Steering Box

[Suave25]

Hi Mopar gang,

Just wanted to know if anyone has some insights on changing out my original steering box on 1968 Dodge Charger (Standard model). It already has power steering, however I was looking at purchasing the Borgeson Steering box. But don't know how my setup should be.

Do I purchase only the box or do I need to buy anything else. Please let me know if you have ever done this or any ideas.

Thank you

 

[Billccm]

I've read two magazine articles now about the Bergman Auto Craft kit. It uses borgenson and other components to consist of a somewhat plug and play install.
Perhaps email Bergman and see what is offered.

 

[Suave25]

I've read two magazine articles now about the Bergman Auto Craft kit. It uses borgenson and other components to consist of a somewhat plug and play install.
Perhaps email Bergman and see what is offered.

Thanks man,

The only information I got is the following.
Saginaw (type pump)
800126 Steering Box
925113 Hose Kit
036425 U Joint

Federal (type pump)

925121 Adapters (16 mm hose to build)
036425 U Joint

I just need to know what type of pump is in my 68.

 

[Don Frelier]

I would suggest Steer and Gear you can order the firm feel level you want.
I've had one in my Charger for 15+ years.
Also get a new power steering hose if your's is original, if it blows it's a fire hazard.

 

[Suave25]

I would suggest Steer and Gear you can order the firm feel level you want.
I've had one in my Charger for 15+ years.
Also get a new power steering hose if your's is original, if it blows it's a fire hazard.

 

[Suave25]

Thanks man

 

[Jerry Hall]

Upgrade your original steering box. Firm Feel and Steer & Gear do good work. No additional parts needed unless there is wear.

 

[tonysrt]

I had a steer and gear unit in my 71 Cuda and it was much better than what I had. I then converted to the borgeson unit and it is head and shoulders above the old unit. The stock P/S units were designed a long time ago, probably 60 years ago, where as the borgeson is new technology. I know it is an expensive set up but to me has been proven to me a worthwhile investment especially if your ride is street driven. By the way I did the conversion 6 years ago and still is much tighter than old box.

 

[davek]

installed Borgenson on my Bee this year and very happy with it. Would do it again.

 

[tonysrt]

To add to the post I have a 74 Duster with the original box and I found it a battle to keep it straight so I ordered another Borgeson for the Duster. I did the steer and gear probably about 20 years ago with the Police firmness and it was still a lot better than my stock unit. I know they have a firmer feel now, but the Borgy box is so much lighter and smaller.