Install Borgeson Steering Shaft | 1980-1996 Ford Bronco F-150 | Bronco Restoration

Hello,
This video shows how I install the Borgeson steering shaft on a 1990 Ford Bronco. This is the same procedure for all full size 1980-1996 Ford Trucks. The truck in the video is a 1990 Bronco.
Borgeson steering shafts are well made and a solid replacement to the factory old shaft that will develop play in the coupler, joint and telescoping mechanism itself.
There are two compatible Borgeson steering shafts, one with the dampener (more expensive, and has factory feel) and one without.
Tools needed:
-Drill with 5/16 bit
-Cutting wheel, or hacksaw
-Set of allen wrenchs
-Basic 3/8 drive ratchet wrench set
Links:
Borgeson Shaft without dampener:
amzn.to/3Cn8Q28
Power tool set:
amzn.to/3jkTCC0
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[@STBRetired1]

Dear God, please set another place in Heaven for this guy who has made it easier for all us DIY'ers to repair our vehicles.

[@TheFixTech]

Thank you.

[@NorthO-i9c]

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[@mikemacias6319]

​@@TheFixTech please share the link to buy the shaft

[@houtexfan7842]

Ladies and Gentlemen, It's 2 weeks since I saw these videos... I cannot stress this enough... If you miss tight steering and smooth responses, get these two mods!! No, I do not work for either of them, nor do I work for a supplier or retailer of any sort... But you gotta trust me, the Redhead steering gear box and the Borgeson steering shaft are the best money I've ever put into a used vehicle, hands down!! I don't have enough words to express how satisfied I am!! Oh, my word!! I took 2 test drives this evening and I cannot get over how much my 1991 model steers like it's a 2023 model!!! Absolutely magnificent!!

[@edwardmissouri2216]

great video. Thanks. I have a 89 f150 with sloppy steering.

[@darienpelland3828]

Great video man. Engine bay looks super clean. Also looks like you have put in a lot of new parts. What have you all replaced?

[@jackychan8539]

I installed this shat on my stock 83 f150. I’m not gonna say it wasn’t a ***** bc it was but it was well worth it between this and adjusting my steering box the truck drives completely different. I had to drop my steering box to install it tho so I could get the size right but I could’ve just been doing it wrong lol

[@elkoholic6397]

Thank you for the video. It was very informative and showed the step by step process so you can't really mess it up. Great job. Now I can install mine on my 77.

[@houtexfan7842]

Glad I found this series of videos! I have a '91 that makes me look like what old CB guys used to call a "Harvey Wallbanger." 😂 Gonna be doing this and the Redhead gearbox soon!

[@TheFixTech]

Right on!

[@houtexfan7842]

Doing this this evening. Old gear box is out!

[@celeog]

Found this video very helpful, thank you. Nice filming and editing. 👍🏽

[@brandonsewall4474]

Keep the BRONCO videos coming! I used your steering gear box video to replace mine! Worked great!

[@TheFixTech]

Thanks, will be posting more soon, distributor, cruise/speedo, etc…

[@TheFixTech]

The Truck in this video is a 1990 Ford Bronco, the Borgeson Steering shaft is compatible with the Full Size 1980-1996 Ford Trucks (all), Let me know if you have any questions regarding this repair.

[@RoseBaby]

Love the color on your bronco. Would definitely love to see more videos on this truck.

[@thomaslove7560]

Think the borgeson would fit on 80s town car? It's the same steering gear

[@LukeWalkinshaw]

Just installed mine on an 84' today after watching your video like 10 times hahaha! Got the model with the stabilizer and WOW it really takes the steering into the 21st century!

[@LukeWalkinshaw]

used a 7 1/4" blade and cut threw like butter

[@TheFixTech]

Great job!

[@PacemakerandButtons]

Thank you for this video it definitely worked for me on my 79 crew cab Steering works better that new

[@RoseBaby]

Thank you for sharing! Great quality🙌🏻

[@TheFixTech]

You should do this to your bronco, it makes all the difference.

[@paulmurphy1230]

Thanks for posting this video. Very easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Watched your video and installed this evening after work.

[@bradleycraven9604]

this is the best mod, period. great video!!!

[@derrickbosley8889]

Great video!!! Used your steps minus some for my 81 G body install

[@kurtisacevedo5911]

Thank you for the content

[@davidmanning3996]

Sure is nice and clean under that hood!! Looks great 👍

[@TheFixTech]

Thank you sir.

[@BlackBeardBelts]

Awesome job!!

[@TheFixTech]

Thanks!

[@grezikpainting]

Would this part fit a 1996 e150 van also?

[@milesaway1980]

Thanks for the video. I have one showing up today. Put in a Redhead a few years ago, but still have slop in the steering, so finally decided to shoot for one of these. Your video is very clear and precise and now I know exactly what to do.

[@milesaway1980]

Got it installed. Thanks again. For what it's worth, on my stock 85, 17 3/4" was exactly what I measured and cut to, too.

[@nextalcupfan]

@@milesaway1980 Did it take care of the rest of your slop?

[@milesaway1980]

@@nextalcupfan Yes it did. I have really nice, tight steering now. I love it.

