Gunna be installing the SATV driveshaft on my 2019 Talon X ~2,700 miles as the unjoint started to develop some play and I was wondering what the reviews / feedback is on the SATV driveshaft are so far?
I am going to be installing mine this week also!! I don’t have any reviews other than it’s a nice looking part out of the box sitting on the bench. Appears to be a good option!
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This has been a hot item...
I've heard good things about them. I also have one ready for my Talon but need to find time to install it.
Be sure to follow up with a difficulity level for installing and any tips or tricks.
I also have them in the club store available here - HONDA TALON 1000 HEAVY-DUTY PROP SHAFT - RHINO DRIVELINE
But message me for an even better deal.
I've heard good things about them. I also have one ready for my Talon but need to find time to install it.
Be sure to follow up with a difficulity level for installing and any tips or tricks.
I also have them in the club store available here - HONDA TALON 1000 HEAVY-DUTY PROP SHAFT - RHINO DRIVELINE
But message me for an even better deal.
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I put one in this past winter, it's a night & day change for my buggy. I had a growl/vibration when in 4wd ever since new, thats now gone. Very happy with the new design.
Installation wasn't easy but I had time so I took more apart than was probably needed but it made access much easier. To boot the driveshaft was stuck on the subtrans pretty tight.
Installation wasn't easy but I had time so I took more apart than was probably needed but it made access much easier. To boot the driveshaft was stuck on the subtrans pretty tight.
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If ypu have a 2 post lift to use, it's an 1 hour job at most.
Remove middle skid plate(if stock) or remove skid plates that allow you to acces the front driveshaft loop and in front of the sub trans.
Remove the bumper/winch (if equipped with a winch)
Take all 2 forward front differential bolts out, loosen rear bolt but leave in, unclip the sensor wire on the drivers side
Remove the front driveshaft loop, I use a 12mm swivel socket (1/4" drive) and get it from underneath
We have a special set of inside opening pliers (Mac Tools) to get the clip open in the diff. Lube and brake clean help loosen it up.
Then use a pry bar to pry the driveshaft back while opening the clip
Remove the bolt from the differential and push it forward until the driveshaft comes out
Slide the driveshaft up into the cavity under the hood and drop it out the bottom (you may have to pry it off the sub trans, using the frame as a pushing point)
I can't find the plier part numbers, I'll look at them tomorrow at work
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Got about 200 miles on mine so far. Smooth as butter. Hopefully it lasts longer than the stock u joints. Replaced the stock driveshaft twice in 3k miles.
Got the SATV driveshaft installed, overall wasn’t terrible to put in. For the clip that holds the driveshaft to the front diff I used snap ring pliers and was able to get the clip into position to get the driveshaft out of the diff. What worked for me was pushing forward on the driveshaft slightly while opening the clip, then once the clip was open I pulled the driveshaft backwards and it came right out. Other than that everything went smooth.
Headed to WV this coming Thursday to test it out!
Headed to WV this coming Thursday to test it out!
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Nice. Can't wait for feedback.
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Last weekend I got to test out the SATV Driveshaft, put about 230 miles on it. We rode from Delbarton WV to Wilmore Dam along with some other outlaws and Hatfields throughout the weekend. There is a big difference compared to the oem driveshaft. The rattle / ujoint noise is gone which is especially noticeable on the road and higher speeds at lower rpm’s. Overall I’m happy to have upgraded, any issues I’ll report back.
I know!! I'll hassle my buddy about it tomorrow and get an update for you.
UPDATE: So, it hasn't made it into the design phase yet. Its been bumped a few times for other projects, but it will end up in one of my engineers hands soon enough. I don't have a date and it may be a few months, but they will happen.
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I got the SATV shaft and finally got a new clip after destroying the original one getting it out. This should not be this difficult! I am guessing the clip has to be in the collar and spread to get the shaft in? I have access from the top, bottom, and side and cannot for the life of me get the damn clip open, hold it, and slide the shaft in. Any secrets?
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Yep. PITA...
I took a cheap pair of needle nose and grinded some groves in them to better grip the ring. Worked and I got mine out. Getting it back in was just as hard.
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I'm guessing by now you have it all back together. But the easiest way is to slide the clip on the driveshaft splines but not in the groove.. slide the shaft into the front diff until the clip lines up with the slot in the diff.. spread the clip into the slot on the diff.. (make sure the groove is super clean) then slide the shaft until the groves align and let go of the clip.. give it a tug to make sure its locked in...
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UPDATE!
I FINALLY got it all together and have had time to ride it. It does seem quieter but I'm still getting a zzzzz that sounds like it's coming from somewhere up front but maybe not. It may even be a normal sound. It's there in 2 and 4 and seems to be on and off throttle. For now I'm going with "it's normal" until something breaks. Or doesn't. I do like the idea of the CV over the u-joints. The shaft itself is burly and the CVs are solid. Maybe it's my axles...hmmmm...
I FINALLY got it all together and have had time to ride it. It does seem quieter but I'm still getting a zzzzz that sounds like it's coming from somewhere up front but maybe not. It may even be a normal sound. It's there in 2 and 4 and seems to be on and off throttle. For now I'm going with "it's normal" until something breaks. Or doesn't. I do like the idea of the CV over the u-joints. The shaft itself is burly and the CVs are solid. Maybe it's my axles...hmmmm...
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It eliminate most of my zzzzz up front.
I still have some also.
Has to be in the differential.
Idk.. I give it a 70% improvement score.
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Oh. My factory cv joints were not loose one bit. In fact they were almost sized up. I could barely move them by hand.
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