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    Steering linkage U-Joint alternatives

    Hey all new member here,

    as e34 solid coupling u-joints for the steering linkage are no longer available online (without an egregious price) are there any recommendations for alternatives?

    I know Condor has a billet shaft conversion. Any other options, possibly OEM+?


    thanks in advance
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    Also this is off topic, but Im looking to rebuild my zhp rack on top of getting a new u-joint. I know there’s a member here who has been posting a service for this (main reason I joined). Anyone know how I could get in contact with him outside of waiting 30 days and 10 posts on the forum?

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      #3
      As to the rack rebuild, I don’t know if tagging &davidinnyc works on this forum. Let’s see.
      I have read of the e36 people using the 5 series (e39?) links. Not sure if they are what you need, but they are all metal.
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        Originally posted by PowerSax View Post
        As to the rack rebuild, I don’t know if tagging &davidinnyc works on this forum. Let’s see.
        I have read of the e36 people using the 5 series (e39?) links. Not sure if they are what you need, but they are all metal.
        it’s just the e34 coupler part no. 32311151454
        the e39 ones have a rubber guibo like the e36.
        right now it seems I might have to spring for a full linkage set up, I’ve yet to find someone who has some of those u-joints to sell.

        davidinnyc hopefully this works haha, I’d love (and I’m ready) to send my rack out for a rebuild
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          #5
          Looking at the current prices for the E34 u-joint I am glad I bought mine when I did. If you’re looking for a slightly cheaper alternative you could try the LSPR steering shaft. I had their steering shaft in my E46 and thought it was a nice upgrade. No fitment issues and seemed to be a quality piece. Bry5on has the E46 version installed on his touring and may be willing to chime in here.

          https://www.steeringlpsr.com/product-page/bmw-e36-racing-uni-joint-steering-column-linkage-rhd-lhd
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            Yep it’s great. Sharper and finer steering feedback, nothing weird or odd other than having to trim or re-clock the plastic alignment fin on the rack splines which doesn’t affect function. Definitely recommend
            ‘02 332iT / 6 | ‘70 Jaguar XJ6 electric conversion

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