Lotus Elan +2 : CV joint Drive Shafts

Installation of Chapman struts and CV joint drive shafts
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[@olly22n]

2.25” springs make fitting the struts so much easier!

[@ianj3663]

Yes I bet they are easier with adjustable seats. Did you do a conversion on the rear of your Elan?

[@olly22n]

@@ianj3663 yeah, I did a video on it. Put konis in at the same time

[@stephenlaw1202]

captive bolt for the suspension, two minutes with a welder, well done, looked like fun!!!!

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Nice job mate

[@ianj3663]

Thanks 👍

[@KevinMeeds]

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.

[@ianj3663]

Yea, I’ve heard the donuts you get these days days are crap 😊

[@steveporritt1550]

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.

[@TonyA-tm9ol]

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.

[@ianj3663]

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

[@TonyA-tm9ol]

@@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

[@TonyA-tm9ol]

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.. 😊

[@markbrown4348]

IAN !!!! hello my old friend :)

[@ianj3663]

Hi Mark! How's it going? Great to hear from you. Are you still messing around with cars. What are you driving now?