F-100 Rag Joint Replacement 

Bj, great video, great lighting, great narration. Your video was the only one I could find covering the flex link replacement. Thank you so much!

Thanks for the instructions. I'm trying to replace the rag joint on my 1971 f-100.

Hey Bj, good video. You gave great tips, I am about to do the same repair. I do have point out one thing. The size of the two pins on the rag joint do matter. They need to be snug in the coupler so the stress of steering is dispersed at four points. With the gap you have now between the pins there is only the two bolts that are carrying the stress of steering, it will also add to play in your steering. Yes, the rag joint you installed will work. But the life span of the rag joint will be shortened. I Ike your videos, keep them coming. I plan on posting videos of my 68 F100 project myself. Thank you for the info.

Thank you, 1968 F250, had to replace ripped rag joint, very helpful 😄

Great video...just what we where looking for!

Great video, gave me all the info i needed to get the job done! I still have the 3 speed on the column and didn't have to disconnect anything to remove and install. The 12 point bolt is a 7/16 not a 7/8 i think that's what the other comment below was. Looking forward to a drive and see how she feels.

That sensor/switch above the shift linkages is the reverse light switch.

I'll have to do this on my 66Tbird. I wish mine was as accessible as yours. Mine is gonna be a headache lol. Good video thanks for sharing.

Thank you

Thanks man! Just bought a 66 f250 camper special and day 1 noticed this and mine was ripped almost all the way through. Helped with my replacement

thank you helped a bunch

On your steering box you have a lock nut on the top with a flat blade screw in the center of it. Loosen the lock nut and turn the flathead screw a 1/4 turn, it will tighten the steering box up a decent bit. Your steering box is worn out a bit lol. I've had a 69 short bed and I have a 71 long bed now. Whatever you do don't sell your 69, I did and regret it all the time.

I have also been heavily researching a rag joint replacement on my Australian made 79 f100. Ordered the replacement from LMC truck and the alignment nipples are different sizes also. I will not fit this. Currently looking at the replacement for a 1970 mustang which seems very similar. Waiting to hear measurements from the supplier.

Experiencing the same exact problem. Thanks for posting this. But I'm wondering is it just the adjustment screw that's the issue? Did it get rid of the wheel play? Seems the rag joint didn't do much. I didn't want to change mine out and have the same wheel play if the adjustment screw can resolve it.

thanks for this vid. I will have to do the same thing on my 72 f250 also manual steering. My problem is that I am taking off the exhaust manifold because they are completely blow out. Broke a few of the bolts right next to the steering column and that is in the way. Can you suggest or point me in the right direction to moving that out of the way? Or is it just impossible and have to remove it all to gain access to the broken bolts?

The switch is reverse lights

Thanks for the video By the way what is that little button that was mounted to your steering column?

What are symptoms of bad / failing rag joint? I'm working on 69 f250

Do you happen to know is the steering box has 36 pline?

Hello do you know the size of the two main bolts on the rag joint ?

Bolts need fresh loctite applied before re assembly

you maybe able to adjust the steering box but looks like too much free play check all your steering tie rod ends replace if there bad also check your king pins and your pivot bushing also your radius bushing. The steering box should never have that much free play.

7/16" 12 point...

So easy on a six banger,FE with headers,not so much.

Thank you