BORGESON u-joints are machined in our factory on state of the art CNC
equipment from solid billet steel, stainless steel, or aluminum. Ongoing
engineering and testing ensures our components meet or exceed current
automotive production vehicle requirements. Any of our 3 Double D (a round
shaft with two flats) sizes, 14 different spline size yokes, and the '94 and later
Mustang "V" style can be combined to mate components from many different
manufacturers. They operate at angles up to 35 . For example, with our components, you could easily connect a GM column to a new Mustang rack and
pinion or a Ford column to a Saginaw box. Similar to OEM u-joints, the
staked needle bearing caps prevent loosening and adjustment malfunction.
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Single Needle Bearing Universal Joints
SINGLE U-JOINT
Needle Bearing or Non-Needle
Bearing U-Joints?
Needle bearing u-joints have the distinct advantage
of lasting much longer than non-needle bearing
u-joints. Borgeson recommends only the
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If more than two joints are used in a steering system, a support bearing must
be used to prevent looping and binding. Use of a vibration reducer and two
u-joints will also call for a support bearing to be used. The support must be
mounted to the frame, not to a sheet metal section of the body. Sheet metal will
not withstand the stresses. The shaft should fit easily through the support with
no binding. A system with a double u-joint and a single u-joint counts as a
three joint system and would require a support bearing. Note: all support
bearings work with round or DD shafting
Rod End Bearings
Rod end bearings with a 3/4" hole size are commonly used for supports.
Rod end bearings are supplied with two jam nuts for mounting. They are
available in steel, stainless steel and polished stainless steel.
Billet Support Bearings
All billet supports accommodate a 3/4" shaft. Our standard supports are 2-1/2"
long with two threaded holes in the end for mounting and are available in s
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Billet Column Drops
Smooth, Recessed
and Open Styles
Machined from solid billet aluminum, these polished
drops come in three styles and various hole diameters
to fit most columns. Adjustable swivel easily compensates for different column and dash angles. Available
in 1-3/4", 2", 2-1/4" and 2-3/8" diameter holes and
lengths of 2", 3", 4", 5", 6" and 7". The 2-3/8" drop has
a notch to clear the wire harness cover on GM
columns.
Recessed Open Blank
BLANK COLUMN DROPS
paintable
polished
sizes
910172
911172
1-3/4" Dia x 2"
910173
911173
1-3/4" Dia x 3"
910174
911174
1-3/4" Dia x 4"
910175
911175
1-3/4" Dia. x 5"
910176
911176
1-3/4" Dia x 6"
910177
911177
1-3/4" Dia x 7"
910182
911182
1-7/8" Dia X 2"
910183
911183
1-7/8" Dia X 3"
910184
911184
1-7/8" Dia X 4
910185
911185
1-7/8" Dia X 5"
910186
911186
1-7/8" Dia X 6"
910187
911187
1-7/8" Dia X 7"
910202
911202
2" Dia x 2"
910203
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See page 16 for OEM style
remanufactured boxes with
original long one piece
steering shafts.
GM 140 and Saginaw 525
Billet Side Covers
Dress-up side cover with a radiused edge design. Made from
billet aluminum with your choice of polished or machined
finish. Includes stainless steel fasteners and gasket.
Stainless Steel Pitman Nut
Polished stainless steel with stainless washer.
Specify 3/4" or 7/8" sector shaft.
Saginaw 525 Manual Steering Box
Brand New OEM and remanufactured units are available. The GM 525
steering box is a stout unit that has withstood the test of time. GM started
producing this box in the 50s and still uses versions of it for production
vehicles today. The GM 525 steering box is available with a 1" or a 3-1/2" long
input shaft with 16:1 or 24:1 steering ratios. All steering boxes have a 3-year
warranty. Reversed boxes are available.
Most GM 140, 525, 605 and 700
steering boxes use the same three
hole mounting pattern.
Steering
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Power Steering Pumps Hose Kits
Polished Billet Power Steering
Pump Remote Reservoir
Beautifully machined billet aluminum power steering
reservoir. Classy, sleek design with O-ring sealed cap.
Tapped for standard rubber hose fitting or AN fitting.
Mounting bracket included.
Custom Made OEM Style Rubber Hose Kits
We have the equipment to assemble any type factory swedged hose fitting and
hose so we have many popular GM, Ford and Chrysler standard applications
in stock that may fit your project. We can also custom assemble whatever
you need. Hose kits include fittings and any necessary mounting hardware
as shown.
