U-joint for 1977 Lower Steering shaft ?

[hyghlndr]

I have seen the 73-75 lower steering shaft u-joint replacement. I am looking for a replacement for the 76? 1977 u-joint. Are they available, part number?

Thanks

 

[thegreatjustino]

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[hyghlndr]

Thanks, I am trying to rebuild the stock one if I can find the u-joint

 

[Madgyver]

stock bottom and borgenson replaced rag joint.

 

[hyghlndr]

stock bottom and borgenson replaced rag joint.

Thanks, looking for that lower joint seen in the picture.

 

[Bajabrewer]

https://shop.broncograveyard.com/SteeringShaft-Repair-Kit-Power-1976-77/productinfo/12885/

I realize this is an aftermarket replacement but in the listing there is a manufacture part # 013440 - That may help track down an original or if the U-joint is the same size could you disassemble & use that to rebuild yours?

 

[bronco italiano]

Does the part have a ford number on it?
I have seen them on occasion and not cheap.
Try this: https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/s...niversal-joint-yoke-upper-lower-p-f7dz3n725aa
If anyone can find/rebuild it, it is these guys in Ceres, CA. https://www.dlsofstockton.com/
What about Northeast Bronco parts place? They have hard to find items

 

[hyghlndr]

Thanks, still looking. I did check with Nick at Northeast but he doesn't have it.

 

[bronco italiano]

Thanks, still looking. I did check with Nick at Northeast but he doesn't have it.

If you can get dimensions of the joint call valley balancing, they do all the farmers in the valley and have been around for decades and have TONS of stock

 

[Oldtimer]

Ford only stocked a "lower shaft with joint" assembly.
They never had a service kit for it.
It was obsoleted after about 10 years, with a note:

"Not Serviced - must be improvised or procured locally"​

 

[thegreatjustino]

Thanks, I am trying to rebuild the stock one if I can find the u-joint

Literally the second link I posted.

 

[thegreatjustino]

stock bottom and borgenson replaced rag joint.

Thanks, looking for that lower joint seen in the picture.

You are not. The picture is a 73-75 lower steering shaft. You said you were looking for the 76/77 joint.

 

[hyghlndr]

The point was the lower u-joint, I realize the one I need is from the 1977 like in old timer's post. It looks like it is obsolete unless I find one somewhere to match up.

 

[hyghlndr]

Literally the second link I posted.

Neither is a stock look replacement for the ujoint, but appreciate the link for something functional.

 

[thegreatjustino]

Neither is a stock look replacement for the ujoint, but appreciate the link for something functional.

Since you're trying to keep the stock look, have you considered taking the lower shaft to a shop that specializes in this type of stuff to see if they'd be able to simply replace the actual u-joint itself and retain the stock outers? One would have to look incredibly closely to see the outers were modified to replace the actual joint with a modern piece.

 

[bronco italiano]

Since you're trying to keep the stock look, have you considered taking the lower shaft to a shop that specializes in this type of stuff to see if they'd be able to simply replace the actual u-joint itself and retain the stock outers? One would have to look incredibly closely to see the outers were modified to replace the actual joint with a modern piece.

Exactly. He may not have access, like we do, to the specialty driveline shops that we have.

 

[ol gray mare]

I would try an agriculture equipment supplier. They have them for all manner of power take off shafts. One of the local suppliers near me was able to measure one that I had and cross-reference to the one I needed.

 

[hyghlndr]

Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to

dredgenot​

After seeing this post he pulled the shaft he/she had put away a long time ago on a shelf and sent to me at no charge! I can't thank him/her enough for the awesome offer, reminds me of the good old days where we shipped out parts even before payment because this group was old school cool, trustworthy and scammers weren't out there yet. My desire to keep this as close to original was important. I wiill pay if forward and two huge thumbs up to dredgenot !

 

[DirtDonk]

Fantastic story and result! Congratulations to both of you for keeping it going. We haven’t seen as much of the mercenary attitude here, as we’ve seen in many other vintage car groups over the years and decades. I love it.
And thanks for following up with the good news.

 

[bronco italiano]

Great news!!
Do you mind getting a part number off the shaft joint (or dimensions) so those of us, with the same style, can find the u-joint?