It doesn’t take much by way of front suspension or steering modifications to be in a spot that requires a custom column shaft. Swapping in a tubular K-frame, rack and pinion, or an aftermarket steering column are all fine upgrades, but it’s important to get the geometry correct when it all comes together.
Borgeson Universal’s level of support runs much deeper than just being able to spec steering components; they also know exactly how all of their products should fit together. There are actually two methods to gauge the space between column and sector, both of which first involve identifying the size and shape of the steering box and column shafts.
If you don’t have U-joints yet, you can measure from end to end and subtract the U-joint lengths which should be provided in the Borgeson documentation. If you do already have U-joints, the space between them can be measured once they are fitted. Then, the insertion depth, also provided by Borgeson, can be added to figure out final shaft length.
“When you do this on your vehicle, it is important that your U-joints are in the correct position and properly installed, meaning that the interior of the shaft is flush or just under flush on the inside of the U-joint saddle,” cautions former Mopar Connection Magazine contributor Jefferson Bryant.
When done correctly, the combination of accurate measurements and quality Borgeson components should result in smooth, steady, and safe steering operation for your ride.
