1952-59 Ford Rag joints

Have any of you guys installed a rag joint on a 54 steering column? I made a deal to get a newer column for my 54 and it has a rag joint to connect the box to the column, and I am looking for any tech, tips or tricks.

I don't have any pics yet as I am waiting for the column to show up from Kansas.

 

You might check this site for info and pics the same would apply to your '54 www.fordfalcon2000.com then click on Restoration,want cheap power brakes? some folks have used this too.

 

Well yes but had to do one on my 69 Ford truck . I hate those things . I would rather use a universal joint to connect the two together .

If I remember correctly the side to the steering box was threaded like a steering wheel and the column side was a D shape with a set screw in it . You will have to see which rag joint you have . If just a D shape with set screws on both sides the you will have to either grind or file a flat spot for the joint to slip on the round shaft of the steering box . Just look at the ends of the rag joint and see what you have . They do work great in an accident when you have a spear for a steering column . They usually brake so you don't eat the steering wheel !

Hope this helps some .

Jim

 

I fitted '66 thunderbird column into Michelles ranchwagon . Should be some pic's in my album - no laughing at the ugly temporary wheel tho please!