Steering Shaft Heavy Duty U-Joint Shaft 1977-1991

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Heavy duty steering shaft replaces the stock shaft and rag joint with heavy duty u-joints. Bottom u-joint has built in vibration dampener for comfort.

Q: Looking to double check the Borgeson part # on this shaft.

Asked by: Corey Friesen - 4/24/2018

A: These shafts are made in our shop using various Borgeson components, and they don't have a specific Borgeson model #. We modify / assemble them in-house.

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Answer provided by: Ryan (4/25/2018)

Q: Is this steering shaft collapsible?

Asked by: David - 1/25/2018

A: Yes, these are collapsible!

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Answer provided by: Ryan (1/26/2018)

Q: I’ve been to summi racing they claimed to have a shaft that fit my 1980 J20 and it didn’t. It was way to long approximately 35” mine is more like 24”. Is yours around 24”as well? Thank you

Asked by: Stephen - 1/11/2019

A: Yes, ours are a direct fit for that application and will be the correct length (we ONLY specialize in full size jeeps)

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Answer provided by: Ryan (1/14/2019)

Q: I am going to replace the stock power steering box and stock steering shaft of my 1985 Grand Wagoneer with your red-head power stearing box and -probably- with your "Heavy Duty U-Joint Shaft" instead of the stock shaft. Will your "Steering Shaft Heavy Duty U-Joint Shaft 1977-1991" be a direct fit replacement when replacing my stock steering shaft or what else do I need to order or to modify?

Asked by: Gunnar - 3/26/2019

A: Yes, those are a direct fit with one-another.

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Answer provided by: Ryan (3/28/2019)

Q: Any tips to stop these rusting? Mine got a coating of rust right away. Should it be painted?

Asked by: Jeff G - 9/11/2018

A: You can either paint, clear coat or otherwise treat the metal to keep it from getting surface rust.

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Answer provided by: Ryan (9/12/2018)

Q: Since the stock shaft rag joint uses a rubber pad that attaches to the gear box to help dampen vibration or any harshness, will this setup cause some slight vibration or harshness since there is no rubber pad to dampen? Are there any negative side effects compared to a stock shaft that’s in good shape?

Asked by: Isaac - 9/28/2020

A: It will transfer a very minor amount of road feel, but the benefits of a collapsible solid connection make it much safer, and will steer much better with less slop than the rag-joint.

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Answer provided by: Ryan (9/28/2020)

Q: the joint on my 81 J truck steering shaft is worn, I noticed this recently after some steering slop decided to show up a while back, Is there just a replacement joint that can be used to to fix this issue, or does the whole lower shaft assembly need to be replaced?

Asked by: steve - 4/4/2021

A: If you have the old rag-joint style set up, you have to either replace it with another rag joint, or you have to replace it with the entire shaft we sell (IE: you can't install just the universal joint on the bottom of the factory shaft).

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Answer provided by: Ryan (4/5/2021)