Editing Talk:Steering shaft assemblies from junkyard parts

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==Design flaws==
i like this article but there are some flaws in the design. I am currently finishing a 350/th400 in a 84 ranger, so I'm going thru the same fiery hoops that this guy is going thru. One, If the hemi joint is not a designated "square" bearing the longevity will be diminished. I had to have a pipe lathed down and welded. Two his two carden joints are out of phase 90 degrees. It may work but not with out unnecessary movement. I repeat I like his creativity and design and appreciate the thank you for the effort.

I agree with the comments above.  I tried to add almost the exact observation (and similar praise) for the described project 
on the WIKI page but got erased immediately.  Another problem with the design as shown is the Heim intermediate bearing is redundant.
If the top shaft bearing is adequately rigid and the steering box is obviously rigid, the Heim bearing will only serve to add 
stress to the system.  It is impossible to perfectly line up three in-line bearings and this added constraint will add stress.  
May be minimal but is a negative.  The bearing is not needed just ad intermediate bearings are not called for in a two U-joint 
drive shaft.  Otherwise I applaude the Pick-A-Part approach!
jaj