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Steering shaft

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Kingaircj, Dec 1, 2011.

  1. Kingaircj

    Kingaircj Member

    Howdy guys, well I finally got back to work on my cj5. I installed an xj (gm) steering column in my 73 cj5. The new column has a double D end. My steering box is the stock style box. I need to order a steering shaft to fit the new column.

    Would a yj shaft be the correct one to order?

    Thanks guys
     
    Kingaircj, Dec 1, 2011
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  2. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    Not sure of the configuration of a YJ shaft.
    I'd look at Borgeson and Flaming River shafts.

    In the '71 I ran a '78 CJ tilt column, a rebuilt CJ PS box, and used a Borgeson shaft with appropriate ends.
     
    lynn, Dec 2, 2011
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  3. Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

    BTDT. If you have the steering shaft from the XJ, you can use the top end. With a Borgenson or Flaming River lower shaft/U-joint.
     
    Vanguard, Dec 2, 2011
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  4. jeepcj

    jeepcj Member

    here an idea that I did.. Some may not like it at all! I used a xj shaft and steering colunm on my 69-5, with the cj box. I used the upper end as usual, but cut off the lower end u-joint. cut off the lower end u-joint on the old (cj) shaft, took the xj shaft and cj lower joint to a welding shop and they welded the cj joint to the xj shaft. I was worried about durability, but the guy told me it was as strong or stronger that original set up. It works perfect and cost 20 bucks to have it done compared to the price of a new joint from flaming rivers or other companys.
     
    jeepcj, Dec 5, 2011
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  5. pathkiller

    pathkiller Member

    You can also buy the joints from Jeg's. They have a huge selection of all sorts of splined, D-joints and about every type you can imagine.
     
    pathkiller, Dec 5, 2011
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  6. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Jegs, Summit, speedway motors all are good resources. Also don't rule out pto shafts and joints from tractor supply and big rig houses. The XJ shaft works with some mods but are known for wear and do not have replaceable joints. I've used them but was never comfortable with not being able to replace the u joints
     
    nickmil, Dec 5, 2011
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  7. 73cj5

    73cj5 Member

    Remember you need to allow for frame flex. When putting together a steering shaft, you need either a slip joint, rubber rag joint or a bell coupling some were in the system.


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    73cj5, Dec 5, 2011
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  8. Kingaircj

    Kingaircj Member

    Somewhere over the about ten years I have had my jeep. The clearance between the shaft and my driver side shock mount has been reduced to 0. My shock mount broke (different problem) so I was going to change to over to f250 towers.

    I was able to find out some more info on the shaft I bought about 5 years ago. I can switch out the head. Thanks for all your input guys.
     
    Kingaircj, Dec 11, 2011
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  9. OleBlue

    OleBlue Sponsor

    If my full shock mount was there, there wouldn't be room for my steering shaft. Someone trimmed my shock mount to clear the factory shaft, and according to my dad, it has been like that since 1979. It got the trim prior to 79 before he bought it and it's still going strong.
     
    OleBlue, Dec 12, 2011
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