Lotus Elan +2 : CV joint Drive Shafts
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- Installation of Chapman struts and CV joint drive shafts
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2.25” springs make fitting the struts so much easier!
Yes I bet they are easier with adjustable seats. Did you do a conversion on the rear of your Elan?
@@ianj3663 yeah, I did a video on it. Put konis in at the same time
Nice job mate
Thanks 👍
captive bolt for the suspension, two minutes with a welder, well done, looked like fun!!!!
I installed CVDS from Elantrikbits this week. They were a doddle to fit and have transformed the way the car responds to the throttle. I also no longer have to worry about the doughnuts failing as I've fitted 3 sets in the last 3 years.
Yea, I’ve heard the donuts you get these days days are crap 😊
I have the Mick Miller CV joints on my +2, best £400 I ever spent on the car, it transformed the slow speed in traffic movement, no more kangarooing & power take up was instant, not having to wait for the donuts to load up.
Very useful and timely video..llI am also in the process of installing the same Kelvedon CV joints and lhaving trouble with tight holes in the diff and hub "ears" ; interesting to see you using a reamer: pls tell me what size you used. Thx.
Hi Tony, I used a 7/16 reamer. The first drive shaft I fitted I didnt ream the holes and as you saw in the video I struggled a bit. The second one I did ream the holes and managed to get the drive shaft in much easier and without having to compress the springs. Good luck with your install
@@ianj3663 thx..7/16 is the nominal stud diameter and is too tight on mine; I deformed the thread on one stud trying to bang it in, needed to withdraw (slide hammer!) and re thread the damaged stud; just found and bought a 29/64 reamer on ebay..Hope that will be OK.. thx for the idea...Tony
A Dremel and 29/64 reamer did the job: nice sliding fit of the studs into the ears; hub side first, then diff side. Didn't need to compress the spring..All done.. 😊
IAN !!!! hello my old friend :)
Hi Mark! How's it going? Great to hear from you. Are you still messing around with cars. What are you driving now?