[@nextalcupfan]

@@milesaway1980 The steering box is out of stock on eBay but i might get the borgeson shaft and install that. My '95 has 310k on it and as far as I can tell everything is original. I did tighten the screw on the steering box around 230k miles.

[@johnscheffler1514]

Nice job

[@JBB_123]

Test drove a 3 inch lifted 1989 Bronco this evening. The steering was SUPER sketchy. If I end up buying it I’ll definitely be installing the red head box and upgrading the steering shaft. Hopefully it helps.

[@TheFixTech]

Will definitely help, also since it is lifted check the tie rod ends and ball joints. Wiggle the tire to check play.

[@carle5538]

awesome video.

[@TheFixTech]

Thanks

[@aaronbrandes7456]

This is in my future.

[@hu5tle-]

Could you use a die for your set screw that you drilled for a more secure fit? And do you think the shaft or the new steering box helped more?

[@ivealwaysbeencrazy2]

Good post.

[@Luke-jc1xw]

Great videos man

[@TheFixTech]

Thank you.

[@Luke-jc1xw]

@@TheFixTech Convinced me to do the same upgrades on my 91. I've been driving with a 15 degree dead zone at the top of steering wheel for years, haha. My Red Head and shaft just showed up today, looking forward to seeing the improvements. Going to replace the drag link and add a steering stabilizer as well.

[@TheFixTech]

@@Luke-jc1xw No need for the stabilizer after all the new parts. I too installed a stabilizer, then ripped it off after 100 miles.

[@Luke-jc1xw]

@@TheFixTech Holy crap, what a difference the gear box and shaft made. Like a brand new truck. On another note, have you ever had your speedometer bump up +5 mph or so at speed? Kind of bounces to 80 when driving 72 mph or so then returns back to the 72. Saw something about possible vss? Only happens intermittently

[@johnbennett6887]

Did you replace your steering shaft because you observed play in its U-joint? Or are there other points of wear on the shaft that I should evaluate (along with the gearbox, drag link, and tie rods)? I bought my 96 with horrendous steering play but still too busy just getting it to run right. Steering is next. Dude, I have so much work to do on this thing. Thanks.

[@DillonWest-xw1gy]

Do you feel more road vibration without the rag joint?

[@gerryj8839]

WARNING WARNING... the link in the description does not go to Part # 000985, it goes to # 000980 which DOES NOT fit. I bought it buy mistake. The coupler joint at the steering wheel is way too big. I called Borgeson and they gave me the correct coupler PN to buy. I bought it, and the 000980 shaft is about 2 inches too short. Be careful when you order, make sure you get 000985, not 000980

[@gerryj8839]

Also, on my 1995 Bronco, there is no u joint hear the master cylinder. The other end of the shaft and u joint is under the dashboard.

[@fredbennett3549]

Gotcha thanks

[@carsonshaul9952]

This is my first time working on my trucks steering and i was curious why you have to extend it all the way?

[@TheFixTech]

To cut it correctly, even uncut the shaft is too long.

[@425flex]

Hey I have tons of play in my steering. Which I’m planning on buying the red head and the shaft but my steering wheel is not straight when driving in a straight line. Do you have a video for a fix on that? Thanks for all your videos!

[@425flex]

Nvm just had to watch towards the end. Thanks!

[@joshualymer6568]

How much difference did it make driving down the road

[@TheFixTech]

Best upgrade to improve steering, I used a steering stabilizer at first but quickly threw it out. A new (brand new internals) red head box and this shaft tightened up my steering hood as new. Be sure your tie rods and drag link are good.

[@PacemakerandButtons]

would you put any lock tight on these fittings?

[@MrAshrr213]

Not sure why borgenson labeled it that way in the past, 92-96 is different. My 1995 wasn't like this.

[@killerracernos]

92-96 Bronco needs a 981 Borgeson not the 980..

[@kjrwhs2003]

Ok i like the fact this shaft is far better then factory but for them to make it where you have to now cut and drill to make it work is just stupid. Cause if you cut wrong or drill at thw wrong angle or anything, you can mess it up and poasibly just end up wasting money. Why not just make them to where they are factory length to begin with.

[@RalphSampson...]

Why not simply set the new shaft next to the one removed on the floor? Then, you cut the new one to match the old one. Seems a lot simpler....no measuring needed.

[@martyhonda6983]

That’s a good idea but what if the stock shaft has moved it’s a good idea to measure and compare …measure twice cut once

[@boyracer3477]

@@martyhonda6983 Or maybe first measure and mark where you might cut. Then place the old one next to it to see if the two coincide in length. If not, figure out why not before you cut into $300.

[@steveh7108]

Or just measure from a fixed point like where the set screw goes.

[@jacksonpuckett6115]

Whose the smartest person on the internet watching "how to" videos?!? Yes! Let's all pretend we are smarter than everyone else by posting alternative methods!!! There's more than one way to pluck a chicken you dweebs. Christs sake

[@charlesmckinnis2718]

Poor Kid...Why not just use the old shaft's length to give you the exact length of the new shaft....DUH?

[@jackychan8539]

I installed this shat on my stock 83 f150. I’m not gonna say it wasn’t a ***** bc it was but it was well worth it between this and adjusting my steering box the truck drives completely different. I had to drop my steering box to install it tho so I could get the size right but I could’ve just been doing it wrong lol