So, you are going to use the AD box? Just cut the shaft above the box long enough for whatever U-joint, plus a little, you are going to use.

You will need to make a strong support for the front end of the new column, since it is no longer supported by the box.

Ed

Last edited by EdPruss; 06/07/2016 1:52 PM.

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