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redz 1970 K5 · 01-10-2007, 12:25 PM

I ordered the Borgeson steering shaft from Summit on Tuesday at about 3PM, it was on my doorstep on Wednesday at noon. I put in on last night. After the 91 conversion, oil cooler fiasco and with the header install looming on the horizon, I was very excited about an install that took about 30 minutes start to finish. It was a treat.

Before when the truck was running but not moving, I had about 1/8 turn in play in the steering wheel 'slop' before it would begin to turn with the stock shaft. With the Borgeson shaft, it only has about 1/16 turn in play and feels all around tighter.

I am not completely happy though, however I think I realized that I have unreasonable expectations. I kept thinking that I can get the nice tight steering response I am looking for if I change everything out. Steering stabilizers, drag link, borgeson shaft, etc.

I finally realized that I drive an almost 20 year old truck with a 6" suspension lift and 37" tires. It feels as good as it's gonna feel. I am comparing it to my Durango which is stock with rack and pinion and of COURSE it won't feel like that.

The burb feels really good, it drives good, I just need to accept it for what it is and enjoy it.

84 400 · 01-10-2007, 03:22 PM

nice m od man my 84 is still factory front end and still very tight I had a 85 with the same miles and it was all slop

redz 1970 K5 · 01-10-2007, 03:55 PM

Why do you think that is?

redz 1970 K5 · 01-10-2007, 04:33 PM

Actually, I am going to go ahead and do a new drag link setup and call it good. I think it can be just a little better, and the concensus over at ck5 seems to be that new drag link ends will get me where I want to be.

84 400 · 01-10-2007, 05:06 PM

drag link shoul help if the are worn out links. i am not sure why my two trucks were diffrent. better up keep? i don't know. maybe it was location the 84 is from TX the 85 was from MA. Also as you mentioned it is lifted and running large tires so that has alot to do with it.

redz 1970 K5 · 01-11-2007, 11:40 AM

The new drag link ends were a great hit. The truck is super tight now. The old ones would move with almost no resistance, I opted for the pricey Napa Chassis Parts and they are some nice beefy parts.

Score!

01-10-2007, 12:25 PM	#1
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Got the borgeson steering shaft installed. Cake! I ordered the Borgeson steering shaft from Summit on Tuesday at about 3PM, it was on my doorstep on Wednesday at noon. I put in on last night. After the 91 conversion, oil cooler fiasco and with the header install looming on the horizon, I was very excited about an install that took about 30 minutes start to finish. It was a treat. Before when the truck was running but not moving, I had about 1/8 turn in play in the steering wheel 'slop' before it would begin to turn with the stock shaft. With the Borgeson shaft, it only has about 1/16 turn in play and feels all around tighter. I am not completely happy though, however I think I realized that I have unreasonable expectations. I kept thinking that I can get the nice tight steering response I am looking for if I change everything out. Steering stabilizers, drag link, borgeson shaft, etc. I finally realized that I drive an almost 20 year old truck with a 6" suspension lift and 37" tires. It feels as good as it's gonna feel. I am comparing it to my Durango which is stock with rack and pinion and of COURSE it won't feel like that. The burb feels really good, it drives good, I just need to accept it for what it is and enjoy it. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more Last edited by redz 1970 K5; 01-10-2007 at 12:26 PM.

01-10-2007, 03:22 PM	#2
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Got the borgeson steering shaft installed. Cake! nice m od man my 84 is still factory front end and still very tight I had a 85 with the same miles and it was all slop __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

01-10-2007, 03:55 PM	#3
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Re: Got the borgeson steering shaft installed. Cake! Why do you think that is? __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

01-10-2007, 04:33 PM	#4
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Re: Got the borgeson steering shaft installed. Cake! Actually, I am going to go ahead and do a new drag link setup and call it good. I think it can be just a little better, and the concensus over at ck5 seems to be that new drag link ends will get me where I want to be. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

01-10-2007, 05:06 PM	#5
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Got the borgeson steering shaft installed. Cake! drag link shoul help if the are worn out links. i am not sure why my two trucks were diffrent. better up keep? i don't know. maybe it was location the 84 is from TX the 85 was from MA. Also as you mentioned it is lifted and running large tires so that has alot to do with it. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

01-11-2007, 11:40 AM	#6
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Re: Got the borgeson steering shaft installed. Cake! The new drag link ends were a great hit. The truck is super tight now. The old ones would move with almost no resistance, I opted for the pricey Napa Chassis Parts and they are some nice beefy parts. Score! __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more



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