1997 Ranger rag joint replacment

[tburch1]

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement rag joint for a 97 Ranger? I drilled out the rivets and removed the old rag joint from the intermediate shaft and got a replacement from a local parts store (the only one around that even carried 'em) but the bolt pattern was off. The dealer only sells the shaft and the joint together for ~$200! This sucks

 

[wizkid00104]

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement rag joint for a 97 Ranger? I drilled out the rivets and removed the old rag joint from the intermediate shaft and got a replacement from a local parts store (the only one around that even carried 'em) but the bolt pattern was off. The dealer only sells the shaft and the joint together for ~$200! This sucks

Maybe this will help.

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51227

Adding a picture may help other members,

 

[tburch1]

Thanks, but I ended up getting it from the dealer. The threaded joint coupling that the steering box fits into was cracked so simply replacing the rubber pieces wouldn't do.