Steering shaft

[Clark]

Here's another headache My steering shaft croaked on me.
Has anybody had to replace theirs? If so, is after market a good choice?
A/C Delco ain't cheap.

 

[3rdH3]

I did OEM. Didn't consider anything else.

 

[Happy Hummer]

You can make another rag joint out of conveyor belt material or toro single stage snow paddles. Will work perfectly.

 

[Clark]

You can make another rag joint out of conveyor belt material or toro single stage snow paddles. Will work perfectly.

You mean I can just replace the broken rubber and keep on driving?

 

[Happy Hummer]

I'm not saying you should do anything lol! I'm saying I would simply, for myself cut a piece of heavy duty material like those I described and simply mimic the current part and replace that and drive. Common sense and careful planning on my part and would drive and smile. Or if you feel more comfortable it is more than okay to purchase and new shaft. This is just what I'd chose for myself, providing the rest of the shaft was safe and error free.

 

[Clark]

I'm not saying you should do anything lol! I'm saying I would simply, for myself cut a piece of heavy duty material like those I described and simply mimic the current part and replace that and drive. Common sense and careful planning on my part and would drive and smile. Or if you feel more comfortable it is more than okay to purchase and new shaft. This is just what I'd chose for myself, providing the rest of the shaft was safe and error free.

But your idea sounds so logical to me. after all the broken piece is nothing but a chunk of hard plastic. Thanks though!

 

[Happy Hummer]

I suppose if you have someone available they could 3d print a replacement for you. Otherwise start fabri-cobbeling