F-100 Rag Joint Replacement
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2019
- Rag Joint / Steering Coupler Replacement on a 1969 Ford F100. Will apply to all 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, and 1972 Ford F-Series Trucks. This may also apply to 1973-1979 Ford Trucks as well.
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Bj, great video, great lighting, great narration. Your video was the only one I could find covering the flex link replacement. Thank you so much!
Awesome! I’m glad it helped! I’m actually going to be doing this same replacement again on one of my other trucks, so I’ll end up watching it again myself! Haha
Thanks for the instructions. I'm trying to replace the rag joint on my 1971 f-100.
No problem! How did it go??
Hey Bj, good video. You gave great tips, I am about to do the same repair. I do have point out one thing. The size of the two pins on the rag joint do matter. They need to be snug in the coupler so the stress of steering is dispersed at four points. With the gap you have now between the pins there is only the two bolts that are carrying the stress of steering, it will also add to play in your steering. Yes, the rag joint you installed will work. But the life span of the rag joint will be shortened. I Ike your videos, keep them coming. I plan on posting videos of my 68 F100 project myself. Thank you for the info.
It sounds like you've done this job a time or two! I did not know that, I guess I may have to find a rag joint with some larger studs then! And thank you for the compliment, I don't do them frequently, only when the info is not on youtube already!
Great video...just what we where looking for!
Thank you! And you're welcome!
Thank you, 1968 F250, had to replace ripped rag joint, very helpful 😄
Oh no! I hope those "safety" bars did their job when it ripped! I'm glad you didn't wreck the truck! And I'm glad I could help!
Great video, gave me all the info i needed to get the job done! I still have the 3 speed on the column and didn't have to disconnect anything to remove and install. The 12 point bolt is a 7/16 not a 7/8 i think that's what the other comment below was. Looking forward to a drive and see how she feels.
Ah, I see what you mean! Glad I could help! If any video helps at least one person, it was worth my while! Keep em' on the road!
I'll have to do this on my 66Tbird. I wish mine was as accessible as yours. Mine is gonna be a headache lol. Good video thanks for sharing.
Thank you! I really appreciate that! I have seen the engine bays of the cars from the same era, things are definitely tighter! Best of luck! It's really not a terrible job!
@@bjsclassicclusters Your welcome. I got mine out but unfortunately no one sells them new for the 66 Tbird 🤯. I found a used one and a rebuilt one on eBay. $100 buy it now used. $200 or best offer for rebuilt 😮.
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That sensor/switch above the shift linkages is the reverse light switch.
Which explains why my reverse light is now a toggle switch on the dash, since someone converted it to a floor shift!
thank you helped a bunch
Awesome! I'm so glad to hear that!
I'll be doing a '73-'79 gauge cluster video here soon!
Thanks man! Just bought a 66 f250 camper special and day 1 noticed this and mine was ripped almost all the way through. Helped with my replacement
No joke?! That's quite the failure!! I'm glad I was able to help! The only reason I made the video was since I couldn't find one that showed the job done! I hope your steering is ten times better now!
This really helped with the install👌 steering is better 🤟
Thank you
On your steering box you have a lock nut on the top with a flat blade screw in the center of it. Loosen the lock nut and turn the flathead screw a 1/4 turn, it will tighten the steering box up a decent bit. Your steering box is worn out a bit lol. I've had a 69 short bed and I have a 71 long bed now. Whatever you do don't sell your 69, I did and regret it all the time.
Don’t worry, the 69 isn’t going anywhere! Too many memories with it!
The lock nut adjustment is in another video I did. That still didn’t resolve the issue. I have to replace the box yet.
@@bjsclassicclusters guess I need to check out your other videos, I learned this a long time ago. Awesome truck, keep it up!
Oh by the way thanks for this video, helped me and my old truck a bunch lol. Had to learn how to drive it again once I changed out the rag joint.
@@natesv04 hey, no problem! Yeah, I need to make a video of the steering box removal/replacement when I finally get to it. It’s been too long since I’ve made a video.
I have also been heavily researching a rag joint replacement on my Australian made 79 f100. Ordered the replacement from LMC truck and the alignment nipples are different sizes also. I will not fit this. Currently looking at the replacement for a 1970 mustang which seems very similar. Waiting to hear measurements from the supplier.
Simon Turner go figure! Hopefully you get the answers your looking for!! Keep us posted!
thanks for this vid. I will have to do the same thing on my 72 f250 also manual steering. My problem is that I am taking off the exhaust manifold because they are completely blow out. Broke a few of the bolts right next to the steering column and that is in the way. Can you suggest or point me in the right direction to moving that out of the way? Or is it just impossible and have to remove it all to gain access to the broken bolts?
I would undo this coupler/joint, and then remove the 4/6 bolts bolting the column to the firewall, as well as the two bolts holding it to the dash, and completely get the column out of your way!
Experiencing the same exact problem. Thanks for posting this. But I'm wondering is it just the adjustment screw that's the issue? Did it get rid of the wheel play? Seems the rag joint didn't do much. I didn't want to change mine out and have the same wheel play if the adjustment screw can resolve it.
Watch the other video I made on adjusting the steering box screw. It did make quite a difference, but after a couple weeks the play came back, so unfortunately I will be buying and installing a new box. Which, I will make a video of.
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Thanks for the video
By the way what is that little button that was mounted to your steering column?
No problem! The contacts in the horn button wore out, and the previous owner moved the horn to that button on the column. I wish he would have just replaced the contacts in the button, but that's not the case.
@@bjsclassicclusters right on thanks
What are symptoms of bad / failing rag joint? I'm working on 69 f250
The symptom of a bad/failing rag joint would be freeplay in the steering. Luckily the rag joint is pretty exposed inside the engine compartment, so if yours is going bad, you would probably be able to tell from a visual inspection.
The switch is reverse lights
I did not know that! Thank you! Would explain why my reverse lights are now on a toggle switch inside the cab!
Do you happen to know is the steering box has 36 pline?
I do not know without looking, but I will look and let you know!
billyfromtheusa thank you for that! I forgot all about checking. Going to do a steering box replacement video soon, and was going to check then.
@billyfromtheusa it sure does sound like it! That's my biggest fear, is what else I will find when I start tearing into it... but like I said, I'll do a video since I can't find one. I don't really like recording myself, but if it helps someone else, it's worth doing.
Hello do you know the size of the two main bolts on the rag joint ?
Not off of the top of my head! Are you looking for the socket size or the thread and pitch of each?
I’m assuming the latter of the two could vary. Especially with aftermarket parts.
@@bjsclassicclusters I was able to get it off thankyou for the response they were 1/2 inch just working on the pitman arm now
@@captainshimmer7319 awesome! Keep up the good work dude!
Bolts need fresh loctite applied before re assembly
I think the surface rust on everything pretty much holds the two together! LOL! Maybe I should have used anti-seize instead! Haha!
7/16" 12 point...
I'm sorry, what?
you maybe able to adjust the steering box but looks like too much free play check all your steering tie rod ends replace if there bad also check your king pins and your pivot bushing also your radius bushing. The steering box should never have that much free play.
So easy on a six banger,FE with headers,not so much.
HAHA! I love the simplicity of a 6 cylinder! Those headers sure can get in the way! Imagine having a big block and a 4wd steering box in the way! I can only imagine that would be the most frustrating setup!
yep,71 highboy with headers is next.
@@duccanard9079 sounds like nothing but PITA, but luckily you shouldn't have to do it often.
Thank you
You’re welcome!