Borgeson Steering Shaft Installed

[stealth71]

Got all the parts in and finally got time to get the new steering shaft installed. Did a little driving and it feels good. A little more steering/road feedback, but no vibration. Also cleared up a lot of room near the alternator for those doing LS swaps and need more space. I had ground the side of the alternator down and was worried about the alt going bad out on the road (750 miles each way to Chevellabration) and not being able to easily swap it. The shaft needed to be cut down 8.25" to make it 18 3/4".

Parts:
Upper U-Joint: 1-48 x 1 DD (214352) Aluminum
Lower U-Joint for GC box: 1 x 3/4 DD x 3/4-30 (214931) Aluminum
Telescoping Shaft: 1 x 24" Extended Length (450024)

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[Mr Nick]

Very nice!

Is this a straight up swap using the parts you listed?

I'm using a factory column and factory gear box.

[JRouche]

Looks good. I dont see any tell tail traces of loctite. You did use some right????? JR

[stealth71]

Very nice!

Is this a straight up swap using the parts you listed?

I'm using a factory column and factory gear box.

You would just need a different lower U-joint. Not sure on the factory gear box size/spline count. The lower part listed is for the Grand Cherokee box. You would need Stock Chevelle size/spline count - 3/4DD, but the shaft and upper will work fine.

[stealth71]

Looks good. I dont see any tell tail traces of loctite. You did use some right????? JR

Not yet. I need to move the upper over one spline to get the wheel straight again. The directions just say retighten after 100 miles. I guess a little blue couldn't hurt.

[Patrick]

Not yet. I need to move the upper over one spline to get the wheel straight again. The directions just say retighten after 100 miles. I guess a little blue couldn't hurt.

I've run their steering shaft on my Jeep for about 8yrs now. They are well built. BTW- I did not use Loc-tite (I've had no problems...and I beat the crap out it) but it does add a margin of safety.

Patrick

[JRouche]

I red loctite many steering and braking fasteners that are not normally removed for service. JR

[Grngoat]

Did you have any trouble getting the top U-joint onto the steering column? I bought the same setup for my 70 GTO and it is impossible to get it on very far, maybe 3/8" max. I thought maybe I bunged up the splines, but the stock one goes back on easily. Just wondering if you had any problems.

[Roadbuster]

This is a nice setup! I went with the same shaft and used the steel u joints in my 68 GTO.

x2 on using the loctite!


Jon

[stealth71]

Did you have any trouble getting the top U-joint onto the steering column? I bought the same setup for my 70 GTO and it is impossible to get it on very far, maybe 3/8" max. I thought maybe I bunged up the splines, but the stock one goes back on easily. Just wondering if you had any problems.

No problems getting it on. Could you car possible have a different column? Did you try counting the splines?

[Grngoat]

It could, but it's a stock GM column anyways. I think they are all 1"x48 as far as that goes.

Somethings not right, though. I'll figure it out eventually. It's still just a roller, so no hurry.

Just curious. Nice looking car btw.

[Skip Fix]

I'm using one on a 79 Camaro and the oval portion is about 0.015 larger than the steering column so it rock some on the through bolt giving a little free play in the wheel.