Topic: i got problem please help

[DRTYLUVN]

after the ifs box install while trying to put back the steering shaft (hysteer) 85 toy truck
we had to wedge a flat head screw driver in the small slot/opening on the "Y" u-joint looking thing to open it up a little to get the shaft to slide in
well with just my luck, the "Y" part cracked a little on top of the slot but with the bolt tightened down the crack closes up

1. do you think it would be safe still, since it is a 2pc cast together to form both sides of the "Y"
2. i looked it up at my dealership and its $200 just to replace it new but there is 4 different ones, 2 for colapsable w/ or w/o tilt
   then 2 for non-colapsible w/ or w/o tilt, this sucks cause at my local Pick n Pull  usually the steering column is gone so i wouldnt be able to tell if its tilt or not

any insight would help

[mudmaster]

Get a couple at the Pick n Pull?? It's gotta be cheaper than buying from the dealer........

[OOPS]

My advice to you. it is your steering, fix it right.

[DRTYLUVN [OP]]

it is my steering thats why im puzzled and wanna do it right
the dealer item is still just a maybe that they might still be able to get it
i guess i'll be searching hard at my local pick n pull

[yotaneck13]

wait im confused do you need that part on the end of the shaft that connects to the steering box its self? pm me if so ill just send you one i got a bunch

[Rocksurfer]

Don't take chances especially the steering components, even though the crack closed it's cracked and may break completely at a very inopportune moment... like driving down the freeway.

[DRTYLUVN [OP]]

Don't take chances especially the steering components, even though the crack closed it's cracked and may break completely at a very inopportune moment... like driving down the freeway.

I know thats why im looking for one to change it out