Borgeson Jeep steering shaft upgrade ?

[lrayzer]

I have seen alot of trafic on the Jeep steering shaft upgrade, from the 85-96 Cherokee, that being said and that I don't like used parts, has anyone used the Borgeson 000893 Steering Shaft ?
My trepidation is that on the Buick we may be retracting the units a bit, whereas the aftermarket unit does not appear to have as much slip, the manufacturer of course does not recognize this interchange.
either way I have found them for $228.00 brand new.

 

[bishir]

I just bought and received a Jeep unit from seller G-Boz here on this site. It arrived and looked like new. I understand your trepidation about used parts, but I had bad experience with reproduction parts as well.

 

[lrayzer]

Then you can answer the question, did you have to extend or collapse the shaft any appreciable amount ?

 

[bishir]

Alas, I haven't installed mine yet, but I can send you a comparison of both shafts if you'd like.

 

[lrayzer]

Both out of the car still ?
That would be great.
Thanks.

 

[bishir]

Both out of the car still ?
That would be great.
Thanks.

Yup, the stocker is all kinds of fugly though considering it's wearing half a pound of zeibart.

 

[lrayzer]

LOL, it's why I ordered mine less all undercoating, just looking for dimensional stuff, OAL.

 

[scot w.]

Yes you will have to either Extend or collapse the new shaft in order to get it in so my advice is to spray WD-40 or oil it up and let it soak in for a day or two before you plan to install it...

 

[scot w.]

I have seen alot of trafic on the Jeep steering shaft upgrade, from the 85-96 Cherokee, that being said and that I don't like used parts, has anyone used the Borgeson 000893 Steering Shaft ?
My trepidation is that on the Buick we may be retracting the units a bit, whereas the aftermarket unit does not appear to have as much slip, the manufacturer of course does not recognize this interchange.
either way I have found them for $228.00 brand new.

I have not seen the Borgensen jeep shafts but we sell one from DSE that is Specifically for our cars that is $240 that has been on my car for over a year now and it works / looks great. http://www.gnsperformance.com/products/suspen_front_steeringshaft.html

 

[TLIMITED]

I have not seen the Borgensen jeep shafts but we sell one from DSE that is Specifically for our cars that is $240 that has been on my car for over a year now and it works / looks great. http://www.gnsperformance.com/products/suspen_front_steeringshaft.html

What are the advantages of the shaft upgrade from stock?Thanks

 

[turbojd]

What are the advantages of the shaft upgrade from stock?Thanks

I installed one of the jeep cherokee steering shafts in my GN, it will make the steering feel tighter and more responsive. The jeep shaft uses a universal joint
your stock steering shaft uses a "rag" joint, Depending on the condition of your rag joint, you will notice a tighter feel to the steering when doing the jeep shaft upgrade.

 

[lrayzer]

Nobody wants their shaft on the rag, tighter is better, steering response wise.
Second benefit is a little more clearance for header tubes etc.
I personally like Borgeson products and the compactness of their components, usually in stainless, just a personal choice.

 

[chopped39]

I would go with the Dse shaft.Being that it made for our cars and we can get it from a vendor. The Borgenson part is made for a Jeep not a Buick so you dont know how far it can collaspe. They are both made from steel so they will have to painted so the dont rust up.

 

[Heskahoka]

I installed the DSE shaft and boy, what a difference! The steering is now very confident and direct. No play and almost BMW like.

The rag joint after 25 years, well just felt.. raggedy.