Steering universal question

[Toqwik]

When installing steering universals on a Gm column, the longer bolt lines up with the original hole at the bottom of the column. The other bolt you tighten against the column shaft, should I drill a "cup" for that bolt to go into, or just tighten the bolt up tight against the shaft? Same on the rod that connects the box to the column, should I drill those also?

[choprods]

Not absolutely necessary-BUT sounds like a little safety thinking to me....ya might also put some Loctite on the allen screw.

[Thirtycoup]

hey scott, definately go with the cup man, don't take any chances! i drilled my u-joint and added spring pins as well as using 4 large tack-welds on each end. good luck, mike

[warbird]

Spot drill them for sure. Then check the the set screws and lock nuts for tightness every so often.