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I'm just about to purchase the necessary parts to connect my steering rack to the column.
I was just wondering if anyone out there has used Borgeson parts.
If so are you happy with them,or is there anything to look out for?
From what I read,they seem to be well made and of good quality.
Any comments will be appreciated.

I bought a DD steering shaft and a universal joint from them. The quality seems excellent and the price was a lot better than other suppliers (Flaming River, for one).

I am about a month away from working on my steering and have talked to the experienced Hot ROD Builders and they all say the same thing, use Borgeson, they have been in this business for a long time. You can contact them and they will send you a free catalog. Lots of explanation,photo examples,specs& & usefull tips. I have spoken to them on the phone, and they are very resourceful.
Never heard one single negative thing about these guys.

I have used all stock GM-Ford-Mopar joints on anything I have built & needed them.
Not as pretty as Borgeson joints but they do the job at the right price...Joe

I used Borgeson parts for my truck, and next time I'll use some different ones. Nothing really wrong with them, but for the same money or less the flaming river joints look like the better choice.
Perhaps my biggest complaint/observation is the Borgeson joints have the bearing cups staked in place, which makes them difficult to replace at best. The flaming river joints use a button head cap screw to capture the cups, in theory making them easy to replace.

To me a rebuild able part is better than a disposable one.

Grigg

p.s.
Last truck I put together I used semi truck and medium duty truck steering U-joints and shafts from the junk yard. Much stronger and not much bigger than the stuff mentioned above, and really cheap, worth looking before spending the big money on new stuff.

Same here Joe, I recently hooked mine up with some joints and shaft from a 2003 gmc van. It had a rubber sleeve that kept the parts safe from rust, for $35 I had it installed a few hours later..

The main reason I'm considering Borgeson is... ease of availability.
I appreciate the alternative donor/junkyard approach.
I am a 'Thrifty Scot' after all!
The problem is the FLAPS guys here get easily confused if it ain't British!

I could get them direct from the States but with the $$ rate,shipping,import tax and V.A.T. it's not cost effective.Plus it's about time I supported a UK based seller!

The Brit vendor here only does the stainless steel parts,so I was going to bite the bullet and go for it. So rust shouldn't be an issue.
I originally planned to use the mild steel versions,but to be honest the cost difference isn't huge.
I was just looking for input from you folks......

Plus it's my birthday soon! Eh Honey......you know how i'm needing steering parts........

Thanks guys.
Jock

if you go SS, then spend some time and polish them.

Either way, you cant go wrong with flaming river or borgeson. I have been getting my stuff thru the race channels, either

http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/group.asp?GroupID=STEERJT

or

http://www.colemanracing.com/store/shopdisplayproducts.asp?page=1


So you should check out the race shops in the UK. I know there there, simply because some guy named Hobbs used to race there, and now sells Hondas in Milwaukee. He also announces at Road America.

Scott.

PS, if you get the miss's to spring for parts, let us know how.

i went with borgeson also. and yes my barn did sweat everything over the winter.i wire wheeled everything and painted it new cast.i still have drill a little countersink for the set screws before final assbly .just make sure you get them phased right..........dave

UPDATE....

I've taken the plunge, the parts will be here next week. Just in time for my weeks vacation!
Guess where i'll be for a couple of days!
Paul at duksville is a pleasure to deal with,and a fellow hamber to boot!
Now to get the polishing buff set-up.....

Once again, thanks for the input guys.

Jock

Scott..I reminded her it was 'our' truck!

Until it's time to drive it, that's when the fight will really start!

Good thing is...I've got the weight and reach advantage!

You made a wise choice. The Borgenson joints are not cheap,but they work very good.I used them on my 55 and they were easy to install,and have done the job for 5 years.