How To Install A Borgeson Steering Box Upgrade On A C3 Corvette

In this video i show you step by step on how to install a c3 corvette power steering borgeson upgrade. I also show you how to install the Ridetech reinforcement plate. Borgeson Part #48565 OEM Part #999017 Part Number: 153-999032 Borgeson 999032 Ridetech 990019 999016 999031 999017
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klowny1969

[@tao196580241]

This guy knows his Sh*t. Been building at home for 30 years. Very professional, fast, instructive. You know you have been doing it a while when you can look at a bolt and know what size it is. Beware, it is not that easy on the floor. This Gent has a lift, as so do I. Great video. Lucky, no heat or WD-40 and wait. Nice extension with the wrenches..lol. Every young Gear Head should watch this video as there are more tricks to the trade displayed here then all of the other videos I've look at.

[@klowny1969]

Lol thank you sir!! Don't forget to subscribe

[@tao196580241]

@@klowny1969 I did and I'm a gearhead born in 65 who just retired and I am currently setting up my garage. I have had everything from lowriders with hydro's to 4x4's, motorcycles, and street rods. A poor man learns how to do things the right way. I still paint out of a 80's Devilbiss siphon cup. I even tie a rag around the top so it don't drip. Dam gun still sprays Candy like a dream. I need to get with the current times.

[@earlwilson3868]

Always great content and super detailed installs. Your videos have helped so much with my 79' Corvette build. Thank you for all the great videos

[@klowny1969]

Thank you for watching and glad I was able to help!!

[@rmb6604]

This is one of the most comprehensive vids I have watched about this install...Great job. Puttin this system on my 71 today.

[@klowny1969]

Awesome..good luck and thanks for watching..don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@keiths9483]

Thank you for documenting this! You likely saved me hours of trial and error. I just ordered the kit. Way to pay it forward!

[@klowny1969]

Awesome don't forget to subscribe

[@hmdwn]

Interesting... for everyday "street use" (not off-road/track) the extra bracket is not required. I appreciate Borgeson rep for their honesty! Edit placed and I ordered the bracket.

[@klowny1969]

Good luck with the install and don't forget to subscribe

[@robmunger922]

I’m in the process of installing this on my 79. I reused the half of the rag joint that was on the steering shaft because like you show in your video the splines don’t line up very well. I had to drill the bolt holes out just a bit so the collared bolts that come with the rag joint worked but I think this was a better way to go as I was able to slide the rag joint on the shaft which helped when bolting the rag joint together. I’m just waiting on a new pitman arm. I couldn’t get my old one off I tried but no luck ordered one from Zip Corvette hope this tip is helpful. Great video thank you for making it very helpful.

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe

[@Meuni]

Thanks from Germany for the great video, Klowny....I will try this on my 82 Collector Edition next time.

[@klowny1969]

Thanks good luck! Don't forget to subscribe

[@TheC5owner]

Hi ,Great video . I am from Sweden and I have two Corvettes , C3 L82 and a C5 -99. After seeing your video , I decided to buy and install a Borgeson steering box. My C3 is not like my C5 on the road, but I hope a new steering box will help a little bit.

[@klowny1969]

Nice!! This box is sweet, you will love it..thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe

[@125sm3]

Great video Klowny

[@klowny1969]

Thanks man

[@keiths9483]

Thank you again for the awesome video! Install is done. Here's a helpful hint: On my car, the steering column/ shaft was not perfectly centered to the input shaft of the Borgeson box. It was about1/4" off, perhaps due to manufacturing tolerances in the box, the steering column, or the body . I loosened the steering column bolts (2 bolts under the dash, 2 nuts at the firewall) and there was enough play to achieve good alignment.

[@klowny1969]

Glad I was able to help you out..and thanks for the tip!

[@tyronemorina4306]

Thanks for your well done video it will help alot. Look forward to more on C3 cars. Nosale 🙏🏾

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe

[@redcloud870]

Great video. Now I know what I want to do to my 71 vette. Thank you!

[@klowny1969]

Glad I was able to help you out..don't forget to subscribe

[@65sohc]

Great video. Reinforces why I became a doctor: so I could pay someone else (who knows what they're doing) to do this job on my 69 Vette. Definitely worth the trouble. The Borgeson is as sensitive and precise as any rack and pinion.

[@klowny1969]

lol..im in the wrong field ..don't forget to subscribe

[@fuckucatchme1000rr]

Plenty of professionals work on their cars. I’m a CPA I could pay someone too but I don’t want a slow Vette or surprises in a 50 y/o car. Maybe you should sell it to someone who knows what they’re doing before you get yourself hurt.

[@user-kg5jm7yo7x]

Thanks for the great video. It helped me install mine.

[@klowny1969]

Glad I was able to help..don't forget to subscribe

[@mickaelblais8700]

Great video.Thank you!!

