Drive Shafts

This pin & block (friction-bearing) drive shaft was constructed with high-strength design, accommodating high-torque applications and larger shaft diameters. It has a special, low-diameter sleeve, supporting an unusually long coilover spring, necessitated by the short overall length and amount of stroke and force involved. The hex-shaft is axially retained, to prevent disassembly at maximum length. The moving components are protected with lubricant retaining Nitrile boot covers.

This exceptional drive shaft features a carefully designed spring loading function, built into the hex shaft. The hex shaft is integral to its inbound yoke, meaning, the yoke and hex shaft are machined from one continuous piece of material. The hub bores are blind. Yokes are manufactured from AISI 4142 alloy steel; the pins and blocks are made from AISI 8620 alloy steel. The joints as well as the hex shaft are outfitted with Nitrile lubricant-retaining boots. The Cadmium plating provides corrosion resistance to areas not protected by boots.