Topic: Steering Shaft Extension

[7Jake]

I've moved my front axle forward about 4 " as well as my steering box.  All mounts are in place and angles are fine, except now the steering shaft is too short.  From my quick measurements I need to extend / replace the stock shaft on my '88 4Runner about 4" to make a good slip/shear connection.  I was wondering if anyone knew of an aftermarket shaft or perhaps a different year make or model toyota that might have the same splines or ends but slightly longer.

[MiniSimp]

You'd be better off extending the upper half of your shaft by cutting it in half, extending it 4 inches and welding it back together.

[jimbo74]

what about drilling out the little pins and just using it that way? have you thought about custom spacers? the type they use for a body lift? you wont get 4" out of it, but it will improve it by at least an inch....

[Hyena]

you can drill out the pins or just break them.  if it has 4 inches of shaft more and it fits them run it.  you can put a coupld tack welds on it to keep it from moving too. 

[7Jake [OP]]

I already drilled out the plastic pins and extended the shaft as far as it will go.  It will actually fall in half if I fully engage the splines on the steering box. I've considered putting a spacer in the ragjoint and welding extensions to it, but either way, I'd be relying on my modification to the full extent.  Not that I don't trust my welds, I'd just rather have an unmodified shaft being that It'll be on the highway as well as offroad.

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[yotaweelr]

you can go to I think 4wheel parts, i have seen a adapter that extended the steering shaft between the rag joint and steer shaft. If I were you I would find a steering u-joint setup from a 79-83 and get rid of the rag joint all together. rag joints will break if you loose the power steering on the trail and have to muscle it.