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Old Jul 8, 2016 | 07:16 PM
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How do you eliminate play in steering box
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Old Jul 9, 2016 | 12:31 AM
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Why, Borgenson boxes don't have any slop. Right? That's why folks throw out their C3 steering system to go to a Borgeson unit. Right?

Maybe.....there's something amiss in the rest of the steering system! There's a lot more possibility for that then being in the steering box--Borgeson or Saginaw.
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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 06:34 PM
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Everything is new on my suspension including the borgeson box, when I took it to the dealer to be aligned they said that it really would drive better if the box didn't have so much slop in it.
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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by spedaleden
How do you eliminate play in steering box
The borgeson box adjusts the same as any box. Loosen the hold nut. adjust. Tighten the hold nut.
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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 07:28 PM
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How much caster in your alignment? Borgeson recommends at least +4 for their units if i'm not mistaken.
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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 07:35 PM
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rag joint good???
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Old Oct 25, 2017 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Illegal Vette
Everything is new on my suspension including the borgeson box, when I took it to the dealer to be aligned they said that it really would drive better if the box didn't have so much slop in it.
Agree with 7T1Vette, had one installed this spring with the new rag joint no problems, with alignment car drives like a new one best $$ I spent on this car so FAR, LMAO

You shouldn't have to adjust a new box
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Old Oct 25, 2017 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian79
Agree with 7T1Vette, had one installed this spring with the new rag joint no problems, with alignment car drives like a new one best $$ I spent on this car so FAR, LMAO

You shouldn't have to adjust a new box
Yup...make sure the caster is set per borgesons recommendation, and use their rag joint.

ps; Borgeson had great CS last time I called them...so you could give them a ring.

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Originally Posted by spedaleden
How do you eliminate play in steering box
Did you ever sort this out, I have slop in my borgenson after only 2 years, all new rebuild.
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I also had mine converted (Corvette 1978 stock), but the Borgeson does have a bit of slack and is not very light at all. Any ideas if it can be adjusted or any issues you might think of?
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Did you follow up on any of the points listed in this old post.
How is your rage joint?
What condition is the front end, ball joints, tire rods, control arm bushings?
What condition is the rear suspension?
what pressure and flow is coming from your power steering pump?
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Originally Posted by Dynra Rockets
The borgeson box adjusts the same as any box. Loosen the hold nut. adjust. Tighten the hold nut.


Amazing how many people were ragging on the OP for this.

I also had a loose set screw on my rag joint that was causing a slight play in one direction shortly after first installing it.

It has a quicker ratio than stock, and it's new - so it will have less play than an original, non-blueprinted box. But it will still have some play - and more if it's not properly installed or adjusted.

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