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Gimp · 09-12-2009, 02:05 PM

I feel like an idiot, but how do you put together the stock driveshaft and the metal yoke. In the instructions, it looks like it just pushes in, but on the actual part it just doesn't want to go. Do I just push really hard or am I missing something?

Thanks!

matt ellerbee · 09-12-2009, 02:52 PM

get one pin in, then take a small flathead and pry back the other ear and it should pop in.

JOOTZ · 09-12-2009, 03:36 PM

^^^ like he said, screwdriver. GL on the build

Gimp · 09-12-2009, 08:36 PM

Thanks guys, a little heat from a hair drier really helped too!

matt ellerbee · 09-12-2009, 08:39 PM

^ thats a good idea as well!

Rumhead · 09-13-2009, 07:10 AM

I had the same problem. I read somewhere on here to put the plastic end in some boiling water for only a few seconds and they will slide right in. Worked great!

Gimp · 09-13-2009, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rumhead

I had the same problem. I read somewhere on here to put the plastic end in some boiling water for only a few seconds and they will slide right in. Worked great!

Sounds good, using my beautiful gf's hair drier did basically the same thing

CruiserHead · 09-13-2009, 11:59 AM

Mine are starting to pop off while I am wheeling under stress. I am wondering if heating them up will help them prematurely wear-out? Now that they are popping off, whats the best way to fix it without replacing or buying the aluminum sleeves? I have a zip-tie on it, but it makes a clicking noise on every revolution because it binds on the tie...

Maybe I will try some shrink wrap?

JB

Reflection · 09-20-2009, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CruiserHead

Mine are starting to pop off while I am wheeling under stress. I am wondering if heating them up will help them prematurely wear-out? Now that they are popping off, whats the best way to fix it without replacing or buying the aluminum sleeves? I have a zip-tie on it, but it makes a clicking noise on every revolution because it binds on the tie...

Maybe I will try some shrink wrap?

JB

I know a few guys that have used shrink wrap and it's helped. One thing that will cause the plastic yokes to wear faster is extreme angles. If you can get your drive shaft angles better,the yokes will last longer.

09-12-2009, 02:05 PM	#1
Gimp RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,594	Driveshaft Question I feel like an idiot, but how do you put together the stock driveshaft and the metal yoke. In the instructions, it looks like it just pushes in, but on the actual part it just doesn't want to go. Do I just push really hard or am I missing something? Thanks!

09-12-2009, 02:52 PM	#2
matt ellerbee Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, Jawja Posts: 135	get one pin in, then take a small flathead and pry back the other ear and it should pop in.

09-12-2009, 03:36 PM	#3
JOOTZ RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: never been Posts: 1,317	^^^ like he said, screwdriver. GL on the build

09-12-2009, 08:36 PM	#4
Gimp RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,594	Thanks guys, a little heat from a hair drier really helped too!

09-12-2009, 08:39 PM	#5
matt ellerbee Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, Jawja Posts: 135	^ thats a good idea as well!

09-13-2009, 07:10 AM	#6
Rumhead Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Scottdale Posts: 33	I had the same problem. I read somewhere on here to put the plastic end in some boiling water for only a few seconds and they will slide right in. Worked great!

09-13-2009, 11:59 AM	#8
CruiserHead Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orangevale Posts: 223	Mine are starting to pop off while I am wheeling under stress. I am wondering if heating them up will help them prematurely wear-out? Now that they are popping off, whats the best way to fix it without replacing or buying the aluminum sleeves? I have a zip-tie on it, but it makes a clicking noise on every revolution because it binds on the tie... Maybe I will try some shrink wrap? JB

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