Chevette Column Question?

brandonF · #1 (**permalink**) 08-08-2002, 10:32 AM

What is the spline count of the chevette column? Thw column I have I bought fron DV. The U joints that came from classic fit extremely tight. I was thinking of going with some aluminum joints and a new d shaft from flaming river.

cs69er · #2 (**permalink**) 08-08-2002, 11:48 AM

brandon,
i also bought a column from dv and it is smoothe. i bought the whole unit with flaming river shaft and joints from dv. popped right in. twas one of the things that fit perfectly the first fit. thanks dv! dv can give you the flamng river part numbers. chuck

Jack21 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-11-2002, 10:02 AM

Take the joints and shaft you got from CR and pitch them in the dumpster.

I used Borgeson joints, shaft, and vibration damper. Works perfectly, no slop. No regrets. Flaming River should be comparible.

brandonF · #4 (**permalink**) 08-12-2002, 07:04 AM

The shaft on the column appears to be 3/4 - 36 spline, and the the rack is 9/16 - 26. I have the Flaming River mustang II manual rack. The parts that Iended up ordering where:

FR1850 18" unplated double D shaft
FR1709DD 9/16 - 26 / 3/4 - DD
FR1715DD 3/4 - 36 / 3/4 - DD

brandonF · #5 (**permalink**) 08-13-2002, 08:44 PM

Here is my new steering shaft. Much better then the junk that Classics sends with the kit.