I'll admit, as an ex TAVO (tight arse valiant owner) I'll willingly scrimp and save where possible, but I'll pay money for the right stuff when I have to, though - brake lines, tailshaft manufacture, lowered springs etc.
Which brings me to my most recent escapade - steering.
The stock Chevy steering shaft is 3/4in. So I'm running new 3/4in bar for the remainder of my setup. To avoid having my chest speared in the event of an accident (and per the NCOP) I'm also running a universal in the shaft, right where it passes through the cowl.
Originally, I was looking at torana unis. Simple, easy and plentiful - nope, rare as hens' teeth and expensive to boot.
So I looked at the custom "double D" shaft style automotive universal joint. I did think about the weld-on type, but mechanical fixing for me please.
A well known WA retailer of this kind of product wants $175 and $19 shipping. Product is "on back order" and can expect approx 2 week delay. Full payment to order in. I ask to see the brand, told it's generic steel with needle bearings.
I don't know who falls for this any more, but I know a drop-shipping scenario when I see it. I ask around locally and someone has just bought one, so I ask to see the box.
Generic. Made overseas. City of origin and manufacture date on box.
It's an eBay uni, all of $40 and change with free delivery within 4 days.
