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Old Apr 5, 2023 | 06:01 PM
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steering shaft

Hey all i have a 1997 f250hd was checking a couple things and noticed alot of play in my steering shaft any suggestions on a new one tia
 
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Old Apr 5, 2023 | 06:27 PM
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Hey all i have a 1997 f250hd was checking a couple things and noticed alot of play in my steering shaft any suggestions on a new one tia
Play like right and left or up and down?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2023 | 06:38 PM
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if i grab it about 6 inches past firewall it will move up and down and side to side
 
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Old Apr 5, 2023 | 06:40 PM
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Borgenson is the only one I would even consider.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2023 | 07:10 PM
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if i grab it about 6 inches past firewall it will move up and down and side to side
I would not use Borgeson again. I had one on my 06 ram and I threw it in the scrap metal pile after 2 months. Set screws come loose no Matter what you do. And I experienced a popping in the wheel. When it would pop I had to re tighten. Like 1x a week. I’d go OEM. but that’s just me.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2023 | 08:21 AM
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make sure it has he right tooth count when you buy it or its going to slip


two bolt head has 29



4 bolt head has 27

 
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Old Apr 6, 2023 | 11:32 AM
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what are those part numbers for oem or aftermarket google gave me gearbox need the shaft thanks
 
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Old Apr 6, 2023 | 11:37 AM
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mine is 2 bolt cover should be 000981 if borgeson they dont say spline count but it does say for 2 bolt cover anyone know oem part number?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2023 | 11:58 AM
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that is gear box info so you can get correct shaft
 
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Old Apr 6, 2023 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by knottyrope
make sure it has he right tooth count when you buy it or its going to slip


two bolt head has 29



4 bolt head has 27
you wouldnt happen to have a pic of the 2 bolt or 4 bolt i believe mine is a 2 bolt by feeling around mine was built june of 97 obs want to make sure i by rigjt one thanks
 
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Old Apr 6, 2023 | 01:56 PM
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top red thing has two bolts with adjuster in middle


 
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Old Apr 6, 2023 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by knottyrope
top red thing has two bolts with adjuster in middle

i thought they were talking about the bolts where the splined shaft was the red cap is where the adjustment nut is isnt it? Is that what they mean i am looking a borgeson 000981 for the shaft and they say it will only work with the 2 bolt ones thanks for the help
 
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Old Apr 6, 2023 | 02:40 PM
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four bolt one

 
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Old Apr 6, 2023 | 06:18 PM
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Thanks man appreciate it
 
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Old Apr 11, 2023 | 07:43 AM
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We have installed redhead boxes and borgeson steering shafts for several customers now and on personal rig best upgrade to date.
 
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