68original,Also, do a Google search on "Mopar Steering Shaft Coupling Clamp".
I've put this on all my cars where I've had the coupling apart.
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Well I'm definitely not impressed with the rebuild kit they are selling on e-bay as far as fit is concerned. You would think they would error on the side of caution and make them little tabs just a we bit longer. Just like displacement there is no replacement for experience, thanks guys!!! I'm getting the clamp and being done with it. The clamp looks like a very reasonable solution and should make everything reusable.
Thanks davescuda, I tried that with one clamp because I had just broke the other on something else and I wasn't patient enough to wait until I got another one. I was a little worried about the clamps flying off and banging up the paint.2 c clamps and pliers
67Dart273, I did double check but I'm pretty sure that mine only goes in 1 way based on the splines lining up. There is a groove that is wider on the steering box shaft and the coupler and if they are not lined up it won't go together.Also be careful you don't get it 1/2 turn off or the wheel will be "upside down"
true until the coupling has been separated from the shaft. This is where the master spline at steering wheel end comes into play. The coupling box can be put on the shaft 180 wrong.67Dart273, I did double check but I'm pretty sure that mine only goes in 1 way based on the splines lining up. There is a groove that is wider on the steering box shaft and the coupler and if they are not lined up it won't go together.
67Dart273, I did double check but I'm pretty sure that mine only goes in 1 way based on the splines lining up. There is a groove that is wider on the steering box shaft and the coupler and if they are not lined up it won't go together.