2024 two piece driveshaft fixed?

Turts said:

So, I need to replace the shitty drivers on my 24. While I’m in there, should I swap in a one piece driveshaft?
Will the shaft out of my 22 be a direct swap?
Or should I put that TKI thing in and call it good?

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Turts said:

Now, about that driveshaft…

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greenthumb said:

I don't think there's anything but opinions on the matter. 2023's were a shitshow for sure. I personally didn't see any issues within our group, or even run into someone with chain case problems out in the bush. I don't feel that there is a solid definitive answer as to the main point of failure anyway.
The 2024's however seem pretty solid in regards to the chain and sprockets. Mine has 3000km on it with very little stretch and no indication that there's abnormal wear going on.
If it were me, and I had to replace the driveshaft anyway, I would probably swap to a 1 piece. If I was just swapping drivers, and already had the upgraded chain, and had no apparent problems with the existing shaft (bent or cracked), then I see no benefit to swapping it. Some might say 'cheap insurance', but I see no indication the parts in '24's are less reliable than the '22 and earlier.


I would like to know more of the root cause of the ratcheting. This definitely is more of an issue on the G5's over previous years. From what can tell, the drivers don't appear to have changed in design. Is the new track stretching more or deforming under load? Doo touted geometry changes and new parts in the G5 skid. Could it be that track tension is less consistent as the suspension cycles?

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greenthumb said:

I don't think there's anything but opinions on the matter. 2023's were a shitshow for sure. I personally didn't see any issues within our group, or even run into someone with chain case problems out in the bush. I don't feel that there is a solid definitive answer as to the main point of failure anyway.
The 2024's however seem pretty solid in regards to the chain and sprockets. Mine has 3000km on it with very little stretch and no indication that there's abnormal wear going on.
If it were me, and I had to replace the driveshaft anyway, I would probably swap to a 1 piece. If I was just swapping drivers, and already had the upgraded chain, and had no apparent problems with the existing shaft (bent or cracked), then I see no benefit to swapping it. Some might say 'cheap insurance', but I see no indication the parts in '24's are less reliable than the '22 and earlier.


I would like to know more of the root cause of the ratcheting. This definitely is more of an issue on the G5's over previous years. From what can tell, the drivers don't appear to have changed in design. Is the new track stretching more or deforming under load? Doo touted geometry changes and new parts in the G5 skid. Could it be that track tension is less consistent as the suspension cycles?

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greenthumb said:

I don't think there's anything but opinions on the matter. 2023's were a shitshow for sure. I personally didn't see any issues within our group, or even run into someone with chain case problems out in the bush. I don't feel that there is a solid definitive answer as to the main point of failure anyway.
The 2024's however seem pretty solid in regards to the chain and sprockets. Mine has 3000km on it with very little stretch and no indication that there's abnormal wear going on.
If it were me, and I had to replace the driveshaft anyway, I would probably swap to a 1 piece. If I was just swapping drivers, and already had the upgraded chain, and had no apparent problems with the existing shaft (bent or cracked), then I see no benefit to swapping it. Some might say 'cheap insurance', but I see no indication the parts in '24's are less reliable than the '22 and earlier.


I would like to know more of the root cause of the ratcheting. This definitely is more of an issue on the G5's over previous years. From what can tell, the drivers don't appear to have changed in design. Is the new track stretching more or deforming under load? Doo touted geometry changes and new parts in the G5 skid. Could it be that track tension is less consistent as the suspension cycles?

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maxwell said:

your going to be changing tracks before trackshafts going to wish you had that sweet two peice shaft

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