Catalog: Borgeson Catalog | |
| . INDEX Page Introduction 1 Single U-Joints 2 Double U-Joints 3 Vibration Reducers ... 6 Couplers and Adapters 6 Race Car U-joints 7 Steering Columns, Accessories 8-11 ... Steering Column Drops 9 Steering Wheels, Accessories 10 Manual Steering ... Boxes 11-12 Steering Brackets 12 Power Steering Boxes, Pumps, Pulleys 13-16 Custom ... Power Steering Hoses 15 Pitman Arms, Stainless Pitman ... Manual Conversions 17 58-64 Chevy Power Steering Conversions 17 55-57 Chevy Conversions ... Restorations 20-21 Late-Model Mustang Steering Shafts 21 Replacement Truck Shafts 22- ... 25 Custom Truck Shafts 25 Steering System Design 26-31 Power Steering Tech ... | |
| .com orders/tech: 860-482-8283 BORGESON UNIVERSAL COMPANY, INC. Founded in 1914, BORGESON ... began by manufacturing universal joints for lathes and milling machines. By the ... 1920s, Ford was using our universal joints for steering some unusual vehicles they ... in 1982, BORGESON had been supplying steering universal joints for racing vehicles ... , we have developed our needle bearing universal joints into the most reliable, ... operating, strongest for their size, u-joints available today. Today, BORGESON is the ... and supplier of aftermarket steering universal joints in the Street Rod, Racing, ... to expand, Borgeson purchased Mullins Steering Gears in 2001. Previous to the purchase ... | |
| BORGESON u-joints are machined in our factory on state of ... manufacturers. They operate at angles up to 35 . For example, with our ... column to a Saginaw box. Similar to OEM u-joints, the staked needle bearing caps prevent ... . 2 BORGESON Single Needle Bearing Universal Joints SINGLE U-JOINT Needle Bearing or ... Non-Needle Bearing U-Joints? Needle bearing u-joints have the ... much longer than non-needle bearing u-joints. Borgeson recommends only the needle ... bearing u-joints for use on street vehicles. Our u-joints are ... never need maintenance. Needle bearing u-joints outlast non-needle bearing joints by a ... factor of 10 to 1. Our needle bearing joints have zero backlash (radial play) for ... more precise steering and a better feel for the road. ... | |
| enthusiasts. With the more frequent use of rack and pinions and low profile ... more road vibrations transmitted to the steering wheel than in the past. Using urethane ... that are transmitted through the steering system and felt in the steering wheel. ... The use of the BORGESON vibration reducer ... results in immediate change in the steering feel. As an added benefit, this ... to increase the overall life of the steering components, including the steering ... column. Vibration Reducer/U-Joint Combination The Vibration Reducer/U- ... Joint Combination (VJ) comes with a 9/16"-26 ... end and any spline or DD size on the u-joint end of the VJ. The VJ is also available ... steel and any spline or DD size on the u-joint end. Polished stainless is available as ... | |
| and safe method of attaching your steering components. If phasing needs to be ... adjusted because of a tight spot in a u-joint, you can easily index or rotate a spline ... aluminum splined shafts to match the u-joints you will be using. The u-joint is ... locked onto the shaft using set screws and lock nuts. The drawback ... is that the phasing is fixed. However, using Double D style is preferred over ... by a certified welder. Overheating the u-joint bearings (which causes loss of ... loose in the hole so it is necessary to use a safety backup such as a hose clamp or ... wire in conjunction with a pin. Never use a bolt to hold smooth shafts together ... any installation, we custom fit your steering shaft and joints to your car. ... | |
| 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 ... also call for a support bearing to be used. The support must be mounted to the ... 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 ... with a 3/4" hole size are commonly used for supports. Rod end bearings are ... holes and must be welded in. 6 BORGESON Steering Shaft Support Bearings Billet Aluminum ... Chrysler Couplers and Adapters Often a u-joint can be eliminated by using a 2" ... called a coupler, to extend either the steering box, R P shaft or the column shaft. The ... | |
