Re: Borgeson or Firm Feel steering box
[Re: dd340]
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12/24/16 11:00 AM
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Laughably enough the old ancient technology stock Mopar box and the state of the art, all modern and good, latest and greatest invention since sliced bread Borgeson box are both recirculating ball designs.
Steering ratios are similar.
They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.
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Re: Borgeson or Firm Feel steering box
[Re: Grizzly]
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12/24/16 11:04 AM
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Not supposed to weld steering components. Period. End of story. It's ILLEGAL where I live and likely the same where you are.
Love it when I'm right.
um, grizz, i have no dog in this fight, nor do i have any experience with the borg box. but..... using your statement, ALL new vehicles with struts for steering components are therefore illegal on your streets and highways. the spring mounts are WELDED onto the strut body as well as the strut MOUNTS to the hub carrier. and from looking at factory as well as aftermarket replacement struts, some of those WELDS are not very nice. however, it seems there is not a problem for those WELDED steering components being LEGAL. modifications to components that include welds may be in fact illegal where you are at, but WELDED steering components from the OEMs and aftermarket are most certainly legal. again, not picking on you, nor do i have any experience with the borg box.
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Re: Borgeson or Firm Feel steering box
[Re: BergmanAutoCraft]
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12/24/16 11:38 PM
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Argue amongst yourselves all you like. I expect more from you Tom since you seemed like a decent guy when we met years ago. I have clearly identified myself and am happy to answer questions to any aspect of these parts. In typical Moparts fashion, lots of pot shots are taken from behind the keyboards. TJP lets talk. Looks from your site you have interest in Mopars but your site doesn't say your name. Have you purchased from me in the past? Have you purchased from me in the past? No Sir, I have typically bought directly from Borgeson or other sources that sell their "kits". SO no offense meant to you or your business. The OP asked for real users opinions on Borgeson vs Firm feel. I felt compelled to comment on my experiences with Borgeson Kits and their tech support.
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Re: Borgeson or Firm Feel steering box
[Re: dd340]
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12/25/16 01:31 AM
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I ordered two boxes through Bergman and couldn't have been happier. Both installs are still performing the way they did on day one. I can't speak for the first version of the box (this is the one that seems to take all the flak), but the second version boxes that I bought installed into both cars without any issue caused by the box itself. Only hiccup I ran into was having to shore up my K-frame due to flexing.
If I had another Mopar I would be calling Bergman to order another.
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Re: Borgeson or Firm Feel steering box
[Re: MarkZ]
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12/25/16 11:12 AM
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I ordered two boxes through Bergman and couldn't have been happier. Both installs are still performing the way they did on day one. I can't speak for the first version of the box (this is the one that seems to take all the flak), but the second version boxes that I bought installed into both cars without any issue caused by the box itself. Only hiccup I ran into was having to shore up my K-frame due to flexing.
If I had another Mopar I would be calling Bergman to order another. Did you happen to have headers on your cars? I'm interested in how well they fit.
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Re: Borgeson or Firm Feel steering box
[Re: dd340]
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12/26/16 04:01 PM
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I ordered two boxes through Bergman and couldn't have been happier. Both installs are still performing the way they did on day one. I can't speak for the first version of the box (this is the one that seems to take all the flak), but the second version boxes that I bought installed into both cars without any issue caused by the box itself. Only hiccup I ran into was having to shore up my K-frame due to flexing.
If I had another Mopar I would be calling Bergman to order another. Did you happen to have headers on your cars? I'm interested in how well they fit. Yeah, both cars have the standard small block A/F/J/M 1 5/8 header with the three tubes under the steering link. I had to jack the motor up to get the old box out, but the new one slid in through the top without having to keep the motor suspended. The smaller box should make it easier when swapping to a big block in the Spring.
Last edited by MarkM; 12/26/16 04:04 PM.
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Re: Borgeson or Firm Feel steering box
[Re: joes68340s]
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12/26/16 04:42 PM
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My experience is that TTIs rub so you have to find out about dougs. I would be interested also. I'm running TTI shorty. I have the same problem right now. Otherwise, the steering box is good on the road. I like it. My steering is pretty direct, point-and-shoot. I didn't buy mine from Bergman, so I have nothing to argue with him about.
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Re: Borgeson or Firm Feel steering box
[Re: ThermoQuad]
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12/28/16 05:46 PM
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As for Tim's Hot Rod Valiant handling being vague in the center of steering travel with the firm feel box - maybe it's time the box got a look see. Hot laps does take it's toll on equipment. My experience with the FF Stage 3 on road course car is nothing but excellent and I would not hesitate ever to use any firm Feel Product product.
Just to clarify - I was not bashing FF products. Just stating my experience with the Stage 3 box. It is possible that the box just needed to be freshened.
'67 is an abbreviation of 1967 67' is an abbreviation of 67 feet They are not interchangeable.
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