Danny’s Rod Shop

55 Norwood Road

Somerset, KY 42503

Telephone: 606-423-1969

Fax: 606-423-3522

Toll Free: 800-335-1932

 

Since 1982

Needle bearing u-joints have the distinct advantage of lasting much longer than non-needle bearing u-joints. Borgeson recommends only the needle bearing u-joints for use on street vehicles. Our u-joints are made of specially selected steel and aluminum for strength and longevity so the sealed precision needle bearings never need maintenance. Also needle bearing u-joints outlast non-needle bearing joints by a factor of 10 to 1. Our needle bearing joints have zero backlash (radial play) for more precise steering and a better feel for the road. And although non-needle bearing joints are stronger than the same size needle bearing joint, this strength is offset by the maintenance required and the longevity factor. Non-needle bearing joints should be lubricated with each use and a rubber boot should be used to retain lubrication (Boots are not recommended for

use with needle bearing joints).

Borgeson u-joints are machined in our factory on state of the art CNC equipment from solid billet steel, stainless steel or aluminum. Ongoing engineering and testing ensures our components meet or exceed current automotive production vehicle requirements. Any of our 4 Double D (a round shaft with two flats) sizes, 14 different spline size yokes, and the ‘94 and later Mustang “V” style can be combined to mate components from many different manufacturers. They operate at angles up to 35°. For example, with our components, you could easily connect a GM column to a new Mustang rack and pinion or a Ford column to a Saginaw box. Similar to OEM u-joints, the staked needle bearing caps prevent loosening and adjustment malfunction.

 

Angles over 35° can be negotiated by using a Borgeson double universal joint. Available in steel, stainless steel and aluminum, these doubles accommodate angles up to 70° and are available in all spline and DD configurations.