85 eagle rag joint

[TEagle85]

I need to replace the rag joint on my eagle but having a hard time finding the part. Is this a somewhat universal part?
Possibly thinking about doing a cherokee steering gear box swap in the future, would that be a different rag joint?   

Thanks

[eaglebeek]

A similar rag joint was used in many GM light trucks/pickups in the mid to late 60s. I'm wondering if joints for such vehicles will fit our Eagles.

[TEagle85]

? not sure, I think since I have it all tore apart anyway Im going to just go ahead with the swap, going to get a 98' Jeep Cherokee gear box, new pitman arm for a Eagle, lines and a stock Eagle steering pump and reservoir. Should all work together from what I gathered in the Forum.
Just cant find any info on the rag joints. Even searching the 98 cherokee 

[eaglefreek]

I don't think Cherokee's used a ragjoint. I think you'll need to take your old one with you to the parts store and match it up to one in the Help section.

[Amc1320]

Amc used G M steering columns

Maybe the rag joints are the same too?

I would take it to the parts store, cross it with a camaro or some other rwd gm car of a similar year

[carnuck]

The rag joints are available in at least 4 sizes on the "HELP!" rack. I want to get rid of teh rag joint but the Eagle doesn't have a slip joint like Jeep XJs do. I have a tilt column from a Comanche with column shift I'd like to use, but the cable setup won't work with the Eagle (the brake assembly upper section has a hole for it)

[Mernsy]

The 'Pedia parts catalog comes up with J8134564. I guess the proper name is "flange".

http://amceaglesden.com/guide/Section_36,_Steering_Gear,_Steering_Columns_and_Steering_Wheels

[carnuck]

Dorman 31002 HELP! Power Steering Coupling Disc or one of the others on the same page. {Amazon)

[runs.like]

So is the Dorman 31002 the right part??  I'm ready to pull my steering gear box and can see I'm going to need a rag joint too.   If i can help it I dont want to pull it all apart until I have parts in hand.

[runs.like]

Went to NAPA and asked for the Dorman 31002 and they gave me what they said was the NAPA equivalent, it was way too small in diameter.  Not sure if they gave me the wrong part or what...

[carnuck]

Did they give you a BK 630-1440 or NOE 630-1440 ? I've noticed the newer numbered parts aren't always correct.

[runs.like]

NAPA  gave me 630-1440, it was way too small

[carnuck]

Grey or red package?

[runs.like]

Grey

[carnuck]

Does it say "Made in China" on the back?