Bodageta1995
OBS Enthusiast
Many thanks. I'll look into the Borgeson U joint steering shaft. It seems you are happy with it.
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Yes I am, and as a warning, it comes with a hefty premium of $225, but I would do it all over again tomorrow if I needed to.Many thanks. I'll look into the Borgeson U joint steering shaft. It seems you are happy with it.
Sorry I was not clear, This is what I was talking about. I thought about just cutting off one of the u-joints, and replacing the rag joint connection with the u-joint, but after replacing my rag joint, the improvement in the slop was huge, so I am happy with it the way it is. It is very inexpensive to replace the rag joint, and it is effective. People get used to the feel of rack and pinion steering, and how tight it is, and then they get into one of these old trucks, and freak out. They think something is wrong, but when everything is in good shape, there is some play in the steering wheel. It will never feel like rack and pinion steering with out doing a rack and pinion swap.The 95+ shaft does not have an extra joint, it just moved the joint that was under the hood near the firewall to underneath the dash. It's when you put the XJ/Borgeson shaft to a 95+ that you end up with the extra joint
The 95+ shaft does not have an extra joint, it just moved the joint that was under the hood near the firewall to underneath the dash. It's when you put the XJ/Borgeson shaft to a 95+ that you end up with the extra joint.
You can replace the rag joint on a 95 shaft with a Flaming River u-joint. IIRC, someone also constructed a shaft using one from an Astro van.
Finally, the Redhead gear is worth the money. As good as it gets for these trucks. I like the quick ratio in my lowered 2wd, but I don't think I'd suggest it for a 2500/3500 or lifted truck.