You have to install the steering box end first. Put the splines in and put the bolt in. There is just enough "wiggle room" to get the 4 bolts on that bolt it to the end of the steering column. If you take it apart, you'll see what I mean.

The slip yoke has no splines. It had a keyway (who knows what the original application is for) but other than that it is a smooth bore.

 

I haven't noticed anything but improvement. The u joint doesn't spin fast enough to make any difference when compared to the original CV style joint.

 

When I was at Wyotech I learned this trick from one of my instructors, who used to be a Dodge mechanic. I went to the dealership and ordered the internal parts as well as the outer cast piece (Mine turned out to be good, so I have an extra...) and picked up a few Zerk fittings from the parts store, drilled and tapped the other piece and threaded in the Zerk fitting, and I give it 2 pumps of grease every time I change the oil. He told me he was replacing the shaft in his ramcharger about every 6 months, and after he did this, it lasted 10 years until he sold the truck.

 

Isn't the reason for the slip yoke also for Crash protection.. WIthout the slop yoke the steering wheel will come staright back at you.. causing injury and possibly pinning you in the truck.. Does this truck have air bags?? it will also be that much closer to you as it goes off...

Workmanship looks great though...

Gerry

 

Dang 3rd genners getting in our forum again!!!

no airbags, thankfully, and the steering column itself will breakdown in the event of front collision