1971 B Body Rag Joint

1971 B Body Rag Joint - 01/27/12 09:56 PM

Good Day All

Acquiring the parts to complete the install of tilt steering into a 1971 Charger.
Any sources for the 'rag joint' insert?
Thanks to all who respond.
Omni

Posted By: NicksGarage

Re: 1971 B Body Rag Joint - 01/27/12 10:25 PM

What is the column out of? I don't remember my '71 tilt column having a rag joint.

Posted By: Omni Source 1

Re: 1971 B Body Rag Joint - 01/28/12 01:54 AM

The column is out of a 1972 Road Runner, column shift.

Omni

Posted By: mopars4ever

Re: 1971 B Body Rag Joint - 01/28/12 02:17 AM

73 b body used a rubber piece 3575303, I don`t think 72 used it.

Posted By: dangina

Re: 1971 B Body Rag Joint - 01/28/12 07:24 AM

are you talking about the "biscuit?"
http://www.jimsautoparts.com/steering_parts.htm

Posted By: Omni Source 1

Re: 1971 B Body Rag Joint - 01/28/12 01:15 PM

Quote:

are you talking about the "biscuit?"
http://www.jimsautoparts.com/steering_parts.htm

Probably. The piece is a made of sandwiched rubber (think of how a tire is constructed) that is at the bottom of the steering shaft between the coupler and he steering box.

Omni

Posted By: moparbroz

Re: 1971 B Body Rag Joint - 01/28/12 01:23 PM

End of Steering Column Shaft Black (as original) Rubber SEAL

Attached picture 7040748-kq-741.jpg

Posted By: CYACOP

Re: 1971 B Body Rag Joint - 01/28/12 05:26 PM

Quote:

The column is out of a 1972 Road Runner, column shift.

Omni

72 RR didnt have a rag joint. 73 and up

Posted By: Rick_Ehrenberg

Re: 1971 B Body Rag Joint - 01/28/12 08:44 PM

Quote:

Quote:

The column is out of a 1972 Road Runner, column shift.

Omni

72 RR didnt have a rag joint. 73 and up

Right. It was needed because of the flexi-flyer rubber-isolated 73-up K.

Rick