Jimbotsi Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) If you have a new one get in touch with me. Edited October 18, 2011 by Jimbotsi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbotsi Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Back to life. Someone's gotta have a spare or one they'll never use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim_C. Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Yeah, those are out of stock and NLA. Anyone who knows where a salvage yard car is, should go pull it. Although it isn't the easiest thing to remove. I paid $35 for a whole column just to get the coupler from a yard who could not remove just the coupler and they wouldn't let me try. It was low miles, so I took the whole thing. Another thing to get from salvage cars is the window regulators. They have a nylon roller that is very unique and cracks and breaks more commonly as the years go by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbotsi Posted November 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Bump, I have some new oem + performance things. If you've been looking for something and have one of these to trade, pm/ email me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bag-O-Chips Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 I've got an idea in the works to solve the NLA steering couple issue soon. it involves this....http://www.anythingscout.com/images/cache/208-original_61d1f1adf720d372.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 I like that option make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newquest86 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 yea me too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Quest Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Oohh I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim_C. Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 The manual steering conversion guys want one too. That was one main reason I wasn't for doing a manual conversion before. I saw a few half effort jobs that put all of the stress on that coupler when the thing is a bit weak even for a power steering car. Not the best design to begin with, let alone try to use it with manual steering. I have a new in box OEM one, but I also own 6 running StarQuests, so I can't let go of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Hey Tim ever thought of getting that coupler copied and selling them?There is alot of intrest in that obsolete part.That is pure gold in a box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbotsi Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hey Tim ever thought of getting that coupler copied and selling them?There is alot of intrest in that obsolete part.That is pure gold in a box.Something like this needs to be done, only problem is the cost involved. The steering in my car is good but even without brake fluid saturation the rubber will fail over time. I'm in and will pay for a reproduction part... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2004srt4 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Any update bag-o-chips? Im sure alot of us would get one if you made them.......I know I would just for piece of mind even if mine is perfect. Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstieg Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 (edited) I ran a poll on it a while back and got about 35 interested buyers with an average price willing to pay of around $80. Cost of getting a 1-off would greatly surpass that. A different setup would be better off. The double U joint is nice, but there should be some sort of damper in there or you'll feel every bump on the road through the hands. This is what I was thinking could be a great substitute. I forget what these joints are called, but the nylon threaded rubber in the middle would effectively transfer while eliminating some of the vibration: (*edit - they're called "rag joints") http://image.4wheeloffroad.com/f/18266760+w750+st0/131_0512_05_z+4x4_truck_steering+rubber_coupling.jpg Edited February 5, 2012 by mstieg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2004srt4 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Im still interested in some alternative other than modding a poor design with window weld or other epoxy. I would like something that will last and wont have to be installed more than once. Maybe with an ability to replace any failure prone component, that would be nice. Subscribing for updates......Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bag-O-Chips Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Sorry for the late reply, As of the moment I've been in touch with Borgeson - the company that supplies the Steering coupler pictured above. They may have a solution to our problem. I just have to give them the Shaft measurement and spline count. My Coupler (OEM) is shot too, once I find a some what useable replacement I'll send them my busted one to replicate in a more solid Steel U-joint variant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jspecgallant Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Any word on a replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 I've got an idea in the works to solve the NLA steering couple issue soon. it involves this....http://www.anythingscout.com/images/cache/208-original_61d1f1adf720d372.jpg I'm all about this...please keep us updated! And thank you for taking the initiative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIASISS OF JASSICS.COM Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 ANY updates? or replacement/aftermarket solution? i need to get rid of my steering slop on my 86 which i have a lot of. thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stariont2000 Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) I am also interested in getting a coupling replacement or perhaps an used one to try to repair it. While I drive mine with a play. Please keep me posted. Thanks, Edited March 6, 2013 by stariont2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squrlsquash Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 (edited) anyone handy with a welder? http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag24/Squrlsquash/IMG_1757_zps85599bea.jpghttp://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag24/Squrlsquash/IMG_1758_zps5b8cbb8b.jpg not sure if these specifically can be welded right to each otherareas with "X" are able to be cut off without taking away any other joints or connectionsThoughts? Edited April 16, 2013 by Squrlsquash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laodicea Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 anyone handy with a welder? http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag24/Squrlsquash/IMG_1757_zps85599bea.jpghttp://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag24/Squrlsquash/IMG_1758_zps5b8cbb8b.jpg not sure if these specifically can be welded right to each otherareas with "X" are able to be cut off without taking away any other joints or connectionsThoughts? Well you cannot weld that chrome one....it would be better to use a 3/4 ball swivel impact grade. Like this http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31mRWBiH0yL._SL500_SS500_.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laodicea Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Back to life. Someone's gotta have a spare or one they'll never use... I have a stock one I took off mine ...seems to be in good condition but I am not 100% sure. I took it off when I put on my 240sx steering kit. Let me know. Or you can go with my 240sx steering kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squrlsquash Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 (edited) looking at options, right now ive got a stock p/s steering box, but with the p/s lines cut and no pump. coupler is worn to metal on metal, might try window weld bodge job in the meantime. thoughts are to buy a manual box + customized column, but still looking at options.any real problems with running the ps box with no pump... long term? i want manual steering with a tight feel to it, worth moving to manual box? 240sx steering kit, by that do you mean swapping the rack (+ box) and customizing tie rods and all that to make it fit? sounds appealing because of all the aftermarket parts available for nissans <- also since ive got a nissan and got tabs on some parts wealthy nismaniacs can the impact sort be welded to the metals of the coupler? ive got all sorts of impact wiggly bits - they are made of heat treated alloy steel, so if anyones tried welding them before, ill see what sort could fit. the impact socket would easily be able to take the force of manual steering, but would a properly welded join between the socket and less dense metal of the column hold up? actually the impact looks to be better in size, just cut the fat off the bottom, up to where the spring holds the ball joint, and the top cut flat.ive got some angle grinder skills, and some expendable fingers, dont want to chop my ONLY coupler up on some guessworkhttp://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag24/Squrlsquash/IMG_1759_zps9c9179e2.jpg thanks p.s. Laod - like what you did to the 2jz intake manifold, gives me an idea of what to do with pathfinder mani for my 300zxhttp://www.redz31.ne...er-manifold.jpg Edited April 16, 2013 by Squrlsquash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud81918 Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 The woble is a neat idea, but I'd look at something rated for the job. Not saying the part will be weak, just saying it is not the parts intended purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC_99 Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 The woble is a neat idea, but I'd look at something rated for the job. Not saying the part will be weak, just saying it is not the parts intended purpose. I agree, You can get steering universal joints to do the same thing you are trying to accomplish. I do understand trying to use what you have on hand and making it work, but there are better, safer options out there. BC_99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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