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Aftermarket Shift Linkage U-Joints

Flaming River shift linkage U-Joints (FR-1761):
http://www.hotrodsusa.com/store/ujoints.html

The shift linkage rod, the piece that extends back from the ZF, to the rod that extends out of the firewall,that has the length adjustment in it's center, has ends that are 14MM in diameter, with 36 splines, and may have a small, very, very stiff u-joint on each end.

The 14MM by 36 spline size is available from Summit, Jegs, and a few other vendors. They come in both stainless and nickel plated steel. These new u-joints are a full needle bearing style of u-joint rather than the "block" type of small u-joint our cars were originally equipped with.

Price: They aren't cheap...
Flaming River (part number FR-1761 or Summit part number FLA-FR1761) are about $68 each delivered.

Source: Hot Rod USA (http://www.hotrodsusa.com/)

The Flaming River u-joints are almost identical to the OEM units, being at most, 1.2MM smaller in diameter, and 1MM shorter in overall length. The fit onto the shaft splines is excellent.

The "action" of the new u-joints is flawless. There is no "drag", or resistance when the u-joint is flexed. It's range of motion is perfectly smooth, and with no rough spots. The only significant difference in the design is the Flaming River u-joints use a set screw with a locking nut to secure itself to the shaft. The OEM u-joints use a pinch bolt design.

For more info:
http://realbig.com/pipermail/d...-January/104984.html