Borgeson steering shaft noise

[jeff in co]

Because of my daughter's accident, I decided to swap in a new Borgeson steering shaft. After install, I now can hear the steering pump swooshing noise when I turn the wheel. It's not loud or anything, just something new. I did notice there really isn't any rubber type of vibration absorber in there...just one continuous metal connections all the way up.

The Jeep XJ I had before had a small coupler at the top which I assume was some type of rubber isolation unit. There is no such thing on the Borgeson shaft.

It makes sense, but surprised to hear it actually.

 

[jeff in co]

I did also replace the lower steering shaft bearing while I had the old one out. Still moves ever so slightly, like just a hair. It was an aftermarket one from Amazon so don't know if that has something to do with it.....

Borgeson shaft itself is tight.

 

[1-ton]

I do not think this will solve your problem, but FWIR those Borgenson steering shafts are only designed to fit Borgenson steering columns. Borgenson steering columns have a splined end on the steering shaft side, while factory stock steering columns have a "D" shaped shaft on the steering shaft side.

 

[YOUNGBLOOD13]

Don't know if it's worth it to you, but Borgeson offers a vibration joint.

 

[jeff in co]

Don't know if it's worth it to you, but Borgeson offers a vibration joint.

I was looking on Amazon and saw some type of vibration joint from them. Feedback wasn't very good though...sounds like they don't last very long.

I don't know, maybe put the XJ shaft back in?! The only issue I have with the XJ shaft is I can't get it to collapse. The plastic between the two sleeves must really grip it good.

I'll drive it around and see if it still bugs me....

 

[jeff in co]

I do not think this will solve your problem, but FWIR those Borgenson steering shafts are only designed to fit Borgenson steering columns. Borgenson steering columns have a splined end on the steering shaft side, while factory stock steering columns have a "D" shaped shaft on the steering shaft side.

It did say it's specific for our truck, just had to trim off the end a bit...so in that respect, a little universal. But it did bolt straight in. Both ends fit factory steering box and steering column.