| advantage to the pin and block style of universal joint is a high strength to weight, ... size and cost ratio. These u-joints are manufactured from high strength ... alloy heat treated steel. Because the u-joints use pivot pins and blocks instead of ... fabricating remote shift linkage. These u-joints are not for street use. click: www. ... com orders/tech: 860-482-8283 Pin Block Universal Joints-RACING ONLY U7H Shift Linkage ... Only n 1/2 or 5/8" smooth bore each end U10H Formula Car Shift Linkage Drag Racing ... Steering (not for circle track or road racing) n ... 9/16-26" or 5/8-36" spline combination U12H Oval Track Steering n 5/8" or 3/4" ... except 9/16-17", 9/16-36",1-48", 1"-DD) U12H Lightweight Oval Track Steering n 5/8" ... except 9/16-17", 9/16-36",1-48", 1"-DD) U7H U10H U12H 3/4" 2-3/4" 3-3/8" 1" 3" 1-1/ ... | |
| .borgeson.com orders/tech: 860-482-8283 Steering Conversion Kits Power to Manual ... Steering Conversion Parts for GM Passenger Cars ... go if you want to shed weight and free up some extra horsepower (and build up ... your arms too). We only use the GM 525 box. The Vega 140 steering ... adequate for mid-size cars. The GM 525 uses a 3/4"-30 input shaft. Quick ratio ... steering boxes are also available. Manual to ... Power Steering Conversion Parts for GM Passenger Cars ... If you want to add power steering, we have all the parts youll need: the ... right steering box, pitman arm, OEM flex joint, power ... steering pump, custom hoses and brackets. ... Drag-Link Adapter This adapter must be used when converting a power steering ... | |
| .com orders/tech: 860-482-8283 Manual Steering Boxes/ Mustang Shaft Assemblies ... are available for both manual and power steering. A vibration reducer/u-joint ... to help take vibrations out of the steering system. '94 up Mustang Intermediate ... . It consists of two needle bearing u-joints and two telescoping shaft assemblies. ... By eliminating the factory rag joint , additional header clearance is gained ... . The precision needle bearing u-joints give a great positive feel to the ... steering with no backlash or radial play. The ... also available with a vibration reducer/u-joint combination. 55-57 CHEVY MANUAL ... STEERING BOXES Part # Description 920012 55-57 ... Input (4 Turn) 990008 55-57 Chevy, Steering Column Shaft, modified 921005 55-57 ... | |
| 22 BORGESON Replacement Truck Steering Shafts Full Size Dodge Trucks Full size ... Pickups and Ramchargers have a type of steering coupler that can show signs of wear in ... 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 ... have been installed. Replacing the worn steering shaft with another OEM shaft only gives ... 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 ... trucks eliminates both the factory flex joint and the rag joint with a second u-joint ... | |
| 24 BORGESON Replacement Truck Steering Shafts 1972-86 Jeep CJ Jeeps original ... steering shaft assembly was not designed for the ... these can cause premature wear of the steering shaft assembly. BORGESON has developed ... with two precision needle bearing u-joints. The stock CJ steering system never had ... any type of dampening between the steering box and column so a lot of road shock ... was transmitted to the steering wheel. BORGESON offers an upgraded ... a vibration reducer, similar to the one used in the newer YJ, to dampen the road ... shock. The steering assembly is easy to install with common ... much tighter and more responsive steering. The steering will feel better than the ... design, the newer Jeep Wranglers steering shaft assembly was not designed for the ... | |
| /tech: 860-482-8283 Replacement Truck Steering Shafts Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer ... out over time. If the truck is lifted, used for towing, or is used offroad, the ... steering system will wear much quicker. In many ... 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 ... your vehicle is not listed, please call us at 860-482-8283 and our sales and ... you require. Remanufactured GM Manual Steering Boxes Now Available 1973-94 Chevy and ... GMC Full Size Trucks Over time and when used in applications such as towing, plowing ... | |
