Borgeson steering shaft ...

[double vanos]

Has anyone here replaced the lousy GM intermediate steering shaft with Borgeson's modified (and hopefully improved)model? At $200 it ought to be good. I'm thinking about getting one to stop that maddening steering noise that GM's pickups are so famous for. Anybody got one and how is it doing? Thanks all!! DV

 

[cousincletus]

Have heard they work well. You can also grease the original shaft with good results. Dodge has a similar problem, and mine was replaced under warranty. Don't know if Dodge had an upgraded part but the new one hasn't clicked and clunked for almost 5 years. Have heard the problem is worse with the 4WD trucks and trucks with big tires, since they require a little more effort to turn the wheel. Try www.chevytruckworld.com.

 

[cousincletus]

http://chevytruckworld.tenmagazines.com/forums/forum.ten-id-517-n-silverado_1999_present Oops, here's the correct link.

 

[obbop]

Have read on udder forums that it appears to work for some while others have had that aftermarket shaft also be problematic.

A post by a supposed GM mechanic proclaims that the problem may not always be with the shaft itself but the upper bearing/guide located in the shaft's column.

Some proclaim that using the GM lube kit is as effective as actually changing the shaft.

GM replaced mine under warranty but, a year later, I can feel the beginnings of the slop that steadily worsens.

Guess I'll try the lubrication fix if it worsens then, if that doesn't work, will look into the bushing issue.

Saving that aftermarket shaft as a last resort but would give it a try if all else fails.