85lebaront2 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 I guess this means I'm sol for finding a factory shaft with a lower U-joint. Time to figure something else out. Jim, if you could mate the lower portion of an aeronose shaft with the upper underhood portion of a coffin nose shaft it should work. I had to build a column system for the "Chevstang" Pete Medlin built so his son and widow can drive it. Anything can be done if you are determined enough. Do you want me to send you that lower shaft from the F450? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Jim, if you could mate the lower portion of an aeronose shaft with the upper underhood portion of a coffin nose shaft it should work. I had to build a column system for the "Chevstang" Pete Medlin built so his son and widow can drive it. Anything can be done if you are determined enough. Do you want me to send you that lower shaft from the F450? I think there's some confusion. According to our page on steering columns there was a change in 1988 to a different lower shaft, E8TZ 3B676-A, and it was the replacement for anything from 2/81 through at least 1989. And here is what I think is the replacement, on the bottom, with the Bullnose part on the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 I think there's some confusion. According to our page on steering columns there was a change in 1988 to a different lower shaft, E8TZ 3B676-A, and it was the replacement for anything from 2/81 through at least 1989. And here is what I think is the replacement, on the bottom, with the Bullnose part on the top. Thank you for that, Gary! So I guess I need to find that E8TZ-A service part, or an '88/'89 truck for parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Thank you for that, Gary! So I guess I need to find that E8TZ-A service part, or an '88/'89 truck for parts. Yes, that appears to be the thing to go to. Here's a shot of all three lower steering shafts: Top: Bullnose Middle: 1988 - 89 Bottom: 1990 on, I think. And with it should be another u-joint although it is hiding. Do you guys think this should be on our steering column page? We seem to have this discussion frequently. And do you agree with me that the bottom one must be the 1990 & on version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Yes, that appears to be the thing to go to. Here's a shot of all three lower steering shafts: Top: Bullnose Middle: 1988 - 89 Bottom: 1990 on, I think. And with it should be another u-joint although it is hiding. Do you guys think this should be on our steering column page? We seem to have this discussion frequently. And do you agree with me that the bottom one must be the 1990 & on version? Hmmm? This is what I found looking for E8TZ-3B676-A: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-STEERING-COUPLING-ASSEMBLY-E8TZ-3B676-A-/282109666244 http://www.ogatti.com/products/coupling-and-uj-steering-sha-e8tz-3b676-a.html https://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-F150-F250-F350-BRONCO-INTERMEDIATE-LOWER-STEERING-SHAFT-OEM-GREAT-SHAPE/264787327580?fits=Year%3A1990%7CModel%3AF-350%7CMake%3AFord&hash=item3da68dfa5c:g:mS0AAOSwTYRfA1YDÂ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Hmmm? This is what I found looking for E8TZ-3B676-A: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-STEERING-COUPLING-ASSEMBLY-E8TZ-3B676-A-/282109666244 http://www.ogatti.com/products/coupling-and-uj-steering-sha-e8tz-3b676-a.html https://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-F150-F250-F350-BRONCO-INTERMEDIATE-LOWER-STEERING-SHAFT-OEM-GREAT-SHAPE/264787327580?fits=Year%3A1990%7CModel%3AF-350%7CMake%3AFord&hash=item3da68dfa5c:g:mS0AAOSwTYRfA1YD The first one is obviously badly mistaken. The second one may be right, although there is no picture, but is more expensive than a Borgeson. And the third one is correct, but still 'spensive. Jim - If I had a spare I'd send it to you, but the one I have is meant for Dad's truck. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85lebaront2 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Yes, that appears to be the thing to go to. Here's a shot of all three lower steering shafts: Top: Bullnose Middle: 1988 - 89 Bottom: 1990 on, I think. And with it should be another u-joint although it is hiding. Do you guys think this should be on our steering column page? We seem to have this discussion frequently. And do you agree with me that the bottom one must be the 1990 & on version? Gary, bottom is 1990-1991, as far as I know, 1992-96/7 is (a) stub column and (b) two universals one at each end of the collapsible portion which runs from the column to the gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 The first one is obviously badly mistaken. The second one may be right, although there is no picture, but is more expensive than a Borgeson. And the third one is correct, but still 'spensive. Jim - If I had a spare I'd send it to you, but the one I have is meant for Dad's truck. Sorry. Third one doesn't look correct to me. I'll have to keep searching, but perhaps that number isn't right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Third one doesn't look correct to me. I'll have to keep searching, but perhaps that number isn't right. Jim - Does it look right after I collapsed this one to be like the one in the link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Third one doesn't look correct to me. I'll have to keep searching, but perhaps that number isn't right. Jim - Does it look right after I collapsed this one to be like the one in the link? I KEEP getting hit with "the Nabble server is over capacity" I want to do away with the rag joint. I'm going to have to find a ready made answer or weld something together myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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