Steering Flex plate coupling

[HB73]

My coupling connecting the upper steering shaft to the lower was pretty torn up so I decided to replace it with a Tom's part. The studs on the new plate are narrower than the old. Will this introduce more play into my steering? Can I take the old studs and put them on the new plate?

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[75MIKE]

I didn't like Tom's either when I got it. Ended up using the Dorman

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IY6RW8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


If anyone wants a hell of deal on Tom's, PM me.

 

[SteveL]

If it dont work for you return it.

 

[HB73]

It worked. The rubber gasket does a good job of keeping everything locked together. Steering is nice and tight now.

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[garberz]

Those rag joints can rip apart under extrem conditions. If you do any serious trail running, consider replacing the rag joint with a Flaming River U joint. Best is to go with a double D collapsible shaft with Flaming River Joints on both ends.

Mark

 

[Rustytruck]

Those studs do nothing in normal operation. Their a back up system if the coupler were to fail the steering would be sloppy but still drive on the extended studs.