Front End Shake

[Don]

Don, there is another Thread regarding front end shake

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/show...761#post534761

I mentioned that I have never experienced the problem on my CR. Bob asked, if I have a " rag joint "

Your help with an explanation, when you built the CR the spec sheet I obtained from the original owner mentioned a GM tilt column.

............thanks

Don

[dscott]

Don, I don't use a rag joint. I use a solid shaft with u-joints at each end to connect to the GM column and rack. The rag joint is usually a leather or rubber cushion between the rack and the steering shaft. It does help eliminate vibrations and steering wheel shake. Flaming river sells a joint with a vibration dampner built in. I have found that most of the time the problem is in the wheel balance and the alignment.
Don