Fixing Sloppy Steering with a Borgeson Rag Joint

If you've spent any time behind the wheel of an older truck or a classic muscle car, you've probably noticed that annoying play in the wheel, which is exactly where a borgeson rag joint comes into the picture. It's one of those small, unassuming parts that doesn't look like much—just a little coupler sitting between your steering column and the steering box—but it carries a huge responsibility. When that piece of rubber and steel starts to fail, your driving experience goes from "classic cool" to "genuinely terrifying" pretty quickly. ...

May 14, 2026 · 6 min · Moshayedi Alvaro