RB> I have a '77 F-250 HiBoy pickup, 351M with a NP435 4 speed, NP 205
 RB> Xfer case, power steering and brakes, no a/c. On my steering, between
 RB> the bottom end of the steering column and the input of my steering
 RB> gear is a shaft with a universal type joint on the column side and a
 RB> ball type joint on the gear side (with a rubber boot). The universal
 RB> is shot, giving me sloppy steering (4-6" on the steering wheel of
 RB> play). This universal used to be available through Ford, now it's
Russ, I don't have any info for you :(  But I DO have a question... how hard 
is it to replace that joint?  I have somewhat sloppy steering on my '80 F-150 
pickup, 351M, C-6 automatic, A/C, power steering and brakes, 9" rear.  Not as 
much play as you talk of though (more like 1" or 2").
 RB> listed as "obsolete" (latin for go buy a new truck). The weird part
Probably be the same for mine.  I've had a hard time finding a few parts for 
it lately (like the interior locks; they're the sliding type, which your 
truck probably has.. they only used them for 2 years with this body style)..
 RB> available, for a mere $370.00 ... Now if they make the shaft

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