Barn of Parts New Driveshaft Solution

[sidewinder 2018]

Is that a bearing with an eccentric locking collar?

Looks like the 3 Allen screws are near flush @ final seating. You may want to make sure that all screws have contacted the shaft surface before you seat the screws final torque,as pictured.To insure the collar is parallel to the shaft. I would use locktite and torque. I will be ordering.Did you mention mid summer availability?

 

[DennyTuna]

My bearing is pressed on. Shaft was spray welded, then ground on center to produce a .0003-.0005" press fit to bearing. I use BOP puller to remove it (with caliper housing) and a simple press tool to re-install. Press tool is just a 3/8" threaded rod with nuts and washers on both ends. It's made so it comes apart into 3 pieces to be able to insert inside track shaft without interfering with belly pan on either side (have to remove rubber plug with magnets in it on chain case side). I just remove caliper housing with bearing, service it, then just use press tool to re-install.

We have a very similar set up. The shaft in my sidewinder is chrome plated, my buddies Tcat is spray welded. Both need to be press fit on install. I just had to tear mine apart due to chain case leaking and after 3 years with this set up its still like new money. Used a 3-prong puller to pull bearing and caliper housing, replaced chain case back assembly and reinstalled bearing/caliper housing with this threaded rod press tool. With the shaft and bearing out of the sled you still could not put the bearing on the shaft by hand. This may be over kill but we still use the BOP drive shaft saver for peace of mind.

 

[hibshman25]

Is that a bearing with an eccentric locking collar?

It is a new bearing but the collar is not eccentric.

 

[Turboflash]

It is a new bearing but the collar is not eccentric.

Skwezloc type design??

 

[hibshman25]

I should have the product up on the website today.

Here is the video I made.

 

[jonlafon1]

DONE!! ordered.. Really looking forward to using this on a 2021 Cat 8000 that is badly worn shaft.. Will be reporting after install and as the season goes with this product! Thanks Travis

 

[GR8BBQ]

I got one before they sell out! I haven't had my shaft out yet, but judging by the intermittent brake pulse I had last year, I definitely need it! That and 4000 miles on my 2017 XTX SRViper....

 

[sidewinder 2018]

I got one before they sell out! I haven't had my shaft out yet, but judging by the intermittent brake pulse I had last year, I definitely need it! That and 4000 miles on my 2017 XTX SRViper....

I got one before they sell out! I haven't had my shaft out yet, but judging by the intermittent brake pulse I had last year, I definitely need it! That and 4000 miles on my 2017 XTX SRViper....

Great video ,and the big plus is NOT having to remove the drive shaft.Once the brake caliper is removed from tunnel the stock bearing is pressed out the new bearing and collar assy is pressed in to housing and slid over shaft

 

[Hoosiersnow]

Great video ,and the big plus is NOT having to remove the drive shaft.Once the brake caliper is removed from tunnel the stock bearing is pressed out the new bearing and collar assy is pressed in to housing and slid over shaft

I think I'll order one soon - have 5k on my 18 and based on what other people are saying I'm assuming I have wear on my driveshaft.

 

[sidewinder 2018]

I think I'll order one soon - have 5k on my 18 and based on what other people are saying I'm assuming I have wear on my driveshaft.

You may want to order sooner than later

 

[HABS 1]

DONE!! ordered.. Really looking forward to using this on a 2021 Cat 8000 that is badly worn shaft.. Will be reporting after install and as the season goes with this product! Thanks Travis

same! emailed him this morning to get one commin!

 

[REDLINE 1]

I should have the product up on the website today.

Here is the video I made.

Nice job ! wonder how long it will take for the other shops to copy lol

 

[GR8BBQ]

... the big plus is NOT having to remove the drive shaft....

I missed that the first time I watched the video.... I'm glad you pointed that out!

 

[slimjim2525]

Ordered 2. As soon as they come will get sleds ready for the season.

 

[1nc 2000]

You guys better order a second bearing so you have a replacement on hand when riding.
Please post the bearing number so I can make my own at work on my lunch break.