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Building a custom, one-off steering system? Need to repair, replace, or restore your worn-out stock steering setup? Maybe you’re upgrading or changing your suspension...
Building a custom, one-off steering system? Need to repair, replace, or restore your worn-out stock steering setup? Maybe you’re upgrading or changing your suspension geometry? Whatever project you’re tackling, a quality replacement steering shaft coupler should probably be on your parts list. Commonly used to connect your steering wheel to the steering input shaft, a steering coupler obviously has a really important job to do.
But in addition to ensuring that you’re able to maintain steering control of your vehicle, a steering shaft coupler has to be flexible to adapt to a wide range of steering column applications and...
Building a custom, one-off steering system? Need to repair, replace, or restore your worn-out stock steering setup? Maybe you’re upgrading or changing your suspension geometry? Whatever project you’re tackling, a quality replacement steering shaft coupler should probably be on your parts list. Commonly used to connect your steering wheel to the steering input shaft, a steering coupler obviously has a really important job to do.
But in addition to ensuring that you’re able to maintain steering control of your vehicle, a steering shaft coupler has to be flexible to adapt to a wide range of steering column applications and steering shaft positions. This flexibility is vital to preventing your steering shaft from binding, bending, and ultimately breaking due to excessive force or extreme steering geometry.
Yet perhaps just as important as flexibility is a steering coupler’s ability to suppress road vibration and jolts that could be transmitted from the steering system, up the steering shaft, and into the steering wheel—before entering your hands. That’s why steering couplers often use rag joints.
If you’ve ever had to wrestle a steering wheel that’s constantly jerking out of your hands, or if you notice your arms are really fatigued after a long drive, then you already know how important a quality steering rag joint coupler can be.
Used properly, a flexible steering column coupler rag joint will make the vehicle easier and more comfortable to drive, which goes a long way to improve vehicle control and handling. After all, what good are suspension upgrades and big horsepower numbers if you can’t hang on to the wheel?
Still, many steering couplers feature a more traditional U-joint as well. That’s especially true for performance applications and for off-roaders that demand more robust steering system components. Perhaps more importantly, off-roaders often like to run larger tires and, when driven over rough terrain, it can wreak havoc on a steering shaft. In these instances, a stronger, upgraded steering shaft coupler can help ensure your day on the trails doesn’t end with a walk out of the brush.
Ready to pick the best steering shaft and steering wheel coupler for your project? You can search by specific car, truck, or SUV year, make, and model here—as well as shop by steering shaft end coupler design. Use the intuitive search filters here at SummitRacing.com to pinpoint the perfect steering rag joint or steering coupler now.
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Summit Racing™ steering joints are the perfect components to finish your race vehicle's steering system. Available in steel and stainless steel, these joints feature staked bearing caps to prevent loosening and adjustment malfunction. They're available in multiple shaft and spline types/sizes to suit your application.
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Top-quality Borgeson universal steering U-joints are machined on state-of-the-art CNC equipment from solid billet steel, stainless steel, or aluminum. They're available in a variety of styles and shaft end configurations. Ongoing engineering and testing ensure that Borgeson universal components meet or exceed current automotive production vehicle requirements.
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$226.63
Borgeson universal steering shaft couplers can be used to extend the steering box, the RP shaft, or the column shaft. Borgeson steering shaft couplers can be welded and/or pinned to the unsplined end of the shaft and are available in many popular applications to complete your buildup. They come in your choice of steel or stainless steel. Whether you're replacing a worn shaft coupler or doing a custom steering setup on your street or race car, Borgeson has got you covered. Choose the model for your application.
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$105.16
Lares offers steering couplers for thousands of applications from the 1950s and up. These replacements are carefully engineered to OE specifications. All units are shipped complete with lower casting, rubber disc, and mounting bolts—already assembled for easy, trouble-free installation. Order the model recommended for your specific vehicle.
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Flaming River VDOG variable angle gears have a strong aluminum housing—available in either cast or billet—and the output shaft is 3/4-36 in. for compatibility with universal joints. Each unit is gear driven without any chains or sprockets. It can be mounted in horizontal or vertical positions—ideal for cab-over vehicles, T-Buckets, and specialty builds with big motors and tight firewall clearance. Order the material and finish you prefer. Additional features: * 90 degree gear box with a 35 degree variable angle shaft * Articulating ball design for maximum adjustability * 1:1 ratio to maintain rack and pinion or steering box gear ratio * Award-winning: 2019 SEMA Best Engineered New Product and Best New Street Rod Product
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$1,485.99
UniSteer U-joints will provide that reliable connecting piece for your steering system. They're available manufactured from durable steel or stainless steel, so they can handle high-pressure steering applications. These U-joints are available for a wide variety of steering shafts and splines. Order the model with the shaft end configurations needed for your vehicle. UniSteer stands behind their products with a 2-year, Unlimited Mile Warranty.
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$349.99
Classic Performance steering U-joints are as attractive as they are functional. The steel components are manufactured for extreme durability—perfect for your classic musclecar or hot rod. Each U-joint is CNC-machined and precision-broached to produce the finest, strongest piece available. To keep them looking great, each U-joint is then treated to a polished nickel plating that also protects them from the elements. Classic Performance offers these steering U-joints in a variety of styles, popular sizes, and configurations to accommodate your hot rodding needs.
