How To Rebuild an RCV Axle Shaft
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- In this video I'll show you how to rebuild an RCV axle shaft joint and all the tools you'll need.
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Like many, I was surprised to not see brass punches and hammers being used. So, I looked up RCV's videos to see if they had one on rebuilding... and they do. Guess what... no brass being used. ua-cam.com/video/RTYUzboaL_U/v-deo.html
This is true, they call em the "strongest axles on the planet" for a reason!
No wonder these are the worlds strongest axles... Mat's over here beating the crap out of these things like they owe him money. Made in America, they can handle the abuse.😎👍🇺🇸 OlllllllO
My exact thought. Nothing made in China could handle that beat down
More of these videos focused on what normal people have! Always the best content on the channel!
Joseph McUmber definitely, something to save us all a bit of money
I've been missing those How To videos :) Nice to see them again! :D
Woo I'm beat after that. Glad you showed it the way it's really done by us guys that don't have the expensive tools
Matt from Bleepin Jeep: The Mr, Rogers of the off road community.
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That face he makes when he starts hammering, pure love
Nice to see an OG style Bleepin Jeep video! In the garage, tools in hand👍
WoOsKii 1 me too, I’ve learned a lot from them
glad to see a how to again. I loved the roots of this channel and the garage videos! Thanks Matt!
If you fill the center full with grease and put the shaft in it will force grease threw the ball bearings
Real life problems... how true. You actually made it look simple...which means it was hard!! Then again hard work always pays off.
Thanks for the class.
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Love the zip tie trick. I wish I watched this video yesterday when I was struggling with the cap installing my RCV’s
My RCV’s are brand new and I hope I never have to beat on them like this, not a lot of people can even afford them let alone beat the hell out of them, I’m only running 37’s on one rig and 38’s on another and I try to stay out of the muddy shit to preserve my RCV’s and Tom Woods shafts!
Just wanted to let you know that even the RCV tech guys use this video as an example and not even their own! Great job!
Lol, well that's good! It's not as simple as their video makes it seem.
@@bleepinjeep not at all! I got my bearings and races in correctly but the axle race doesn't want to move now? Wtf am I doing wrong!? 😮💨🤦♂️
i was cringing every time you hit that with the hammer and punch. should you use a brass punch and hammer?
oh man me too, and a chisel, -.-'
The Rcv's would just laugh at a brass punch
Matt need to do it another scorpion crawler build
Awesome, thanks Matt!
Thanks! Was wondering how they worked, this showed me what I wanted to know!
I like the wheeling videos, dont get me wrong. I will say that im glad to see another how to vid!!
Nice job Matt.I wish I had RCV shafts to rebuild.....
Getcha some!
Hitting hardened steel with a steel hammer will prove that you should wear safety glasses
nooooooooo use a brass punch and hammer !!!
see1seeall and don’t put the nice machined end in the vice!
DOOOOOOD like See1 said, WHY ARE YOU NOT USING A BRASS DRIFT SET!
www.amazon.com/Mayhew-25076-2-Inch-Knurled-Brass/dp/B002XMSBBI/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1SUJOFX73L7AB&keywords=brass+drift+punch&qid=1569517042&s=hi&sprefix=brass+drift%2Caps%2C206&sr=1-4
The Rcv's would just laugh at a brass punch
@@bleepinjeep LOL no, 1"x10 drift will work just fine. Works on a 300m cromo, far thicker than a Rcv.
No way. Brass is the only way to go
Greaaatttttt video bro
I wish those boots were available in black
The only thing i would do differently, would be to use a brass or copper punch/rod.
The Rcv's would just laugh at a brass punch
Video idea.
Do a follow on the scorpion now that youve ran it a few years and discuss the pro and cons of not doing 1 tons and other things you would have done differently.
Good info Matt 👍
Watching bleepin jeep with my whatajeep cup! Love the vids!
Thnx, Matt. I want RCV’s so bad.
Getcha some!
Great video. How often do you need to grease the rcv joints and how do you do it?
Great video. Thanks
The thing I find is the best stuff to break down grease is gasoline. Grease just melts in gas.
I'm itchin for project builds!
Hopefully a wi ter project will find me.
@@bleepinjeep
Wheeling videos for the past few months and workshop videos in the next few months.......a summer spent and a winter earned.
Been thinking about going RCV with my d44a and my d30
Unless u have rear steer u don't need it for both
Shouldn't you be using a brass punch and hard plastic dead blow.
doood this was violent!
