When I had mine, I just wedged pieces of metal on each side and epoxied it solid. Saved me 30$ and didn't even have to remove haha. Held for years with great steering feel improvement
I'm a fan of MM but their steering shafts are atleast $200! I'd rather do this. I first saw this on Premium Fuel Mag's channel but thanks for posting on the topic as well. I definately helped.
Great tip!! Thanks for sharing. You could also cut the shaft to length so it ends in the bottom of the upper yoke sleeve instead of going so far through. This would prevent needing to do all that grinding. Also, if you don't want to weld, you can get the yoke in position on the shaft then drill and tap through both the yoke and the shaft and loctite a 1/4-28 grade-8 cap screw through both to hold it together. That's a strong connection, but if you don't trust one bolt, you can do two, opposite from each other.
great vid. One thing I would like to say is if you are welding the u-joint on yourself don't push it in all the way & bottom it out then weld you want to leave a little space otherwise you can crack the socket from the heat expansion .
The rack is solid mounted to the car. The steering column is also mounted solid with no adjustment. Did you measure the length of the shaft before you cut the rag joint off? How do you know the finished shaft is the right length?
get the maximum motorsports one. THEN after its installed, loosen the bolts that hold your steering column in place and use a pry bar or something equivalent to push your steering shaft away from your header and hold it there while somebody tightens rhe steering column bolts or wedge your pry bar in there and tighten them yourself. ford actually put some adjustment into thebracket bars that hold the column in place for that exact purpose. you'll see when you loosen the column bolts, they arent in holes they're in slots that allow side to side movement.
I did the maximum Motorsports shaft myself and it was a big improvement. It's still not 100% as I have driven foxes with phenomenal steering. Next step is the steering rack, if it's leaking then that will take your 50% improvement to 100%
I replaced the steering rack in mine about 1 year ago. Another good improvement was when I replaced the steering rack bushings with MM aluminum bushings.
So if I buy the maximum motorsports steering shaft, will it eliminate the rubber bushing that I just bought? I just bought that part so I'm going to get it installed but if the whole shaft is a better option then I might just hold off and buy that instead of replacing the rubber
You said to make sure you push the shaft in as far in as possible. What would make it harder to install by leaving it out slightly more? Just out of curiosity. I want to do this but what to make sure I’m doing it right
Christian Chavez if you do, it will be difficult to put the shaft back on the the rack and firewall. Leading you to take the rack off, slide the shaft and reinstalling the rack. That is if you didn’t leave the u joint out to much, in that case it just won’t fit and you won’t be able to bolt it on.
Thanks for the info and the link. I will definitely be doing this to my 89 vert. Would you recommend cutting the excess shaft off the end instead of having it so close to the u-joint?
It's really your call. The joint being replaced doesn't have that much working angle to the point where it can bind within itself. It's relatively straight. The U-joint closest to the firewall is the one that has way more working angle. Just make sure to measure everything if you're going to cut it. The way I had it, it only made the steering shalt 1/4 inch longer, which wasn't all that much. The steering rack is able to accommodate that extra length without issue. Goodluck!
A part of me wants to do a manual rack. Maybe if the steering rack starts to leak again, i'll pull the trigger haha. Do you have a manual rack? Hows the feel?
When I had mine, I just wedged pieces of metal on each side and epoxied it solid. Saved me 30$ and didn't even have to remove haha. Held for years with great steering feel improvement
I'm a fan of MM but their steering shafts are atleast $200! I'd rather do this. I first saw this on Premium Fuel Mag's channel but thanks for posting on the topic as well. I definately helped.
What up bro, Thx for making a shout out in the vid!
No problem! Love the Fox BTW!
Great tip!! Thanks for sharing. You could also cut the shaft to length so it ends in the bottom of the upper yoke sleeve instead of going so far through. This would prevent needing to do all that grinding. Also, if you don't want to weld, you can get the yoke in position on the shaft then drill and tap through both the yoke and the shaft and loctite a 1/4-28 grade-8 cap screw through both to hold it together. That's a strong connection, but if you don't trust one bolt, you can do two, opposite from each other.
great vid. One thing I would like to say is if you are welding the u-joint on yourself don't push it in all the way & bottom it out then weld you want to leave a little space otherwise you can crack the socket from the heat expansion .
