U-JOINT at steering box

[JEEPURZ]

Has anyone replaced that cheesy connection between the steering column shaft and the steering gear box with a REAL u-joint? Mine is trashed, great time to upgrade. 1980 CJ5 with manual steering. Thanks.

 

[CJ]

One of the first things I replace on most CJ's. The stock one leaves a lot to be desired.

Borgeson Universal Company :: Jeep 1972-06 :: Jeep Steering Shafts :: 1976-1986 CJ, Manual Steering

 

[IOPort51]

IMHO

for $2.50 I choose to rebuild the original.
It is unique, to my experience, I have never noticed one like it on any other vehicle. They again I never really looked. the original seems to have worked well for a long time with no maintenance at all. In fact, when I did notice mine and took it apart it was and had been full of dirt, no lubrication at all, for a long long time. and it still worked well.

One of the first things I replace on most CJ's. The stock one leaves a lot to be desired.

Borgeson Universal Company :: Jeep 1972-06 :: Jeep Steering Shafts :: 1976-1986 CJ, Manual Steering

 

[73CJ]

I put a Chevy power steering box in years ago with the 'rag' joint. (rubber disc) Pure garbage. I was replacing it every year. Failed on the trail. I went the Flaming River route, shaft and column, and don't look back. Also ARG box. No slop. No Problems. Well worth it.

 

[JEEPURZ]

THANKS people! Good to have some options. I'll keep 'ya posted on which way I go.