[Yoda]

I have a 86 w150 with a 5 inch BDS suspension lift in front and new 6 inch spring packs and a 1 inch block in the rear along with new shackles. I recently bought a Borgeson unit to replace the factory setup, however, I am having several problems. I had the option of getting the single u-joint unit with the typical rag joint at the end. However, I ordered the the unit with 2 u-joints and I am looking to eliminate the rag joint. I don't see how this could be done since I can't find a way to remove the rag joint from the steering column shaft. I have not yet attempted to take anything apart just yet. Do I need to use a different steering column? I'm sure there's a simple answer out there as somebody's probably done this before. I may want to install a body lift later on and I want to keep all of my options open. Also, I am not sure whether a single u-joint unit (part #940) will accomodate up to a 3 inch body lift.

 

[CLRracer]

some are held on with a pin, some are welded. if it doesnt look like it comes off, u can cut it off.

Duane

 

[Smokey]

With that much lift you may also want to consider this

http://ramchargercentral.com/boards/index.php?board=&action=howtoshow;id=21
or this
http://ramchargercentral.com/boards/index.php?board=&action=howtoshow;id=36

And this How To may answer your questions.

http://ramchargercentral.com/boards/index.php?board=&action=howtoshow;id=30

And this one will help you deal with the coupler

http://ramchargercentral.com/boards/index.php?board=&action=howtoshow;id=16

And here's a Borg instal...

http://ramchargercentral.com/boards/index.php?board=&action=howtoshow;id=7

If that don't fix ya, ask again later

 

[Yoda]

some are held on with a pin, some are welded. if it doesnt look like it comes off, u can cut it off.

Duane
and then what? How do I get a splined end for the 'female' end of the u-joint to go on? Also, how can I be sure I get the right length? Is there possibly a different year or model (w250, W350?) that I would be able to salvage the proper steering column from?

 

[Smokey]

Go read the How Tos... If you do a three inch body lift you'll need to lengthen the steering shaft anyways, so do the double Ujoint aftermarket shaft, and save yourself a bunch of cut&grind trying to patch in JY factory shafts.

Or, do what Nate did...

http://ramchargercentral.com/boards/index.php?board=6;action=viewprofile;user=ram79