Thanks for checking out the video. I know a lot of people these days just replace axles because it’s easier but there are many cases where repairing one makes sense. Even if you replace your damaged axle with a new one it’s not a bad idea to repair the damaged unit to keep around as a spare. The most obvious reason to repair is often the cost savings, especially if you damage a relatively new axle, which happens. With many axles these days having decent warranties, that too can reduce the need to repair. However, if you are on a budget or you ride an older machine, or maybe you have 4 or 5 old broken axles laying around, you can often take those 4 or 5 axles and make 2 or 3 good ones. There are also times when something breaks and you need a quick solution and can’t wait for a new part to arrive. I wanted to make this video to show how easy it is to repair and service a CV axle as I’ve had discussions about this topic many times in the past. I hope some of you find this video helpful and informative. Lot’s more shop and riding content heading your way!
Thanks for taking the time to show the face of the inside small race faces. I rebuilt my CV joint and it acted like it was seized. But after watching your video, I could see that I had the inner race inside out. I took it back apart, flipped it, put it all back together and it is smooth as silk. Thank you for the detailed video.
Happy to hear you enjoy the shop content. I know most people just want to watch ride videos but service and maintenance are a huge part of riding and I know a lot of people watching do a lot of their own work so I try to share some info when I can. I’m far from the best mechanic out there but we are always learning so every bit of info can help.
Popping the little circlip, never thought of that. All the videos I've seen have popped the big inner circlip to remove the joint for cleaning and that's the way I've done it. I may try this way next time we'll see ..... Thank's.
There’s often a few ways to go about a job. This is my favorite way of doing it and I feel it’s the easiest. I always avoid taking apart the joint more than I have to. I don’t like removing the balls and cage unless there is a reason. I feel it all wears into itself and if you just need to do a boot or clean the joint it’s best to leave it assembled as much as possible. Popping that little clip is easy as long as you hit it properly and direct the impact energy where it needs to go. That’s why I use the piece of metal.
They are super easy to rebuild, especially once you’ve done a few. Ya… the bots are goin crazy online these days. Not sure what the end goal for all of that is.
@@tiborkerek3365 thanks! I’m glad you enjoy the videos. I’m happy to see some more Europeans following. We have viewers from all over including Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Romania and many more countries.
Unfortunately, it is very difficult to hike because they do not look favorably on going into the forest, but we do not give up and try to go as much as possible. I took a lot of information for my machine and I am trying to build it on ebay
@@tiborkerek3365 yes, I have heard that in Europe riding locations can be very limited. We are lucky here. We have quite a bit of space and places to ride.
That's absolutely ridiculous. OEM parts prices make no sense. They do this on purpose. I guess I should have mentioned in more detail that when I talk about saving money it's usually on aftermarket axles. The prices for parts on the SuperATV axles are quite reasonable. I know for brands like RCV you can also buy each individual component inside the axle so you only need to replace what broke. I've owned my RZR for over 7 years now and probably have 10 spare axles laying around. For me it makes sense to grab a few used axles and make a good one out of them or replace one joint or a boot. We have had times when someone in the crew breaks an axle before a ride and they call me up knowing I have a ton of parts on hand and I toss them 2 or 3 used axles for free and they assemble a solid used unit to get them back in action for the upcoming ride.
@@Foothillsoff-road ya for quite a few years now. A bunch of the guys on the crew run them. We’ve had overall great results with them. I discuss it in the video near the end.
@@AdrenalineJunkieProd we have Yamaha rmax and we put some 32 inch tires on it and ever since then the rear tires won’t stop clicking so we just got some rhino 2.0 axles for it
@@Foothillsoff-road hope the axles hold together for you guys. The RMAX is a solid machine. It’s gonna do awesome on the 32s. I don’t think there are many stock axles out there that will handle a 32 or larger for long.
Definitely want to lubricate those balls😳. All jokes aside thanks for making this, it looks easier than I thought it would be. I’ve got a boot I need to replace.
@@russvegaspd lubrication is key when your dealing with shafts and balls…. lol 😂 Ya, it is quite easy, especially once you’ve done it a few times. Good luck gettin that boot replaced!
@@RocksNRuts4 if you have to pay someone for the time to remove, repair and reinstall then sometimes it does make sense to just replace it. Especially since most quality new axles come with a decent warranty these days. If you turn your own wrenches this can save you a few bucks in the long term.
@@AdrenalineJunkieProd hmmm. 1 thing that sux is 1 i have has struts, its very hard to remove the lower a arm, shock or axl as it jams so tight, evn forks dont help
Ya, a vise helps a ton! We’ve done it on the trail a few times and it can be a pain in the butt. We use trees sometimes. If you’ve watched the vids you’ve prob seen it.
THUMBS UP if you have ever rebuilt a CV joint or replaced a CV boot.
Thanks for checking out the video. I know a lot of people these days just replace axles because it’s easier but there are many cases where repairing one makes sense. Even if you replace your damaged axle with a new one it’s not a bad idea to repair the damaged unit to keep around as a spare. The most obvious reason to repair is often the cost savings, especially if you damage a relatively new axle, which happens. With many axles these days having decent warranties, that too can reduce the need to repair. However, if you are on a budget or you ride an older machine, or maybe you have 4 or 5 old broken axles laying around, you can often take those 4 or 5 axles and make 2 or 3 good ones. There are also times when something breaks and you need a quick solution and can’t wait for a new part to arrive. I wanted to make this video to show how easy it is to repair and service a CV axle as I’ve had discussions about this topic many times in the past. I hope some of you find this video helpful and informative. Lot’s more shop and riding content heading your way!
Thanks for taking the time to show the face of the inside small race faces. I rebuilt my CV joint and it acted like it was seized. But after watching your video, I could see that I had the inner race inside out. I took it back apart, flipped it, put it all back together and it is smooth as silk. Thank you for the detailed video.
I love all XP Turbo content including shop, philosophy of use and modification videos.
Happy to hear you enjoy the shop content. I know most people just want to watch ride videos but service and maintenance are a huge part of riding and I know a lot of people watching do a lot of their own work so I try to share some info when I can. I’m far from the best mechanic out there but we are always learning so every bit of info can help.
@@AdrenalineJunkieProdI don't even have a sxs yet, tough decision, and I'm watching lol
@@Ecoboost5 it is a tough choice. So many options out there. Hope you can get yourself a sweet ride in the future.
Popping the little circlip, never thought of that. All the videos I've seen have popped the big inner circlip to remove the joint for cleaning and that's the way I've done it. I may try this way next time we'll see ..... Thank's.
There’s often a few ways to go about a job. This is my favorite way of doing it and I feel it’s the easiest. I always avoid taking apart the joint more than I have to. I don’t like removing the balls and cage unless there is a reason. I feel it all wears into itself and if you just need to do a boot or clean the joint it’s best to leave it assembled as much as possible. Popping that little clip is easy as long as you hit it properly and direct the impact energy where it needs to go. That’s why I use the piece of metal.
Great how-to video Julian.
Thanks man!
Great video Julian, I’ve never thought about rebuilding an axle. The bot comments are getting crazy, not sure what they have to gain by doing that.
They are super easy to rebuild, especially once you’ve done a few. Ya… the bots are goin crazy online these days. Not sure what the end goal for all of that is.
Very informative videos. 👍👍
Thanks Mark. Glad you find the shop vids informative.
I like the videos. I follow you from Hungary!!
Thanks
@@tiborkerek3365 thanks! I’m glad you enjoy the videos. I’m happy to see some more Europeans following. We have viewers from all over including Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Romania and many more countries.
Unfortunately, it is very difficult to hike because they do not look favorably on going into the forest, but we do not give up and try to go as much as possible. I took a lot of information for my machine and I am trying to build it on ebay
@@tiborkerek3365 yes, I have heard that in Europe riding locations can be very limited. We are lucky here. We have quite a bit of space and places to ride.
