Ragjoint bolts

[wittyhoosier]

So, I got a new rubber coupling kit from the Help! section at AZ. I took the old one out. I don't think the bolts that were in there were the original or the correct ones. The steering shaft side has one 3/8" hole and one 5/16" hole, while the steering box has two 5/16" holes. All the bolts I took out were 5/16, this can't be right. If somebody could offer some help or even just a photo of yours, I'd really appreciate it!

[MountainMoparRobin]

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[nfury8]

When I tore my 70 apart a couple weeks ago, seems like the bolts on the rag joint were different sizes.

[tom-adc]

The replacememnt joint I used came with all new bolts etc for the install, it was a Help one also from AZ.

[wittyhoosier]

Mine did come with new bolts, but if I install the new ones in the same way the old ones were installed, I'll have a 5/16 bolt in a 3/8 hole, which doesn't seem right. Can I get a photo, please?

[tom-adc]

Mine did come with new bolts, but if I install the new ones in the same way the old ones were installed, I'll have a 5/16 bolt in a 3/8 hole, which doesn't seem right. Can I get a photo, please?

I'll try to post one in the morning sometime.

[nfury8]

Here are pics of the factory stuff, showing 2 sizes

[tom-adc]

Here's two hope they help noticed the one is a special type.

[wittyhoosier]

Thanks a lot guys, I think that'll get me going!

[tom-adc]

Thanks a lot guys, I think that'll get me going!

I did mine by myself and wish I'd had an extra hand while doing it, IMHO for this job two are much better then one..

[Ruckus]

IMHO ragjoints are insanely dangerous. I have had 2 completely fail while driving!! I would very highly recomend putting in a u-joint. I'm in the process of trying to figure this swap out right now.... anyone have experience with this?