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$94.99
Borgeson offers a variety of OEM-style rag joints in spline and DD sizes to fit most applications. The flexible couplings by Borgeson are only available in steel and should only be used when there is a perfect alignment between the connecting shaft and steering box. Order the model for your application.
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$105.16
ididit steering column installation kits are available for vehicles, from the 1950s up through the 1970s. Each kit consists of the necessary parts for installing a steering column in your vehicle. Kits will vary depending upon your specific setup. Some kits may require the reuse of stock parts and/or wiring, while other kits provide you with the replacement parts and/or wiring. Order the steering column installation kit recommended for your application.
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$412.00
Flaming River Billet-Joint steering universal joints are CNC-machined from aircraft-quality billet steel to precision tolerances. They feature a sealed, needle-bearing design that will outlast normal steering joints, while providing positive steering response with no backlash. The U-joints are available in a variety of styles, finishes, and shaft end configurations. Order the model suitable for your application.
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$326.99
Flaming River offers a variety of low-profile single or double-joint needle-bearing chromoly U-joints. These steering components are designed and manufactured to outlast pin-and-block universal joints in racing applications. They have a reduced diameter for vehicles where clearance and weight are primary concerns, and they do not require lubrication. Order the style, size, and finish you prefer. Features include: * Black oxide finish for corrosion resistance * 400 ft./lbs. strength rating * Accommodates up to a 35 degree angle for the single joint and up to 80 degrees for the double
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$78.99
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$314.99
Summit Racing™ rag joints are designed for use with specific series of steering and conversion boxes with your original column shaft. Our steel couplers provide the proper small amount of flex needed and some damping of vibration from your steering system. Restore the tight feel of your steering wheel; eliminate excessive play; install Summit Racing™ rag joints.
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$46.99
OER steering couplers are designed to replace damaged, bent, or worn-out OEM rag joint couplers. They feature steel construction and stock mounting positions for an easy installation. Available for many vehicle applications, OER steering couplers provide steering performance that you can count on.
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$33.79
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$40.79
Detroit Speed rag joints get your stock steering column connected. These strong, flexible replacement couplings are designed to be used with DSE 600 steering gear. They come complete with a clinch bolt. Get it together with Detroit Speed rag joints.
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$50.95
UniSteer steering column adapters mount to your factory steering column while accepting a different shaft. They are made of steel and can be bolted in place with the supplied hardware. UniSteer stands behind their products with a 2-year, Unlimited Mile Warranty.
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$155.99
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Holley steering U-joints are ideal for building custom steering shafts and are available in a wide range of popular sizes for most applications. These components have a steel construction with retaining screws on the bearing caps for strength and durability. These components are manufactured for extreme durability—which makes them ideal for muscle cars, street rods, and custom applications. The black zinc finish looks great and provides corrosion protection. Order the model designed for your application needs.
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When it comes to finding the correct parts for putting together custom steering applications, you can always depend on the rag joints from Classic Performance. Many of these coupler joints are designed for compatibility with Classic's tilt steering columns with 605 manual or floor shift steering boxes, but can also be used on any column of the same size.
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These Summit Racing™ U-joints are built to military specifications for aircraft, and have a sealed boot, giving you the assurance of their strength and quality. Not only that, they are lightweight and perfect for drag racing. These U-joints are not for circle track, street, or highway use.
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$145.99
Summit Racing™ steering couplers are used in applications where a direct steering connection is made without an angle. Made from steel, they are sure to suit your needs.
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$52.99
Dorman steering coupling assemblies are available for a wide range of applications. They are engineered from high-quality materials for a long service life, providing steering performance you can count on. Features include: * Direct replacement parts designed to match the original components required to restore proper function of the steering coupling on specified vehicles * Restores functionality * Durable construction ensures reliable performance
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$90.99
Flaming River stainless steel U-joints are constructed from carefully selected 303 grade stainless for its strength, superior corrosion resistance, and shine. The steering components have such a precision-machined finish that looks great right out of the box—natural, polished, or satin. These U-joints are available in standard and double-joint styles, with dozens of shaft end configurations. Order the model suitable for your application.
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$362.99
Borgeson rag joint flanges are offered in dimensions and spline count to fit different applications, including their telescopic steering shafts. Sometimes the half rag joints are pressed on and impossible to remove. When you need new rag joint flanges to properly install your steering column, Borgeson has what you need.
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$38.52
Howe splined steering couplers are available in several spline counts to fit various steering shaft sizes, as well as Howe's steering quickeners. Machined from durable steel, these steering system connections are ideal for building your hot rod's or race car's steering shaft assembly.
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$17.99
RESTOPARTS® Manufactured steering box couplers are complete units, assembled and ready to install. These high-quality replacements include both pieces of the coupler, with the rag joint to go between them, and all the necessary hardware. Models are available for hundreds of 1960s and '70s era applications. Link your classic vehicle's steering box and column with the proper fit and function of RESTOPARTS® couplers.
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$84.99
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