Steering Coupler

[4x4HEMIrig]

  Does anybody know where I can get step-by-step instructions on how to replace the steering coupler in a '72?

-Aaron

[Bullitt-]

Replace or Rebuild....guess it's the same steps
....No Rag Joint on e-bodys
http://www.buschis-place.de/steeringcouplerrepair.htm

[Strawdawg]

Have not bothered to figure out how to post pictures here...so I stuck a couple of pages from the book on my site if you want to look at them

http://www.vortexbuicks-etc.com/challenger_steering_coupler.htm

Feel free to download them, or post them here if you like

[4x4HEMIrig]

  Cool! Thanks guys! This should be enough info to help get the project done.

[Bullitt-]

I'd say not ....Strawdawg's link backs this up

[tommyg29]

my cover is loose and crimping it back on in such a tight area is not easy.

Also, I sometimes find my dowel pin trying to come out.

[brads70]

Ya I had "fun" getting it crimped on. I did it with the column out of the car, and used a few c-clamps to hold it on as I crimped  the cover on. Not one of Mopar's better designs that's for sure?

[4x4HEMIrig]

  Is there a better alternative way to make this connection?

[Alaskan_TA]

Trial fit it.

If loose, bend the tangs in just a touch.

Try it again.

Repeat as needed until it just takes a firm push to get it on - but it stays on.

Do this before assembling in the car for best results.


More diagrams / info at http://challenger.mpoli.fi/board/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=9299#wrap

[mojavered]

It is mostly all a piece a cake.  The difficult part is keeping the tabs crimped on to stay.  I believe that flaming river makes a coupler that does not need any grease, crimps, or rebuild.  They do want a pretty penny for it though.

[Roppa440]

Is there a better alternative way to make this connection?

Yes. The Flaming river universal joint.
http://www.flamingriver.com/index.php/products/c0005/s0006

[Cuda54]

Roppa440 now I like that seem a little high but it looks like it would last as long as the car would.

[Roppa440]

I was very happy with the one I fitted. Made life easier with the 2" primary header pipes too.

[422STROKER]

I did mine a few years ago and it's torn already(gasket).  Not sure what happened to it.

Tom

[willy]

While everyone is talking steering coupler.....My steering wheel will pulls out about 1/2 in. Sitting as if I were driving, it pulls out towards my chest. Upon inspection, its seems to be slop in the coupler. Does this sound right? I also just pulled the column apart to replace the ignition switch and everything looked good. Thanks for the input. Rock on \m/