, and a few other odds & ends.
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_________________ "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." – Claire Wolfe 74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, TGW HP1060 and HP1014 axles, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, York OBA, 4x4x2, custom dash & gauges 72 U15- Explorer Sport-Candyapple Red (1 of 141)
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