Help w/Borgeson install please!

[MAX A/C]

I need help! I'm trying to install a Borgeson shaft, and need to know what the dang "star-shaped" bolts are called that hold the steering shaft flange on (and the bolts that act as the safety pins are the same). I called Borgeson and they did not know. I bought a star socket-- six points-- but didn't work... . these bolts appear to be 12 small points. What size are they and what are they called? And you don't have to answer this, but why in the %$# wouldn't a more common bolt have worked???

 

[bighammer]

Sounds like the weird 12 point bolts like on my starter or front hub bearing. Kind of threw me at first (Ithought it was a Torx head) but a standard 12 point socket fit on there.



Good luck with it

 

[bighammer]

... or a (12 pt. )box-end wrench.

 

[Cummins Cowboy]

yeah i do remember those where a bit funny when i rebuilt my steering coupler. i do remember i used a 12 point socket but i had to experiment with what size fit best. i think one i kinda rounded off a bit and had to use vise grips or something,

 

[ETOBICOKE]

Spline head bolts

Scott I just installed a Borgeson shaft in my truck a few weeks ago. Used a 3/8" 12 point box end wrench on these fasteners, fit just fine. The hard part was removing the roll pin at the steering box end, brute force requiered.



Neil

 

[Midnite]

When you guys installed it, were you able to use the existing rubber disk in the rag joint, or did you also have to order a new disk with the steering shaft from Borgeson?



Thanks,

Mike

 

[MAX A/C]

Thanks everyone. The 12 point is what I didn't try, but yes the 3/8" 12 point works great. They're off now. Roll pin out, too! Thanks!

 

[ETOBICOKE]

Rag Joint

Mike I didn't take any chances, not knowing the condition of the existing rag joint. I went ahead and ordered a new rag joint from Borgeson along with the shaft.





Neil

 

[Midnite]

Yeah, that's about what I thought. Not too long after I posted my question, I decided it was worth the $15 and just ordered it.



Thanks!

Mike

 

[MAX A/C]

Well, it sure would have been nice if the clerk at Borgeson would have asked if I wanted a new rag joint! I didn't know they offered them... I re-used the original; it looks to be in real good shape. Project complete (can't wait for the test drive) thanks to you helpful TDR members!