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Title: Borgeson Steering Box installation on my 1968 Charger - pics and vid
Post by: TTSaleen on September 13, 2021, 11:50:47 AM
Figured this might be helpful to others.
I had quite the adventure installing the Borgeson P/N 800126 box and the coupler 036425 into my 68 Charger this weekend.

Luckily I had just pulled my 318 engine so getting to the box was very easy.
My problem was zero instructions with the kit on how to install the coupler properly.
So of course I had a few missteps along the way.
Ultimately I got it figured out and installed and must say, I am impressed with the overall kit.

I'll have to wait to drive it until my Hemi swap is completed, but will update once I do.

Link to vid -> https://youtu.be/vbcJZ6AYGr4


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Title: Re: Borgeson Steering Box installation on my 1968 Charger - pics and vid
Post by: XH29N0G on September 13, 2021, 07:45:42 PM
I wish I had that when I did mine.  Hope you enjoy the change to the Borgeson box as much as I have.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Borgeson Steering Box installation on my 1968 Charger - pics and vid
Post by: b5blue on September 13, 2021, 08:50:25 PM
I'm using the modified factory coupler from Bergman for a no cut installation.  :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Borgeson Steering Box installation on my 1968 Charger - pics and vid
Post by: Kern Dog on May 22, 2022, 02:20:41 AM
Quote from: b5blue on September 13, 2021, 08:50:25 PM
I'm using the modified factory coupler from Bergman for a no cut installation.  :2thumbs:

OP chose the U-Joint...what he called "The right way".
Seems to me, the right way is the hybrid coupler that allows the in-out movement that the stock coupler does.
Title: Re: Borgeson Steering Box installation on my 1968 Charger - pics and vid
Post by: John_Kunkel on May 22, 2022, 04:41:23 PM
 :iagree:  The original pot joint will compensate for inherent subframe flex, the u-joint won't.

https://bergmanautocraft.com/product/direct-fit-steering-coupler/
Title: Re: Borgeson Steering Box installation on my 1968 Charger - pics and vid
Post by: TTSaleen on May 22, 2022, 05:07:52 PM
Meanwhile it's been installed since last year and drives great.
Tighter handling/steering and overall much improved over what I removed.
Super happy with the entire kit.

Choose your own way and take it, enjoy the ride.

Ryan
Title: Re: Borgeson Steering Box installation on my 1968 Charger - pics and vid
Post by: b5blue on May 23, 2022, 08:23:35 AM
Tracking improved greatly.  :cheers: