Destroyed 40 series driven axle

[OPmini]

anyone else have this issue? Noticed It when the TAV started making a 'clicking' noise.

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[JTSpeedDemon]

WAHT THA WAT??? That is CARNAGE! Looks like a mild steel axle (which means softer metal), try to get a nicer axle for the next one, that one's toast. Also make sure the TC driver is a snug fit on the shaft, the key shouldn't be transmitting the power like that.

 

[OPmini]

just got off the phone with gopowersports, they say its out of warranty (bought it October 2020) and its $45 for a new sprocket + shaft. Im going to try and weld up the shaft, then turn it down on my lathe and machine a new keyway on my mill I might be able to fix the sprocket on my mill too, if not they are $12.

 

[karl]

just got off the phone with gopowersports, they say its out of warranty (bought it October 2020) and its $45 for a new sprocket + shaft.

Seems like GPS has an issue with these backplate 40 series setups. Many report having bearing problems.

Looks the the more durable 5/8 bearing unit, right?

 

[OPmini]

Seems like GPS has an issue with these backplate 40 series setups. Many report having bearing problems.

Looks the the more durable 5/8 bearing unit, right?

yes its 5/8

 

[65ShelbyClone]

The sprocket's integral key looks like it got bent backward.