The rack is solid mounted to the car.
The steering column is also mounted solid with no adjustment.
Did you measure the length of the shaft before you cut the rag joint off?
How do you know the finished shaft is the right length?
This is great for a k member install
get the maximum motorsports one. THEN after its installed, loosen the bolts that hold your steering column in place and use a pry bar or something equivalent to push your steering shaft away from your header and hold it there while somebody tightens rhe steering column bolts or wedge your pry bar in there and tighten them yourself. ford actually put some adjustment into thebracket bars that hold the column in place for that exact purpose. you'll see when you loosen the column bolts, they arent in holes they're in slots that allow side to side movement.
Quick question when u install the shaft. Did u push the shaft all the way down on the steering gear box then tight it??
Man your ride is clean, dove grey with Saleen wheels! I approve!
I did the maximum Motorsports shaft myself and it was a big improvement. It's still not 100% as I have driven foxes with phenomenal steering. Next step is the steering rack, if it's leaking then that will take your 50% improvement to 100%
I replaced the steering rack in mine about 1 year ago. Another good improvement was when I replaced the steering rack bushings with MM aluminum bushings.
Love your consistency keep it up
Thanks man! I try and put out 1 video a week. Been good about that for 1 year now.
the maximum motorsport fit perfect i have long tubes the 1 and 3/4 inch and has a 351w fit perfect
So if I buy the maximum motorsports steering shaft, will it eliminate the rubber bushing that I just bought? I just bought that part so I'm going to get it installed but if the whole shaft is a better option then I might just hold off and buy that instead of replacing the rubber
i made this change on my Race car and it works but it is no way better my car feels like a tractor compared to the stock rag joint!
Love your videos. I have 1990 fox that I did a sn95 full interior swap. Do think I can do the same thing to mine with the sn95 stering and fox shaft ?
Do you get more vibrations now that that vibration dampening system is gone?
Yea we want to see the work to do this stuff
thanks for the videos bro!
will do that ..excellent tip!!!
I found that the upper u joint on the steering shaft I replaced had the play in it. Not the rag joint That was for a 97 stang.
nice homie!
You said to make sure you push the shaft in as far in as possible. What would make it harder to install by leaving it out slightly more? Just out of curiosity. I want to do this but what to make sure I’m doing it right
Christian Chavez if you do, it will be difficult to put the shaft back on the the rack and firewall. Leading you to take the rack off, slide the shaft and reinstalling the rack. That is if you didn’t leave the u joint out to much, in that case it just won’t fit and you won’t be able to bolt it on.
Thanks for the info and the link. I will definitely be doing this to my 89 vert. Would you recommend cutting the excess shaft off the end instead of having it so close to the u-joint?
It's really your call. The joint being replaced doesn't have that much working angle to the point where it can bind within itself. It's relatively straight. The U-joint closest to the firewall is the one that has way more working angle. Just make sure to measure everything if you're going to cut it. The way I had it, it only made the steering shalt 1/4 inch longer, which wasn't all that much. The steering rack is able to accommodate that extra length without issue. Goodluck!
Thanks brother, I appreciate the input!
The 03-04 Cobra Rack is a great upgrade to improve steering feel dramatically.
Will it fit with No problem??
You need a Maximum Motorsports steering shaft, but otherwise it bolts right in.
Just didnt feel like showing us the removing of the steering colom?
Yo I just did this with my dad today😂
Where do you have your jack stands placed?
Haha, I thought your car was 4wd before I saw the jack stands!
Does anyone know if new edges can benefit from something like this? I have a 2000gt always looking for ways to make it handle better
Link doesnt work anymore
Great vid! Step closer to a manual rack
A part of me wants to do a manual rack. Maybe if the steering rack starts to leak again, i'll pull the trigger haha. Do you have a manual rack? Hows the feel?
Nice bro
do they sell these pre made
Will this work on a newedge?
Thank you
Will u be At fabulous fords this year. Or anyone in the comments section going. Im coming from northern cali to check it out
or bolts aren't tight....
rack and pinion bushings are probably worn out. don't waste time with this
I used an 04 Cobra Rack and the Maximum Motorsports Steering Shaft, major improvement!