Borgeson Steering Gear

[stu]

Just wondered if anyone here has installed a new Borgeson steering gear in their Yukon?

thanks,

Stu

 

[east302]

Interested as well. Do you know how a quick ratio would handle versus the stock? Believe it was 15:1?

Two things look promising: it’s assembled in the US and they painted the housing parts before assembly instead of just blasting everything with paint like the cheap remans.

 

[stu]

According to their tech support the close ratio title only applies to some other vehicle, not the Yukon so the 3 turns lock to lock remains the same. I also ordered the U-joint steering shaft to go with the new steering gear which eliminates the rag connector.
Stu

 

[sbnova]

I bought and installed a Redhead steering gear a couple of years ago in my 1988 C1500 and its been amazing. I bought their quick ratio and it was very noticeable.

 

[ivin74]

Interested as well. Do you know how a quick ratio would handle versus the stock? Believe it was 15:1?

Two things look promising: it’s assembled in the US and they painted the housing parts before assembly instead of just blasting everything with paint like the cheap remans.

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With the oem 15:1 ratio it takes 3-3.5 steering wheel turns for full lock. The performance ratio12.7:7 takes 2-2.5 steering wheel turns for full lock

 

[exp500]

I've gone through the GM rebuilt Steering Gear process several times, not pleasant. R&R and ship several times per vehicle till I got a good one. Then I read on here about Lares/Blue top/Red Head/now Borgeson. Finally good options!