steering rag joint replacement

[fredd65]

i have the steering column out of my 65 and figured i might as well replace the rag joint since i don't know how old it is....ordered a kit from corvette central and it's one of the "help" label ones....any tricks to doing it?...it looks pretty straight forward.....i already have the joint off the steering column...thanks

 

[JohnZ]

Your call, but I wouldn't recommend using one of the "Help" kits to rebuild the rag joint; the material composition isn't correct, and the loose bolts and nuts supplied are a far cry from the original riveted studs and bolts. Steering is a critical safety system, not a great place to save money. Doc Rebuild has complete/correct replacement coupler assemblies for about $100.