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Unread 01-27-2006, 05:31 AM   #1
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sector shaft difference
I need a sector shaft from a ZJ for a project car. I have found one from a WJ. Is there a difference in the lower sector shaft from a ZJ to a WJ? I've read some of the articles on the u-joints gong bad, should I stay away from a used shaft? What is a good option from used?

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Unread 01-27-2006, 06:38 AM   #2
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To my knowledge, sector shafts do not have U-joints. The sector shaft is the splined shaft that protrudes from the steering box that the pitman arm attaches to.
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Unread 01-27-2006, 09:27 AM   #3
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Maybe my terminology is incorrect. What I'm looking for is the shaft that connects the steering gear box to the steering column.
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Unread 01-27-2006, 09:41 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by awdco56
Maybe my terminology is incorrect. What I'm looking for is the shaft that connects the steering gear box to the steering column.
check on ebay. I think I've seen one there 2 days ago
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Unread 01-27-2006, 01:56 PM   #5
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That's what promted my question. I found safts from both a 2000 and a 1998. The mode calls for a shaft from a 1998, but I've been told the shafts are the same from 93 to 03. The shaft n the 2000 has low miles, a real plus. Thet's were my question originates. Is the lower shaft from a ZJ and WJ the same? or at least similar in respect to length and upper/lower connectors?
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Unread 01-27-2006, 02:43 PM   #6
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No idea if they are the same but since ZJ's and WJ's rarely use the same parts I highly doubt it. Get the one from a '98 and be sure that way.
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