Rag Joint Replacement

I converted my 66 c10 to ps back in 2005. I recently drove the truck and had the steering fail. The alignment pin on the rag joint sheared. After taking the old joint off, I found the steering shaft and the input shaft on the box don't align perfectly. I suppose it could have been that way on the install, but don't remember that....but it was cold out that day!!
I'm assuming a little misalignment in the geometry could put a heck of a load on the joint.

First, is it possible to correct the alignment some by shimming the box?

Second, would a borgeson joint be more forgiving, and how difficult is that install?

I think the rebuuilt box I bought was from a 76.

Thanks!

 

See answer at "Other" forum ...

 

It never hurts to spread the knowledge, and or questions.

Thanks!

 

But it's a pain to type stuff twice!

 

Cut-N-Paste Baby !! Cut-N-Paste !!!

 

Did you shorten the shaft after you installed the power steering unit? That could be the start of your problems.

 

Yes,

I don't recall the exact length, but I thik about 3/4"

 

That's why I misspelled 'rebuilt' on two different boards!

 

Don't forget to post pictures of your solution on BOTH sites now! HA!