GM Power Steering Pumps
Power Steering Remote Pump Mounting Kit
Type-2 kits are for V-belt drives and type-3 for serpentine small
and big block Chevy applications. Pump mounting kit includes:
bracket, pulley and adjuster bar (pump not included).
Power Steering Remote Pump
New aluminum pump made for us by G
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'55-57 Chevy Steering Components
'55-57 Drag-Link Adapter
This adapter must be used when converting a power steering
equipped '55-57 Chevy to a new GM 605 system. It allows the
original power steering drag link and pitman arm to be used
with the new box. Otherwise, you must replace the original drag link
with one from a manual steering car.
Get rid of that old leaky ram
assembly and control valve...
Bolt-On 605 Conversion
Vastly improve the steering feel of your classic Chevy with our new bolt-on
GM 605 conversion kit. The 605 is GMs most compact power steering box
and works great in the limited space available. The extended sector shaft is a
sealed separate assembly with its own lubrication. The heavy-duty bracket
bolts to the original three mounting holes in the frame and utilizes a second
strap on the outside of the frame to stiffen the box. The original
pitman arm can be used with the new box.
Weld-On Conversion
Same conversion as the bolt-on
assem
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Replacement Truck Steering Shafts
Full Size Dodge Trucks
Full size Dodge Pickups and Ramchargers have a type of steering coupler that
can show signs of wear in as little as 4000 miles, depending on how the truck is
used. This wear, which causes play in the trucks steering, is even more noticeable
if your truck is used for plowing, towing or if oversized tires have been installed.
Replacing the worn steering shaft with another OEM shaft only gives you a temporary fix, but BORGESON has engineered replacement steering shaft assemblies
with precision needle bearing u-joints that will probably out last your truck.
NEW! 1979-1993 Dodge Two Joint
Extreme-Duty Steering Shaft Assemblies
This BORGESON replacement for '79-93 Dodge trucks eliminates both the factory
flex joint and the rag joint with a second u-joint. Use this assembly if you use your
truck for very rough off-roading and worry about the rag joint failing. You must verify
that the rag joint flange can be
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Replacement Truck Steering Shafts
Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer
Cherokee and Wagoneer assemblies wear out over time. If the truck is
lifted, used for towing, or is used offroad, the steering system will wear much
quicker. In many cases, OEM replacements are not available for older vehicles.
BORGESON has developed bolt-in replacements for many of these applications
that are no longer available. The steering assembly can be installed with
common hand tools.
Custom Steering Shaft Assemblies
BORGESON can build a custom steering shaft assembly for virtually any type of car, truck or van. If your
vehicle is not listed, please call us at 860-482-8283 and our sales and technical staff will be happy to
design the appropriate assembly for your application. Since we most likely have the individual components available, with a little information from you regarding spline size and overall assembly length, we
will be able to provide the
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Splines and Irregular Shapes...The Strongest Method
Detroit uses irregularly shaped shafts such as splined or a Double D configuration and inserts them into
a similarly shaped hole with practically no play and then secures them by staking or clamping. Since
steering failures are practically unheard of in modern production cars, one should strongly consider this
method as having significant merit.
BORGESON offers splined shafts and joints which give the option of easy disassembly when repairs on the
vehicle become necessary. Another advantage is the ability to rotate the shaft in relation to the u-joint in
small increments. This makes it easier to position the u-joints in the correct relationship to each other.
A flat should be filed on the splined shaft where the set screw will clamp (figure A). This will prevent damage to the spline and allow for easier disassembly. Always lock the set screw with a lock nut, Loc-Tite or
similar product. The shaft must be flush
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Design Information
CAUTION: Corvair Steering Boxes
Corvairs were rear-engined cars; this means there was very little weight on the front tires.
The steering box used in these cars was a very light duty box. It is not recommended for use in
a street rod with the engine in the front. Steering gear failure could cause a severe accident.
CAUTION: Vega Steering Boxes
We also recommend a maximum weight limit of 2500 lbs. for a vehicle using a Saginaw 140 (Vega)
steering Box. We recommend the 525 Saginaw box for vehicles exceeding 2500 lbs.
Steering Box Adjustment
All Mullins boxes are set at the factory to the proper specifications. Any adjustments of the box beyond that will
void the warranty and cause premature wear on the steering box. Please do not try to adjust your steering box.
Please contact us if you feel your steering box needs adjustment.
Power Steering Tips
Diagnosing Power Steering Problems
When trying to dete
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