Lower intermediate steering shaft rubber isolator problem 2003

[UK STUBBS]

Hi I’m having a problem with slop in the steering of a Rhd 2003 tj I have narrowed it down to the rubber isolator sleeve type thing on the lower shaft near where it clamps on to the steering box it seems the rubber/polyurethane bit has gone to chewing gum so the pins that go through move from side to side resulting in around 1-2” play in the steering wheel.i can only find the earlier shafts for sale in the uk.
Question
1 do the earlier shafts still fit the 2003 onwards?
2 has anyone had any luck repairing one maybe getting all the rubber out and filling back up with some sort of polyurethane sealant or resin?
3 how much vibration do you think I would get if I welded it up?
I really appreciate any help and glad to have joined this forum as it’s been a goldmine for answers with my past tj,s

 

[CreepinDeth]

Theres a thread I found somewhere that discussed buying a new 97-02 version, pressing off the connection point, and pressing in the 2003-06 end shaft to resolve the steering issue

Thats actually all I have left to do
Believe I asked if its just literally a press to push that pin out and back in, but dont think I got an answer

 

[mrblaine]

Hi I’m having a problem with slop in the steering of a Rhd 2003 tj I have narrowed it down to the rubber isolator sleeve type thing on the lower shaft near where it clamps on to the steering box it seems the rubber/polyurethane bit has gone to chewing gum so the pins that go through move from side to side resulting in around 1-2” play in the steering wheel.i can only find the earlier shafts for sale in the uk.
Question
1 do the earlier shafts still fit the 2003 onwards?
2 has anyone had any luck repairing one maybe getting all the rubber out and filling back up with some sort of polyurethane sealant or resin?
3 how much vibration do you think I would get if I welded it up?
I really appreciate any help and glad to have joined this forum as it’s been a goldmine for answers with my past tj,s

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If it helps, I have a couple I can send over if you want to pay the freight. They are good used take outs from all the steering we install from PSC. You are the single exception where I will find out what the freight cost is prior to your acceptance of the charge. To clarify, parts are free, the ride is not.

 

[UK STUBBS]

That’s really nice of you if you would check the postage cost that would be great?
Thanks.mark

 

[mrblaine]

That’s really nice of you if you would check the postage cost that would be great?
Thanks.mark

I'll have to pack one in a tube to get the size and weight. After that I get to stand around with my thumb up my ass until I have an address. Private message will work just fine to share that info.

 

[UK STUBBS]

I'll have to pack one in a tube to get the size and weight. After that I get to stand around with my thumb up my ass until I have an address. Private message will work just fine to share that info.

 

[UK STUBBS]

Many thanks just sent.