66 steering rag joint

[Richard E.]

I'm looking for a source for a replacement rag joint (non-telescopic) for a 66 Corvette. The steering box and steering column in the car are factory original.
Also, are both ends of the rag joint 3/4" dia. with 36 splines?
Any leads are appreciated. Thanks in advance for all replies.

[Rick H.]

Re: 66 steering rag joint

The 1963-66 standard (non-tele) column rag joint uses the exact same forging on both sides of the rag material. The part# that appears on that forging is 5686624. The rag material in the current reproductions is inferior to the original material. GM original rag joints do pop up from time to time on eBay, but are very pricey ($600+ for an NOS example). With some luck one of the other NCRS members will see this thread and offer to sell you one of their extra original 1963-66 rag joints.

1963-66 Rag joint1.jpg
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[Richard E.]

Re: 66 steering rag joint

Rick,
Thank you for the helpful information and photos. I was also wondering about availability of aftermarket rag joints. For example, I understand Ididit Co. makes a rag joint for C2 Corvettes but it might be applicable only for use with their replacement steering columns, not sure. This item is not factory correct of course.