Intermediate steering shaft broken??

rabbitreborn · 08-22-2011, 09:50 PM

Don't I remember reading somewhere that you changed out the front shocks on the cart? I suspect they are the reason that the steering linkage came apart. If the replacement shocks have more travel (open) than the original, that is what allowed the steering linkage to come apart.

edit, Colt, when installed, the zip ties get removed.

Coltf1991 · 08-22-2011, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rabbitreborn

Don't I remember reading somewhere that you changed out the front shocks on the cart? I suspect they are the reason that the steering linkage came apart. If the replacement shocks have more travel (open) than the original, that is what allowed the steering linkage to come apart.

edit, Colt, when installed, the zip ties get removed.

Oh really??? Crap I need to cut my zip ties off then.

sorry for the misleading information. Rabbit thanks for having my back. That's why I'm here to learn.

LizardLeg · 08-22-2011, 11:07 PM

The new shocks have 1/2" more travel than the stock shocks - I can see where that might be just enough. However, I think that coupled with some needing to be replaced front leafs...

Got it back to the house tonight and rode it all over with no problems.

Coltf1991 · 08-22-2011, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LizardLeg

The new shocks have 1/2" more travel than the stock shocks - I can see where that might be just enough. However, I think that coupled with some needing to be replaced front leafs...

Got it back to the house tonight and rode it all over with no problems.

Did you go back to the same ruts?

LizardLeg · 08-22-2011, 11:10 PM

that would be a no

Coltf1991 · 08-22-2011, 11:11 PM

Well you need to see if you actually fixed your problem

LizardLeg · 08-22-2011, 11:15 PM

Too hot, too tired and too much darn work to do to give it another go tonight. Doubt the problem is fixed - the shaft went back together with no issues at all - but I'm sure with the wheels turned the right way, the right bump, the right drop, and if I hold my tongue like 'mis...

Then, yeah it might slide out again. Trying to come up with options, but am too tired and beat down to do much about it right now.

Need sleep.

rabbitreborn · 08-22-2011, 11:17 PM

1/2" more travel in the shocks would be enough to pull the splines apart on the shaft.....

you could always insert spacers under the steering box to compensate for the added travel. While you are doing that, upgrade to grade 8 bolts on there to prevent them from sheering.

LizardLeg · 08-23-2011, 08:55 AM

Here are the options I am thinking about. For the time being, it's staying as it is. Found out last night my office changed our insurance policy and the new policy means about $5-6K out of my pocket for the new prosthetic I started on last week.

That was a nice letter to come home to.

Limiting strap - really don't want to go this route but may have to if this keeps happening.

Pulling the intermediate shaft, bringing it to a machine shop and telling them I need it 3/4" longer.

Long Travel front end.

LizardLeg · 08-23-2011, 02:28 PM

Some pics and the ride back after I got back out to the buggie...

MVI_0467.MOV - YouTube

08-22-2011, 09:50 PM	#21
rabbitreborn Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,757	Re: Intermediate steering shaft broken?? Don't I remember reading somewhere that you changed out the front shocks on the cart? I suspect they are the reason that the steering linkage came apart. If the replacement shocks have more travel (open) than the original, that is what allowed the steering linkage to come apart. edit, Colt, when installed, the zip ties get removed.

08-22-2011, 11:07 PM	#23
LizardLeg New Cart Security System Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 463	Re: Intermediate steering shaft broken?? The new shocks have 1/2" more travel than the stock shocks - I can see where that might be just enough. However, I think that coupled with some needing to be replaced front leafs... Got it back to the house tonight and rode it all over with no problems.

08-22-2011, 11:10 PM	#25
LizardLeg New Cart Security System Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 463	Re: Intermediate steering shaft broken?? that would be a no

08-22-2011, 11:11 PM	#26
Coltf1991 Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,901	Re: Intermediate steering shaft broken?? Well you need to see if you actually fixed your problem

08-22-2011, 11:15 PM	#27
LizardLeg New Cart Security System Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 463	Re: Intermediate steering shaft broken?? Too hot, too tired and too much darn work to do to give it another go tonight. Doubt the problem is fixed - the shaft went back together with no issues at all - but I'm sure with the wheels turned the right way, the right bump, the right drop, and if I hold my tongue like 'mis... Then, yeah it might slide out again. Trying to come up with options, but am too tired and beat down to do much about it right now. Need sleep.

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08-22-2011, 11:17 PM	#28
rabbitreborn Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,757	Re: Intermediate steering shaft broken?? 1/2" more travel in the shocks would be enough to pull the splines apart on the shaft..... you could always insert spacers under the steering box to compensate for the added travel. While you are doing that, upgrade to grade 8 bolts on there to prevent them from sheering.

08-23-2011, 08:55 AM	#29
LizardLeg New Cart Security System Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 463	Re: Intermediate steering shaft broken?? Here are the options I am thinking about. For the time being, it's staying as it is. Found out last night my office changed our insurance policy and the new policy means about $5-6K out of my pocket for the new prosthetic I started on last week. That was a nice letter to come home to. Limiting strap - really don't want to go this route but may have to if this keeps happening. Pulling the intermediate shaft, bringing it to a machine shop and telling them I need it 3/4" longer. Long Travel front end.

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