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chevyguy_72 · 05-21-2018, 01:37 PM

So i recently ordered and am ready to install a new borgeson steering shaft with U Joint type connections... all fit in the proper locations fine and i know i have to cut the shaft down to the proper length...

My question for those that have done this install before is did you have to cut off the nipple on the steering box that sticks out past the splines? I have attached a picture with said nipple in a red box...

Borgeson tech said cut it off... but he didnt seem too sure about that...

Thanks

demian5 · 05-21-2018, 02:38 PM

How does "cut if off" apply to the warranty?

57taskforce · 05-21-2018, 02:42 PM

I did this on my 57 (on 88 full size blazer frame) and didn’t have to cut anything but the shaft to length.

chevyguy_72 · 05-21-2018, 03:39 PM

Not sure what you mean by warranty?
I didnt mention the warranty

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Originally Posted by demian5

How does "cut if off" apply to the warranty?

Cool... He just thought it might interfere with the lower u joint connection...

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

I did this on my 57 (on 88 full size blazer frame) and didn’t have to cut anything but the shaft to length.

Bigdav160 · 05-21-2018, 03:59 PM

That nipple is the torsion shaft part of the spool valve. You should be able to see where it's pinned to the input shaft.

Cutting it? I don't see it hurting much but I wonder why saginaw gear left it hanging out like they did.

chevyguy_72 · 05-21-2018, 04:05 PM

Was wondering the same... one of the reasons i was hesitant to cut it...Figured someone else had installed these and just wondered what they had done of if it was any interference?

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Originally Posted by Bigdav160

That nipple is the torsion shaft part of the spool valve. You should be able to see where it's pinned to the input shaft.

Cutting it? I don't see it hurting much but I wonder why saginaw gear left it hanging out like they did.

chevyguy_72 · 05-22-2018, 04:33 PM

Anyone else?

Lattimer · 05-22-2018, 06:54 PM

I used Flaming River u-joints on mine and I didn't have to cut it. I recently did the same thing (conversion removing rag joint) on my 94 K1500 using a Jeep steering shaft and didn't have to cut either. So I think most u-joints will clear the nub.

chevyguy_72 · 05-23-2018, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Lattimer

I used Flaming River u-joints on mine and I didn't have to cut it. I recently did the same thing (conversion removing rag joint) on my 94 K1500 using a Jeep steering shaft and didn't have to cut either. So I think most u-joints will clear the nub.

Cool Thanks

05-21-2018, 01:37 PM	#1
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hastings, Nebraska Posts: 956	Borgeson Shaft install question So i recently ordered and am ready to install a new borgeson steering shaft with U Joint type connections... all fit in the proper locations fine and i know i have to cut the shaft down to the proper length... My question for those that have done this install before is did you have to cut off the nipple on the steering box that sticks out past the splines? I have attached a picture with said nipple in a red box... Borgeson tech said cut it off... but he didnt seem too sure about that... Thanks Attached Images __________________ Current Rides: Vintage Evil - 72 Chevy C10 (Always a work in progress) Vintage Evil Build Thread EvilK5 - 71 K5 Blazer Evil Twin - 2006 Suzuki M109R EvilDmax- 2018 GMC 2500 Denali Duramax

05-21-2018, 02:38 PM	#2
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Borgeson Shaft install question How does "cut if off" apply to the warranty? __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

05-21-2018, 02:42 PM	#3
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,503	Re: Borgeson Shaft install question I did this on my 57 (on 88 full size blazer frame) and didn’t have to cut anything but the shaft to length. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

05-21-2018, 03:59 PM	#5
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Borgeson Shaft install question That nipple is the torsion shaft part of the spool valve. You should be able to see where it's pinned to the input shaft. Cutting it? I don't see it hurting much but I wonder why saginaw gear left it hanging out like they did. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

05-22-2018, 04:33 PM	#7
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hastings, Nebraska Posts: 956	Re: Borgeson Shaft install question Anyone else? __________________ Current Rides: Vintage Evil - 72 Chevy C10 (Always a work in progress) Vintage Evil Build Thread EvilK5 - 71 K5 Blazer Evil Twin - 2006 Suzuki M109R EvilDmax- 2018 GMC 2500 Denali Duramax

05-22-2018, 06:54 PM	#8
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: Borgeson Shaft install question I used Flaming River u-joints on mine and I didn't have to cut it. I recently did the same thing (conversion removing rag joint) on my 94 K1500 using a Jeep steering shaft and didn't have to cut either. So I think most u-joints will clear the nub. __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881



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