1988 Intermediate Shaft
Well, I pulled the trigger today.
Ordered the 2- U-Joint and 18" Shaft kit from Classic Performance Products that they have on Ebay ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/262287912553 ). I measured both ends; both are 3/4-36 splined shafts (well, 9 splines in 90*, so I presume 36, not 30 ... ) and it's about 14" between the two U-joints, so a 18" shaft will fit just fine; it will have to be cut down to the proper length, AAMOF. I'll keep this going to let others know how well it fits and works. I make no guarantee that this will fit any other year model motor transmission combo *grins* but hey, the methods should work for any year that there's not an intermediate shaft available for. RwP |
Hmmm.. I'll have to try this for my 95.
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Ralph, I look forward to updates on this as well! What year is your truck, and also, is it 4WD?
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Heh. Thought I had specified that, I mean, !I! know that *grins*
1988, 2WD, LWB RC, 3 speed auto, tilt column. Any and all of those may alter the exact parts; the methodogy, however, will be the same. RwP |
Yes, I would think the big difference would be the 2wd has rack and pinion steering vs 4wd being recirculating ball. But honestly, I have not looked at how it attaches on my 4wd. If you want any picture to compare, let me know.
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Heh. !I! won't need the compare; the difference would probably be a) the total length and b) the U-joint at the steering box end. And that could be measured by someone who's interested.
RwP |
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Kit made it in today.
I have pictures of one of the U-joints on the Rack Doctor rack I'm also installing; and one of all three pieces on the RD box. Here they are for your enjoyment. RwP |
I was perusing the CPP catalog; turns out they also have a) collapsible shafts; b) couplers with rag joints (to help keep the isolation that the rag joint provides); c) a few other types of couplers.
The Ebay bundle actually saved me about $10 is all; anyone looking may want to check out the rag joints et al for their shaft. Today is off and on rain; we're forecast to get 3 to 5 inches (!!) between today and Sunday, so I won't be out working on the truck, I don't think. RwP |
Status update.
This past week I was so busy with register replacements (they start at 5 AM, can take up to 12 hours to do a full store of up to 4 registers ... YeOUCH!) that I didn't get much if anything done. Today, I measured the new parts, and marked where I wanted them cut off. I also found a shop to cut it, but alas, they were headed out today; so I will get it probably Monday. It should be in by the end of the week. Photos and measurements coming, I promise! RwP |
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Finally got the shaft it; I measured it about 1/2" to 3/4" too LONG.
Well, that's fixable *grins* Stepson will trim with an angle grinder so I can try to fit again tomorrow. But for the visually interested, here's a few pics. Pics of "As Installed" will be up by this weekend, I PROMISE! RwP |
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