2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Flaming River / Inter steering Shft.

[rmrc]

Has anyone had any recent experience regarding the Flaming River replacement steering shaft?



I've read pervious posts on the Borgeson with some positive and quite a few negative comments which leaves Borgeson out in my book. Flaming River seems to have all positive threads.



I don't know if I need the intermediate shaft replaced yet. ( Mine seems to have a very slight loose feeling when you try to shake it ). When I do I'm seriously considering the Flaming River unit.



Any comments????

 

[cksh8me]

I'm going to be changing the shaft in 97 4wd what were the negitives you heard about Borgeson?



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[tp0d]

I`m in line to change mine also, but Ive heard the universal joint itself could be replaced. . Probably cheaper than the whole shaft, if its available. . supposedly its called a 'pot joint' (no pun intended heh)



-jerry

 

[JGK]

( Mine seems to have a very slight loose feeling when you try to shake it ).

I, too, have found a loose feeling in mine when I grab it right at the slip joint and shake it. So, for comparison, I went to the local dealership and looked at a brand new stock shaft. I put one end on the floor between my feet and held the other end and grabbed the middle with my free hand and wiggled it. There is a little play even in the new ones. Its obvious from that test that mine is worn, but not by a lot. Without this test I had no idea by how much.



If your's has a slight loose feel, it may not be too bad, at least at the slip joint. There are other areas that can get loose from wear, however (u-joints).



-Jay