Borgeson streering shaft
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2012
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From: Allenton Wisconsin
Approximately 2". All are different and yes do not push in to far. I put the new gear in, held the rag joint about where it belonged to get an idea of how much the shaft needed to be shortened, the put some tape on shaft. Removed the gear for access then pounded the shaft in up to the tape line. I used the old rag joint to pound on. T
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From: Palm Bay FL
Approximately 2". All are different and yes do not push in to far. I put the new gear in, held the rag joint about where it belonged to get an idea of how much the shaft needed to be shortened, the put some tape on shaft. Removed the gear for access then pounded the shaft in up to the tape line. I used the old rag joint to pound on. T
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From: Long Island
If you can soak the shaft with penetrating oil and then clean it / polish it - it's easier to move. This will also make adjusting much easier.
I found cleaning the teeth on the end of the shaft with a small wire wheel also helps get the new rag joint on.
I found cleaning the teeth on the end of the shaft with a small wire wheel also helps get the new rag joint on.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Blanco County, TX
Approximately 2". All are different and yes do not push in to far. I put the new gear in, held the rag joint about where it belonged to get an idea of how much the shaft needed to be shortened, the put some tape on shaft. Removed the gear for access then pounded the shaft in up to the tape line. I used the old rag joint to pound on. T
