Borgeson power steering unite

[Challenger RTA]

There is a difference in power steering and manual. The length.

click here : Steering Column Click here: 2 Plastic steering shaft connectors broke​

 

[Katfish]

Column is designed to collaspe, so it wouldn't bother me to knock it back some

 

[Rons340]

I used the joint that Borgeson offers part number: #036425 - $143.33 from Borgeson. You can also buy them on eBay for around $129.
Absolutely the best way to go!

 

[Rons340]

There is a difference in the shaft length, even the OEM power steering shaft. You just simply cut off to length needed and the joint from borgeson is a direct fit. Easy modification!

 

[BillJ]

Thanks.... thats a clean solution...

 

[Rons340]

Thanks.... thats a clean solution...

I used the coupler supplied by Borgeso, part number #036425, and it worked perfect. I had to measure the shaft length and cut it off. The coupler slid right over the shaft and secures with the set screws, no problem.

 

[Xcudame]

I think this is the best way to go. Peter Bergman makes the special adapter that goes to the Borgeson steering box and the stock mopar steering shaft. No cutting or welding. Total bolt in and doesn't mess up the factory collapsing column.

BAC STEERING BOX CONVERSION KIT - SMALL SECTOR 62-72 - Bergman Auto Craft

Finally, a true 14:1 power steering box that features razor sharp response and precise feel in a small package weighing 15 lbs less than the Chrysler box

bergmanautocraft.com

 

[BillJ]

I think this is the best way to go. Peter Bergman makes the special adapter that goes to the Borgeson steering box and the stock mopar steering shaft. No cutting or welding. Total bolt in and doesn't mess up the factory collapsing column.

http://[URL]https://bergmanautocraft.com/product/borgeson-steering-box-conversion-kit-small-sector/

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Yes, wasted over $100 on it....I told him it didn't work and he told me to hammer the shaft in...... Am I missing something here?????? I wish it would work.

 

[Katfish]

As mentioned, shaft is 2 pieces, so no issue to push it up 2 inches, see pic in EBay link

Mopar Steering Column Main Shaft 1970-74 E Body Cuda Challanger Manual Steering | eBay

 

[Xcudame]

So you bought the adapter from Peter Bergman and it didn't fit the Borgeson splines? I just got the complete setup I supplied the link to above and everything fit perfectly. I suppose with tolerances, some could be tighter than others.

 

[BillJ]

Thank you I will take a look.... I'm sorting through a bunch of different threads here... but if it is collapsible for safety is this really a good idea? Someone mentioned that this breaks some pins in the column. Is it not true?

 

[Xcudame]

It is a collapsible column held together with plastic pins. See circled pins below.

 

[Katfish]

Pins were to keep the lower shaft from falling out during assembly at factory.
Once assembled the shaft has no where to go but up, if the car was hit hard enough to push the front end in.
Think of a straw slipped inside another straw, it can't be pulled out, only pushed further together.

Longer discussion here:

Steering Column shear pins sheared - options?

 

[Challenger RTA]

Here is the column broke down. The manual and power steering splines are of different sizes. Not that matters here just want to mention it. Whit federal mandates seat belt, head rest, collapsible column and others were implemented .

 

[Ricks72Chlgr440]

I used the coupler supplied by Borgeso, part number #036425, and it worked perfect. I had to measure the shaft length and cut it off. The coupler slid right over the shaft and secures with the set screws, no problem.
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Things sure are easier to get to when the engine is out!

 

[BillJ]

Thanks to all for the help. The pictures of the shaft were what really made it clear and help me see how knocking the shaft in would not cause a problem.