I would like to point out that a handy man Jack and a jeep make a great vice
USE A BRASS PUNCH!!!!! WTH? And get some soft jaws for that vise. Way to foul the splines, genius. And I'm pretty sure that's the wrong kind of grease.
I agree that CVs need specific high pressure moly fortified grease.
Our JK RCVs are only 6 months old and have been clicking for about 2 months already. Our shop says that the only RCVs that don't click are brand new ones. Wondering how long I should let this go.
that was perfect.
Are the RCV’s worth it or are the 4340 yukon dana 30 axles fine for 35’s
I just got a new set of RCV axles, I was wondering how often do they need to be greased and how much grease do I need to add? I can do it once a year or every 10,000 miles or do I need to grease them once every 3,000 miles? What is your experience?
are you guys still using manual grease guns? You should consider getting into that pneumatic goodness.
Was this on a jeep that was for wheeling only or on a driver&wheeling jeep? I wanna put these on my LJ that I drive and wheel in but I don’t want to if the regular driving will wear them out fast.
I think you miss the cv joint grease.
Or this things use different grease?
I’ve been considering rvc shaft in my next build, possibly my sxs. How well do you think the plastic cup seals for water?
I’m not sure if I am seeing shadows or not, but it looked like there was pitting on the outside unit. It may be time for a new one
Damn I have to do mine and don't want too
You would think a person like you would have a brass hammer when you're smacking shit that matters!
Rcvs laugh at brass😂
Hi Matt, I just got the RCV axles installed. How often do you have grease them, I heard everytime you go off roading, the axles have to be greased.
I dont know, I'm pretty bad at it lol. But ya I would say after every dunk in the water or after every pressure wash it should probably be topped off. But I'm a rule breaker 😇
What kind of grease is that?
Brass Drift
Thanks for the info. What spline shafts are those? RCV told me my 35 spline wouldn't make it through their outer tube seals like you just did. Are they a lower spline or are those different outer tube seals?
30 spline
30/30
everything was great except, Safety glasses....sorry
I turned off this video at 8:34 not because you weren't getting the job done but because you were not using brass hammers and punches. My kidneys started to hurt.
How To Void The Lifetime Warranty on an RCV Axle Shaft LOL
You do realize the lifetime warranty ONLY covers breakage....Not warrantied against wear / clicking etc...
thats marine grease, ive seen that a couple times before.
Are these high maintenance CV axles?
get a brass hammer, brass punch.... banging on those with a hammer, not good
The Rcv's would just laugh at a brass punch
Where did you find that shirt? I have one just like it. 👀
Bleepinjeep.com
Does the scorpion have a d44 in the front? What kind? Whats in rear?
Yes, you should watch the walkaround video, tj up front, XJ in rear.
@@bleepinjeep yeah I found that and watch it after i commented here. Thanks for the response and the great vids.
I did this a couple of years ago and you just reminded me of what a pain in the ass this is to do. I'm starting to hear that clicking sound and not looking forward to doing this again.
I have that "clicking sound" now...think it's the RF side? 😡 Good news is it's not 14° yet.
Out of curiosity, what jeep do y’all have and what size tire? I’m researching these now to go into an overland touring rig. LJ with 35s. I don’t need my Kenne Bell supercharger destroying a u joint out in the middle of nowhere
My RCV shaft didn't work. The company won't return calls. Almost $800 down the tube's.
well alrighty than ! :]
*please don't hit your hand
please don't hit your hand*
Hey Matt, guess what I do and it goes real fast? I only have to hammer the race down and expose one bearing , once that ball bearing is out I grab my grinder with a cutting wheel and just cut the race , be careful not to nick the metal cup after a cut to the empty bearing hole on both sides it slips right out because who cares about the old race , it's useless, no hammering all day . Then of course you do have to hammer and punch to get the new one in.
Good idea
You put 40's on a 44?!*@# Let's see it! Truss? thicker tubes? How long did it last? Engine size? :-)
Watch the scorpion crawler walkaround and then our trail to sema videos.
Yeah. It's hard to believe it. Especially after watching the last bunch of videos he & Matt from Busted Knuckle just put out.
I knew they were big but had no idea they were stickies too.
Very impressive.
Hopefully I never have to perform that particular repair.
I dont have a parts washer.... does the wifes dish washer work well?
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I need to poop
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I thinks I'll just stick with ujoints.
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Good for you, you want a cookie?