Borgeson box
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From: Simcoe Ontario
Borgeson box
Ordered one yesterday...waited too long, when i first copied their add the price was $799.95 from Summits, yesterday when i placed the order they had gone up to $935.75 from Summit, still the best price but it's a pretty heafty increase in a month...just a heads up 
Burning Brakes
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I guess I missed something, it was mentioned that Tom, Corvette Steering is no longer supplying the jeep Box, If true it is to bad.
I hope I'm wrong because I installed his some 4 years ago and believe in it. I have tried to share this with others in the past, Jeff, Silverslash, convinced me this was the way to go, and it was.
Dennis
I hope I'm wrong because I installed his some 4 years ago and believe in it. I have tried to share this with others in the past, Jeff, Silverslash, convinced me this was the way to go, and it was.
Dennis
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From: Del Boca Vista FL
I guess I missed something, it was mentioned that Tom, Corvette Steering is no longer supplying the jeep Box, If true it is to bad.
I hope I'm wrong because I installed his some 4 years ago and believe in it. I have tried to share this with others in the past, Jeff, Silverslash, convinced me this was the way to go, and it was.
Dennis
I hope I'm wrong because I installed his some 4 years ago and believe in it. I have tried to share this with others in the past, Jeff, Silverslash, convinced me this was the way to go, and it was.
Dennis
Not to hijack the thread, but in response to your observation, Corvette Steering no longer shows the conversion on their website. I also run one of Tom's setups and love it. I haven't called Tom directly. Perhaps he will still service the boxes we purchased if we should have need
Rich
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From: Simcoe Ontario
Dennis:
Not to hijack the thread, but in response to your observation, Corvette Steering no longer shows the conversion on their website. I also run one of Tom's setups and love it. I haven't called Tom directly. Perhaps he will still service the boxes we purchased if we should have need
Rich
Not to hijack the thread, but in response to your observation, Corvette Steering no longer shows the conversion on their website. I also run one of Tom's setups and love it. I haven't called Tom directly. Perhaps he will still service the boxes we purchased if we should have need
Rich
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From: Huntersville NC
I ordered one from Summit last night also. I already have power steering so I didnt need the pump. I did however opt for the braided hose which is a total rip off but I did it anyhow cause I like the look. I got the box, rag joint, hose kit, and drag link for I think about $812. I am a little worried about shortening my steering shaft.
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Safety Car
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From: Simcoe Ontario
I ordered one from Summit last night also. I already have power steering so I didnt need the pump. I did however opt for the braided hose which is a total rip off but I did it anyhow cause I like the look. I got the box, rag joint, hose kit, and drag link for I think about $812. I am a little worried about shortening my steering shaft.
Last edited by vt65; Feb 25, 2010 at 04:50 PM.
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I ordered one from Summit last night also. I already have power steering so I didnt need the pump. I did however opt for the braided hose which is a total rip off but I did it anyhow cause I like the look. I got the box, rag joint, hose kit, and drag link for I think about $812. I am a little worried about shortening my steering shaft.
Going to look at the by this sat to order the set up for my car.
Racer
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From: Miami FL
Dennis:
Not to hijack the thread, but in response to your observation, Corvette Steering no longer shows the conversion on their website. I also run one of Tom's setups and love it. I haven't called Tom directly. Perhaps he will still service the boxes we purchased if we should have need
Rich
Not to hijack the thread, but in response to your observation, Corvette Steering no longer shows the conversion on their website. I also run one of Tom's setups and love it. I haven't called Tom directly. Perhaps he will still service the boxes we purchased if we should have need
Rich
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From: Huntersville NC
i have a manual drag link that i took off my last '65 when i put the factory PS on it from CC, guess i should offer it for sale...i too am worried about having enough spline left on the shaft when i cut it but others have done it so must be ok...ordered it on Saturday from Summit and it is now a drop order so Borgeson got it monday, I got it this afternoon..
Mine showed up yesterday. However the drag link and rag joint are back ordered and wont show up for about 2 weeks. Thats ok because I think am going to try to refurb my entire steering linkage, paint part of the frame while box is off, etc,..... Anyhow my box leaked in shipping. I saw a post on here where the Borgeson guy said that is normal. Not sure why, I think I will send him a pm.
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Mine showed up yesterday. However the drag link and rag joint are back ordered and wont show up for about 2 weeks. Thats ok because I think am going to try to refurb my entire steering linkage, paint part of the frame while box is off, etc,..... Anyhow my box leaked in shipping. I saw a post on here where the Borgeson guy said that is normal. Not sure why, I think I will send him a pm.
Pro
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From: Huntersville NC
This is the explanation I got from Jeff at Borgeson. Makes sense.
"All steering boxes are 100% pressure tested at our facility before they are shipped. We drain these as best as possible before shipping however the inner workings of a steering box provide many places for the fluid to hide. The box is leaking from the red plastic caps used as dust covers on the hose fittings your hoses will seal this".
"All steering boxes are 100% pressure tested at our facility before they are shipped. We drain these as best as possible before shipping however the inner workings of a steering box provide many places for the fluid to hide. The box is leaking from the red plastic caps used as dust covers on the hose fittings your hoses will seal this".
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Safety Car
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From: Simcoe Ontario
This is the explanation I got from Jeff at Borgeson. Makes sense.
"All steering boxes are 100% pressure tested at our facility before they are shipped. We drain these as best as possible before shipping however the inner workings of a steering box provide many places for the fluid to hide. The box is leaking from the red plastic caps used as dust covers on the hose fittings your hoses will seal this".
"All steering boxes are 100% pressure tested at our facility before they are shipped. We drain these as best as possible before shipping however the inner workings of a steering box provide many places for the fluid to hide. The box is leaking from the red plastic caps used as dust covers on the hose fittings your hoses will seal this".
Pro
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From: Huntersville NC
Yeah but they only give you $50 which I dont think is worth it. I would think some of these rebuilders would give you more then that but I dont know for sure.