I love this channle one day you play in the mud n the next your playing with black shafts giving it the old rub and love
@@jenniferspharjenn42 hahahaha, we don’t discriminate here at AJP! 😂🤣
awsome! did my front but it was ez for me, got another to do now....
I find most of the time all these newer axles come apart pretty good. Good luck on the next one man!
@@AdrenalineJunkieProd i meant it WASNT ez for me lol. ty
@@RocksNRuts4 well that changes things a lot lol! Hope this video can make things a bit easier for you man.
@@AdrenalineJunkieProd me too!
You stroke that shaft like a professional! 😆🤣😂
You know it man, I’m experienced with the shaft 😂
Have you tried the TUSK Gladiator Axles?
On the x3's oem axles aside from the boot kit it makes more sense to just replace the axle, one end cup cost like 10-20$ less than a complete shaft
That's absolutely ridiculous. OEM parts prices make no sense. They do this on purpose. I guess I should have mentioned in more detail that when I talk about saving money it's usually on aftermarket axles. The prices for parts on the SuperATV axles are quite reasonable. I know for brands like RCV you can also buy each individual component inside the axle so you only need to replace what broke. I've owned my RZR for over 7 years now and probably have 10 spare axles laying around. For me it makes sense to grab a few used axles and make a good one out of them or replace one joint or a boot. We have had times when someone in the crew breaks an axle before a ride and they call me up knowing I have a ton of parts on hand and I toss them 2 or 3 used axles for free and they assemble a solid used unit to get them back in action for the upcoming ride.
Have you been using the rhino 2.0 axles
@@Foothillsoff-road ya for quite a few years now. A bunch of the guys on the crew run them. We’ve had overall great results with them. I discuss it in the video near the end.
@@AdrenalineJunkieProd we have Yamaha rmax and we put some 32 inch tires on it and ever since then the rear tires won’t stop clicking so we just got some rhino 2.0 axles for it
@@Foothillsoff-road hope the axles hold together for you guys. The RMAX is a solid machine. It’s gonna do awesome on the 32s. I don’t think there are many stock axles out there that will handle a 32 or larger for long.
Are the rhino axles the best to use ?
We have had great luck overall with the Rhino 2.0 axles on RZR's and Can-Am's. A lot of the guys run them. Cheaper than OEM. Stronger. Good warranty.
You missed one crucial step cleaning your shaft. You got to hawk tuah and spit on that Thang 😂
@@TheRagingHillbilly Dang, I knew I should have spit on that thang!!
Maybe you should stroke that shaft with two hands😂
Is that how you like to do it? Maybe I'll try your method. 😂
Definitely want to lubricate those balls😳. All jokes aside thanks for making this, it looks easier than I thought it would be. I’ve got a boot I need to replace.
@@russvegaspd lubrication is key when your dealing with shafts and balls…. lol 😂 Ya, it is quite easy, especially once you’ve done it a few times. Good luck gettin that boot replaced!
Nice video.
Don’t forget to cup the balls.
Lol! Can't forget that...
I'm really really trying to keep my mind out of the gutter while watching this video.
Hahahaha, let it rip bud. Hit me with your best shot. No Karen’s here 😂🤣
Once SuperATV Axle shafts went black, they never went back
THUMBS UP if you just replace the entire axle if it gets damaged. Why is that your choice?
no way im not sponsored lol my local shop said he wont do this he will just buy a new one??? lol
@@RocksNRuts4 if you have to pay someone for the time to remove, repair and reinstall then sometimes it does make sense to just replace it. Especially since most quality new axles come with a decent warranty these days. If you turn your own wrenches this can save you a few bucks in the long term.
@@AdrenalineJunkieProd hmmm. 1 thing that sux is 1 i have has struts, its very hard to remove the lower a arm, shock or axl as it jams so tight, evn forks dont help
I know you don’t need any special tools but doing it without a vise was poopies. lol😅
Ya, a vise helps a ton! We’ve done it on the trail a few times and it can be a pain in the butt. We use trees sometimes. If you’ve watched the vids you’ve prob seen it.
@@AdrenalineJunkieProd lol I’ve watched most of them the past few years but never seen the tree cv pull. lol.