Posted By: Carsavior
Rag joint replacement with u-joint? - 02/18/14 09:03 AM
65 New Yorker with a 413 and hi-po manifolds. The rag joint assy will touch the flange on the manifold when accelerating. Need to replace the rag joint with something having a smaller diameter. Saw a u-joint on the flaming river site that looks like it might work. Anybody ever use one of these rag joint replacements? Know how they go in? Do you have to cut one of the shafts? Thanks- Pat
Posted By: PossessedDuster
Re: Rag joint replacement with u-joint? - 02/23/14 03:05 AM
Did one on my Duster and the instructions state to cut the shaft and I had to.
Duster had a plunge joint however not a rag joint. Knowing more about body flex and the like I wouldn't do it again.
Posted By: ahy
Re: Rag joint replacement with u-joint? - 02/23/14 04:27 AM
The rag joint takes out flex of the body/frame under load and is a safety feature in case of front collision. Suggest you keep it. Stiffer engine mounts (eg Schumacher poly locks) and/or shimming the engine mounts up a little may be a better solution.
Posted By: Commando1
Re: Rag joint replacement with u-joint? - 02/23/14 02:14 PM
Several guys over at FCBO have done it and its been discussed quite thoroughly over there. General consensus: Go with the U-joint.
Posted By: 68LAR
Re: Rag joint replacement with u-joint? - 02/28/14 09:37 PM
Do you have a part number for the Flaming River "U" joint?