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe

[@fuckucatchme1000rr]

Thanks for the vid, I have Hooker Super Comp “Sidepipe Headers” had to drop them to get the pitman arm out.

[@klowny1969]

Sounds like fun lol..thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe

[@vvxtrucking5366]

If you have suoer comp headers, take the pitman are out from the bottom, then putt the box out the topside.

[@hugieflhr03]

Nice job. Is the Borgeson box the same ratio as the original steering box?

[@maxbugos5732]

Is there also instruction on adding the power steering pump if converting from manual steering to power steering? Thank you

[@jessemarinjr6374]

Thanks, Very informative Video !! How is the steering with the New Borgeson steering box ? And is it worth the money to change it out ? Please let me know ? Thank you

[@klowny1969]

Car is more responsive, plus you get rid of any leaks in the future..less places for leaks to occur

[@merlinwag]

Great job on the content Klowny! What state are you in? I just ordered the kit, but it may be a little too advanced for me. 73 big block with headers, do you know if I will need to take the header off that side?

[@klowny1969]

Thank you..I think that all depends on the primary diameter size..it's a possibility that you might have to. I'm in New York, don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@merlinwag]

@@klowny1969 I finished the power steering upgrade on my big block 73. I have model specific headman headers. We had to flatten out the front pipe slightly for everything to work. Just thought I’d let you know in case you get an install on a big block car. We watched your video several times, and referenced it along the way. Thank you again!

[@alhodge4051]

well done, does the steering wheel stick up two inches higher???

[@klowny1969]

The steering wheel remains where it is..the shaft is telescoping..thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe

[@SpeedyBoyy]

Can anybody tell me what's the purpose of the air injection line? Can I remove them ? I got new headers and I dont know what to do with air line

[@jay-py2um]

Did your low pressure line leak at the box?. I used the same o-ring fittings 605sol and it leaked at the low pressure line. Appeared that the fitting bottomed out before the o-ring could seal.

[@klowny1969]

Nope it was good

[@hmdwn]

About to remove my original steering box and wore rag joint on my 1981 Vette; wondering how much more 'may' be involved and also with the "tapping-in of the steering column" 'if' there may be any issues on my 81 Tilt column if there are any internal components that may be of concern.

[@klowny1969]

If you do it the way I did you should be fine

[@hmdwn]

@@klowny1969 ... thanks for the feedback. I was leery of beating on the the column and I read somewhere someone had to 'cut' the excess off! However a bigger problem... these kits are "out of stock"! Today I directly called Borgeson and I appreciate their reps honesty. The rep told me "Ray, it could take over 20 weeks until we get a bulk of Jeep cores in before we can make several kits up." They do a bulk of them at once, not just one, and there are no Jeep Cores out there. I first called Summit, they 'kinda' lied to me stating "Borgeson makes those kits to order and that's why it could take a few-weeks" ... that was a lie.

[@keiths9483]

Installing this box on my 75. The instructions indicate to file a flat spot on the steering shaft where the rag joint lock nut contacts. Did you do this? My concern is that if I grind a flat spot, it will be impossible to get the rag join onto the splines of the steering shaft.

[@klowny1969]

I didn't feel there was a need to file a flat spot..that coupler really is a tight fight..it's not going anywhere..don't forget to subscribe

[@keiths9483]

@@klowny1969 Thank you Sir! I did subscribe. Keep up the excellent work!

[@joshcone3634]

I cannot get the holes line up for the carriage bolts. Any ideas on what I’m doing wrong

[@klowny1969]

Wiggle it around

[@joshcone3634]

@@klowny1969 I tried and tried. Is there anything wrong with taking out those air lines?

[@kevinmcfadden2148]

So does this kit delete the ram??

[@klowny1969]

Yeah! Don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@fedupdomer5654]

would this be a major PITA without a lift?

[@klowny1969]

It wouldn't be as easy..but it is do-able

[@vvxtrucking5366]

Get yourself some good quality jack stands. I put two up front bear the rad support, two behind the front wheels near the front of the door and two in front of the rear wheels. I'm doing mine right now and it's not so bad. I have everything apart now. You'll probably need a bottle of MAO gas to hit that pitman arm while pulling it off the old steering box. Mine has never been apart and that was the most difficult part. The big came out easy from the top evenbwith side pipe headers, however I did pull the column out as it needed painted up badly, and I also had the booster and master cylinder out for replacement. The top two master cylinder nuts are character builders for sure.!

[@revscott58]

Borgeson directions say 3-4 degrees caster not camber.

[@johnmilner7603]

13:13 oh baby you squirt so hard. Must be nice to have a lift. Imagine being on your back and getting covered in PS fluid. Not fun. You can now sell all those old parts to a Vette owner. Your videos are awesome.

[@klowny1969]

Thanks man! She was a squirter! Thanks for watching!

[@markgardner9359]

Wrong number or website for the fittings for the lines

[@klowny1969]

what part number are you referring to? I triple checked everything when i made the video.