Replacing the Driveshaft in a Kawasaki KRX 1000

[@2ndchancesadventures]

Hi Michael. Never commented on your videos before. Even though this is an older one I just thought I would watch just in case lol. Anyways, I noticed you ride with your front sway bar connected. I'm sure with the climbing you do that you will enjoy the machine more with it disconnected. High speed turns will be much scarier, so if you do that remember to connect and disconnect depending on what you're doing with the machine that day

[@MichaelDavisOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Actually shortly after that video I completely removed the front sway bar, and am so glad that I did. Again thank you so much for watching and commenting

[@dilligaf575]

I have always said that watching someone else struggle with a repair/project will make it easier for you because you learn what not to do and this video just reenforces that for me. From watching you struggle I have learned that I hope I never break my driveshaft lol. In all seriousness though, great video. I would feel confident in doing this repair after watching you video, keep up the good work.

[@TheAmerican1963]

Great job !!!!!! We need more down to earth folks like you !!!!!! I am very grateful for the effort you make for these videos as well as understanding that not all of us are Mr. "Napa know how"......... thanks again :-)

[@MichaelDavisOutdoorAdventures]

What a great compliment. Thank you so much!!

[@jaybee8210]

What I did and super simple -leave the rear of the driveshaft disconnected from the rear U joint -slide the driveshaft forward enough you can get to the splines -put the U joint and the connector from the front dif on the driveshaft -slide the driveshaft back and connect it to the rear U joints -put front dif in slide it into place , bolt it in and your done. It's really a one person job and super easy if you think before doing.

[@carlmaddux3789]

Wow, that is a big job, thanks for sharing. That is a huge help for us KRX owners that will some day have to tackle the drive shaft issue, it was also helpful to see how the u joints are set up in the car.. Thanks Carl...

[@coreyhopkins8994]

Thank you!! Only video I have seen that actually shows anything on the drive shaft

[@jamiehelms1512]

Great job Mike, i will tell you, having the right tools makes most jobs easier. i appreciate the detail you tried to show.

[@jscottmoss]

Wow, what a job! I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you taking the time to share this. As much as I hope I never have to do it, at least now I feel confident I could change the drive shaft on my KRX. I also like knowing that I can always come back to this video for references. The look on your face when you heard that shaft break was priceless! Keep sending it! I've liked and subcribed as way of thanks to you. I'll check out your other KRX videos as well. Thanks again!

[@scottbennett847]

Thanks for sharing, I've been searching for how to do this. I have to pull mine to replace the oil pan

[@MichaelDavisOutdoorAdventures]

Ouch, man I hope it goes well for you!

[@scottbennett847]

@@MichaelDavisOutdoorAdventures It Sucked :)

[@kennethpfeifer7677]

Great video Mike, subbed. I just got my KRX so I am sure this is in my future at some point and this will help for sure! Keep up the good work brother!

[@coalcountryoffroad]

Great job! Thanks for doing the video im sure i will be replacing a drive shaft soon!

[@BoazAvrahami]

No doubt you earn my vote. Thank.

[@mandytuning]

Great job,what i dont see if you phased the yokes. What i always do is assemble the driveshaft outside of the veh. and align the yokes, paint line marks on the driveshaft and yokes so when installing back to the car you can phase it perfectly.

[@norwoodjj]

Amazing video! Thanks for making it.

[@MichaelDavisOutdoorAdventures]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@markawesome439]

Maybe I need to start working on side-by-sides make a little extra cash good video I needed the laugh

[@bryanherman8601]

You forgot the most important part of the video…. HOW MANY HOURS DID IT TAKE YOU… lol… Seriously well done. We appreciate your efforts and humor. We have all gotten our butts kicked on jobs like this.

[@adamharris2674]

stop YELLING!

[@4doorxj]

This looks miserable, hopefully I don’t ever blow a driveshaft on my krx lol definitely saving this video

[@michaelaubrey1020]

Great job good info appreciate the video

[@MichaelDavisOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you so much

[@erinbrown4519]

Good job....I think I woulda strengthened the new drive shaft before installing.....looks like the new may break as well

[@MichaelDavisOutdoorAdventures]

I wonder how I can strengthen it

[@erinbrown4519]

@@MichaelDavisOutdoorAdventures weld gussets at the ends

[@thomasharrington7947]

Awesome video!

[@MichaelDavisOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you bud, and thank you for commenting

[@rls63]

Bigger tires need bigger driveshafts

[@robertgibson9136]

Check rim for washer.

[@kellymchenry3834]

Thank you sir.

[@MichaelDavisOutdoorAdventures]

You are welcome. Thank you for dropping a comment

[@paulsotacdecambra2934]

Good video! Appreciate it

[@pete1735]

Love the American flag good looking machine

[@MichaelDavisOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you

[@mitchelljude4198]

great video

[@MichaelDavisOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you so much

[@JLo609]

Have you had any issues with your front diff?

[@MichaelDavisOutdoorAdventures]

I have not. Knock on wood.

[@whiterhinooutdoors4572]

Man that was a job there

[@windowclean100]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@CheapNLazyAdventures]

so this is the axle, not the drive shaft... thanks for the vid though. It is definitely some work to get these done...lol.

[@MichaelDavisOutdoorAdventures]

I so wish it was just the axle, but it was 100 percent the drive shaft

[@deanscharphorn6035]

you have to clock the drive shaft, look it up

[@adamharris2674]

No you don't.

[@coreyledford8536]

mike these people dont know your a mechanic

[@MichaelDavisOutdoorAdventures]

Well, some say I am. Lol

[@bkgshop]

I’m replacing an engine and watching this video on how to put the drive shaft back in… what a stupid design…

[@MichaelDavisOutdoorAdventures]

So true, another to remove to change it

[@billstapleton8833]

Just watched your video, really learned a lot.I like that you did a very down to earth video, explaining the size of the wrenches that u had to use.Do u think that running the 35's contributed to driveshaft failure ? I liked and subscribed ,looking forward to more content,so long from Emma,Ky.