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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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The "coupler" if thats what you call it, is completely worn and beyond repair, i tried a repair kit but the actual coupler housing is to badly worn.
I have contacted the Chysler dealership and other auto parts suppliers up here in Canada but no one has anything.
Can anyone suggest where i can get a new one?
Here is a picture of the part i am referring to.
Thanks. Brad
 
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 11:06 PM
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are you sure it is the coupler and not the steering box needing to be adjusted? rock auto has a steering shaft slip joint listed for a 81-87 w250 but none for the newer ones but they have the same steering shaft rebuild kit list for 81-93. i don't really know what the difference is.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 07:10 AM
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Eliminate that problem forever with a Borgeson replacement shaft with u-joint. (PN 000940) Many people on this site including me have done this and are very happy we did. This is the cheapest I have found. Be sure to get a discount code as the code changes every month but it will save you money.

http://www.xtremediesel.com/borgeson...aft000940.aspx
 

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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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DIESEL10 is the discount code SEAL is talking about. it bring the price down to $170. after shipping and handling the it is just under $200. i don't know if there is anywhere else to get them cheaper.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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Here is the housing. I think the Dorman number is 425-252-007.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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rock auto has that exact part for the 79-87 dodge trucks. DORMAN Part # 425252 . for some reason it is not listed for 88-93
 
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 01:04 AM
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Do the Borgeson fix. It's a way better design.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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Thanks everyone for the replies, I am going to order the Borgeson unit. From all indications it is the best solution.
Thanks!
 
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