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Discussion Boards => Large => Topic started by: mickeykelley on February 14, 2015, 10:58:34 PM

Title: New version Climax and drive shaft
Post by: mickeykelley on February 14, 2015, 10:58:34 PM
I originally had one of the first generation Climax and became aware of the replacement rear driveshaft with the slip function, which I did. I recently bought one of the newer generation and when working on it today, noticed that the driveshaft was solid, not the slipping style.  Does it need that? Did they solve the binding issue that caused the need for the replacement shaft?
Title: Re: New version Climax and drive shaft
Post by: Kevin Strong on February 15, 2015, 01:37:01 AM
The drive shaft is powered by the rear truck. While it physically connects to the front truck itself, there is no mechanical connection between the shaft and the wheels of the front truck.

Later,

K
Title: Re: New version Climax and drive shaft
Post by: mickeykelley on February 15, 2015, 10:32:08 AM
So that is on the new or old or both.  I'm confused a bit.  They made a change?
Title: Re: New version Climax and drive shaft
Post by: Kevin Strong on February 15, 2015, 12:02:07 PM
That's on the new one. The whole drive was re-engineered.

Later,

K
Title: Re: New version Climax and drive shaft
Post by: mickeykelley on February 15, 2015, 05:10:03 PM
Ok. No makes sense. Thanks.