| 26 BORGESON Designing your steering system STEERING BOX OR RACK AND PINION ... U-JOINT U-JOINT U-JOINT U-JOINT TELESCOPING SHAFT COUPLER VIBRATION ... REDUCER COUPLER STEERING COLUMN SPLINED OR DOUBLE D SHAFT ... D SHAFT SPLINED OR DOUBLE D SHAFT U-JOINT SPLINED OR DOUBLE D SHAFT U-JOINT Often ... the steering system is designed late in the building ... process. We recommend that the steering be mocked up at the time the engine and ... Positioning of the column, shafts, and u-joints with respect to the engine, exhaust and ... steering box early on can help in selecting the ... parts. With the wide selection of our u-joints, shafts, and vibration reducers, any ... the best course, but even a system with up to 10 u-joints can be designed as long ... | |
| Determine splined shaft length with two u-joints. Please keep in mind that we stock ... stainless shafting in 1/4" increments up to 16". 1. Measure the distance from ... C is 18" subtract 3" (1-1/2" for each joint). B is 15". Order a 16" shaft and trim ... Determine splined shaft length with one u-joint and u-joint/vibration reducer ... : If C is 19" subtract 4" (1-1/2" for a joint and 2-1/2" for the vibration reducer). ... splined shaft length with three or more u-joints. 1. Buy the u-joints first. 2. Install a ... joint on the column and one on the box/rack. ... 3. Use dowels or PVC pipe and mock up the system around obstacles. Order the ... a vibration reducer to an existing steering system. There are various ways of ... | |
| Shapes...The Strongest Method Detroit uses irregularly shaped shafts such as ... them by staking or clamping. Since steering failures are practically unheard of in ... . BORGESON offers splined shafts and joints which give the option of easy ... 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 ... with the center workings of the joint. To determine the spline size of a ... full circle. If you have something unusual or youre unsure about measuring the ... impression of it in clay and send it to us. A Double D (figure D) shaft has two ... to two flats in the female end of the u-joint. The disadvantage of this style is the ... FOR TOTAL Pinning Common practice is to use two 3/16" diameter roll pins in each ... | |
| -482-8283 Design Information Angle of U-joint Operation The BORGESON 16 series u- ... joints will operate smoothly up to 35 . The 16 series double u-joints ... will operate smoothly up to 70 . The u-joints must not be altered in any way. Pin and ... block style u-joints will operate at 30 smoothly. CAUTION: ... Collapsibility Every steering system should include some means of ... to intentionally design angles into the steering system so that the force of a collision ... from the driver. A second method is to use the BORGESON Collapsible Intermediate ... INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ANGLE DESIGNED INTO STEERING SHAFT DEFLECTS COLUMN UPWARD UPON ... Shaft Size: BORGESON DOES NOT RECOMMEND USING LESS THAN 3/4" DIAMETER SHAFTS All ... 4" shaft and can be twisted with a 14" steering wheel. 35 MAXIMUM ... | |
| CAUTION: Keying and Set Screws Using a key, as is done in many industrial ... power effectively from the shaft to the joint. A key, however, is not suitable to take ... the vehicle. Set screws should never be used to secure smooth bore joints. They ... should only be used as a method to prevent a splined or ... D shaft from disengaging from the joint (an indentation or flat should be made ... the set screw on splined or DD shafts). U-Joint Orientation When two joints are used on ... wear or binding can result if the u-joints are not phased properly. If the u- ... joints are at a severe angle, even if they are ... phased correctly, a hard spot in the steering may occur for no apparent reason. If ... this happens, index the u-joints two or three splines in one direction. ... | |
| actual shipping charges. We ship via U.P.S. Ground, 3 Day Select, 2nd Day Air or ... warranty: BORGESON and MULLINS STEERING GEARS will not be liable for personal ... or property damage caused by the use or misuse of any product that we ... no control over installation and/or use of our products. We will repair or ... refund will be granted. Any parts used in competition are excluded from this ... product purchased directly from us and currently offered for sale in our ... to a 20% restocking charge. If a u-joint does not have a 3/4"-36, 3/4"DD, or a 3 ... end, it is considered a non-inventory u-joint. Products must be in resellable ... . Before any item can be returned to us, a Return Authorization Number must be ... | |
