Borgeson935 Steering Shaft

This Borgeson product is exactly what I wanted on my 1994 Chevy k1500 SIlverado PU but it is 6 Inches too long so I had to send it back. On Amazons web site listing it indicates that this part 000935 "Fits your 1994 Chevrolet CK1500". Upon checking on Burgesons website it indicates the same. Both sites doe NOT have any qualifiers such as (does not fit vehicles w tilt wheel steering columns). I notified both Amazon and Borgeson of this issue. I am writing this review to let you know. Now my only option is to replace that miserable "Rag Joint".UPDATE UPDATEAfter returning the shaft to Amazon, I contacted Burgesons and indicated that it did not fit my truck. They told me that it could be cut to fit and it was in the instructions. There was no mention of modification or cut-to-fit in my instructions and after checking they indicated that they had been sending out the wrong installation instructions which omitted the verbiage regarding modifying the shaft, and were correcting the issue straightaway. In retrospect, I should have read all of the reviews and Q&A and I would know that it could be cut to fit and that there were instructions out there somewhere.

Yes it's expensive but this is your steering we're talking about. Well worth it for this high quality piece that eliminates the rag joint. The shaft will arrive too long and you WILL have to cut it to fit. Not a hard task with a cut off wheel or something similar. Just make sure to leave enough shaft so that it can still collapse, but also extend enough to be installed.

I have 79 Blazer with crossover steering. This should have no impact with any fitment issues. The steering box has a standard 3/4” - 30 spline. I did the Jeep steering conversion years ago and it worked well. The upper u-joint started to break down so I upgraded and I went with this Borgeson steering shaft when I installed my hydro assist system from another very popular company.As others have stated, you have to cut to fit and paint the steering components. This ia standard to me, but it just may be the stuff I buy.The upper u-joint bolted right up to the existing steering column and is solid. 5 stars there.The steering box u-joint wouldn’t work. The splined u-joint just would not fit. I contacted Borgeson directly. They were nice, responsive and willing to work with me. Great customer service. During the conversation, it was suggested that the spline count or size on my steering box is not standard. They offered a couple of options.All documentation says what the splined end is and and other vendor u-joints 3/4” 30 spline fit.I returned the first shaft because of the fitment issue. The new one did not fit the steering box either. I ordered a u-joint from another vendor on Amazon which fit like a glove. I’m not sure why the Borgeson joint would not fit, but I’m using the new upper and lower shaft along with a competitors steering box u-joint.I’m a little frustrated by this, but that’s what I had do for my setup. The shaft and u-joint is solid. The fitment issue could be just too tight of tolerance for my steering box. Who knows?I would still recommend the setup. Seems very solid.

Easy to install and took most of the loose steering out of my K5 Jimmy.. This replaces the factory Steering shaft in most GM Trucks. I did have to cut the shaft down with a cutting wheel on my grinder to make fit. This makes the shaft more universal. Body lifts and such will need the extra length. Mine was a suspension lift therefore the body is not lifted above the frame. I cut about 5-6" off and slid the shaft pieces back together. Be sure you pull it apart and cut the inside shaft. It is solid but cuts easy. You will need to drill holes to screw the long screws.If you have the extra money replace steering gear box on high mileage trucks for even better results. I did not do it, because eventually I will do cross over steering set up for better clearance offload. Which requires different style gear box. Shaft will still work. K5's are notorious for breaking tie rods and rocks hitting steering center link aka drag link.For old rusty trucks: You should spray PB blaster on all old shaft bolts at steering box and near the firewall well in advance. Let it soak a couple of days prior to attempting this install. it will make it easier. removing the old shaft was more difficult for me than installing the new one.Side Note: for C10 and K5 If you are adding this to a C10 or K5, make sure you do the Smitty built Frame brace at same time. Big tires and offloading will bend and crack they driver's side frame rail at the Steering Gearbox area. If you hear it clunking and can't figure it out. look at frame where they steering box mounts.