Tech Tip Tuesday: Steering Shaft and U Joint building

[@yzmoto80]

I highly recommend 34 double D’s as well. They just seem to be perfect in every way.

[@flyingmonkeyofus69]

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[@pointmeby]

simple helpful videos are so much appreciated man. thank you.

[@pauldell7540]

I missed the part where you said how they should be phased

[@szabiszabo1585]

Thanks Doug good info do tech tip on LSA vacuum hook ups

[@Very_Angry_Citizen]

Howdy fuckers! Glad to see you're sticking to your word by uploading more and I'm buckled in for the ride.

[@dividingbyzerofpv6748]

If you have a steering shaft and a rack input that are parallel to eachother then you will be able to phase and have a canceling effect. But if the joint is becoming out of parallel or worse forced into a compound angle then it may be required to throw one Ujoint out of phase

[@bigjimbo560]

thanks for the info, i think this is the problem im having on my jeep,I didnt make sure the u joints are in line ...is there another video like you mentioned, where you were going to talk about angularity? when to use double u joints?

[@rf4215]

Is it ok to install the shaft with the vehicle off the ground on stands or does it need to be on the ground with full weight of the vehicle?

[@yankey4]

Nice thanks for sharing. God Bless

[@robertzepeda1182]

Trying to figure out which joints to use we put a ifs and aftermarket steering colum any help or links I can go to would be appreciated

[@Kenscorner12]

Twin ibeam 4x4 ford guys know all about joint timing

[@delanowhitefeather3633]

Do they make them for an 85 K1500 4x4 square body truck

[@asdreww]

I've noticed some cars have steering shaft U joints slightly out of phase from the factory.... e.g. the 2005 Subaru WRX STI shaft without the rubber damper, the joints are like 15 degrees out of phase or so....Is there any reason they would do that?

[@McGregorFilms2249]

This in formation about phasing is incorrect. Both ends should be a the maximum angle at the same time. Steering ends should NOT be in line like doubleD at both end unless the shaft is on a single plane. Very rear on a steering shaft.

[@asdreww]

@arthurmcgregor2249 hey thanks. I still don't really understand this topic- i might need to do a diy build of a steering shaft for my car- is there a completely failsafe way the UJ should be orientated? Can you recommend any technical reading on this topic?

[@McGregorFilms2249]

Steering UJ's should be at max angle at both ends at the same time. Steering shaft are usually working through two plane. DoubleD shaft at both end should Not be used as as the ends need to be offset.

[@cjespers]

Did he discuss phasing of the u joints?

[@txxmiles2974]

Fire the Sound Guy

[@vincetaylor8264]

How about doing a tech tip on motor plates also a mid plate. Doing thing like the best way to mount, just how much can be removed. Can it be used as a spacer. I see them all the time that make a person question is that safe I’m not sure it’s should be used like that. LOL.

[@EvanMJones]

I had never thought about this but that could cause issues.

[@aussiek2000]

Same principle applies to driveshafts. They’ll bind up if the u joints are clocked correctly

[@larrymccandless8723]

Is there an Alignment difference between Street and Drag setups?

[@scottmorian9630]

What about importance of clock spring on street cars ?

[@naughtmeenaym869]

I doubt many people with an aftermarket race column have airbags.

[@MikeBresler]

Didn't watch the video because I didn't want to sit thru a 3 minute commercial.