Steering column joint

[gottagettamopar]

Hi all, The plunge joint on my '65 Coronet steering column has a fair amount of play and I was thinking of converting to a UJ like those from Borgeson.
The obvious advantages are no maintenance and no play.
Anyone done this? I wondered if it was essential to maintain any up and down motion as the UJ will be fixed in this plane.
Thanks

 

[sleepar]

The conversion is a LOT of work and I would just get a new factory style one with the whole kit and replace that the pin and all the half moons....and tap it for a grease fitting and it will last another 50 years...

 

[snakeoil24]

The Borgenson joint will not satisfy the flex in the column and it might be risky! Replace the joint withthe new updated version and you will be fine!

 

[gottagettamopar]

What is the updated version?
I can see a rebuild kit #04443436AC, I assume this is one size fits all.

 

[snakeoil24]

take a look at Firm feel I will look for the picture of it.