P500 Torq Locker install help

[DaddyDubbs]

I’m In the re-assembly phase after installing the Torq Locker, but not sure why I have gaps as shown in the following photos. I have crimped circlips tighter and rotating one hub rotates the opposite hub so there is engagement, I just can’t seem to get axle to seat any farther, but it seems like it shouldn’t have this much gap.
Even without circling on trial fit it wouldn’t seat any closer.
I have not added gear oil yet in the event I have to dis assemble for some reason.
Suggestions, comments greatly appreciated.

 

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[trigger]

I’m In the re-assembly phase after installing the Torq Locker, but not sure why I have gaps as shown in the following photos. I have crimped circlips tighter and rotating one hub rotates the opposite hub so there is engagement, I just can’t seem to get axle to seat any farther, but it seems like it shouldn’t have this much gap.
Even without circling on trial fit it wouldn’t seat any closer.
I have not added gear oil yet in the event I have to dis assemble for some reason.
Suggestions, comments greatly appreciated.View attachment 90636View attachment 90637

Lol, I had the same issue! I never felt a pop when putting the shafts back in either. I'd say one side even has a little more gap than the other. I posted about it and the consensus was that it's probably fine and just take it easy for the first couple miles. I did and then rode it hard, no problems yet. You're going to love it! Make sure you do the test to ensure it ratchets.

 

[DaddyDubbs]

Lol, I had the same issue! I never felt a pop when putting the shafts back in either. I'd say one side even has a little more gap than the other. I posted about it and the consensus was that it's probably fine and just take it easy for the first couple miles. I did and then rode it hard, no problems yet. You're going to love it! Make sure you do the test to ensure it ratchets.

Just seems like the gap will allow dirt and debris to pack around axle half shafts, did yours tighten up? Or is this the new normal?

 

[trigger]

Just seems like the gap will allow dirt and debris to pack around axle half shafts, did yours tighten up? Or is this the new normal?

I thought the same thing and it very well might gather sh**. I maxed out the suspension in both directions on the jack and pushed like hell on those, they just wouldn't seat any tighter. They may have seated in a little more now but there's still a gap. Guess it's the new norm.

 

[DaddyDubbs]

I thought the same thing and it very well might gather sh**. I maxed out the suspension in both directions on the jack and pushed like hell on those, they just wouldn't seat any tighter. They may have seated in a little more now but there's still a gap. Guess it's the new norm.

Yep, I jacked up sides and even took a wood block over wheel studs and tapped but no farther engagement, thanks for the reply Bryan, I’ll finish assembly tomorrow and keep my fingers crossed.

 

[trigger]

Anytime man and glad I could help on something that really isn't my thing, by chance we both noticed it.

 

[Mudder]

Couldn’t resist. Did you try lift with A arms loose? Same thing, went a bit further, but can still slip a quater in the gap. Kinda like the headache getting the power steering flex corrected. Good luck.

 

[DaddyDubbs]

Anytime man and glad I could help on something that really isn't my thing, by chance we both noticed it.

So after I get this installed along with the EPS that I also purchased, I’ll have to add another $1K to the @Mudder post on accessories, ha. This P5 addiction is almost as bad as drugs, except it’s legal and no chance of OD death

 

[trigger]

Did you try lift without A arms bolted in and rotate wheel? Same thing, but finally popped in.

Now you tell me?
Let me know if that works Dubbs...

 

[DaddyDubbs]

Couldn’t resist. Did you try lift with A arms loose? Same thing, went a bit further, but can still slip a quater in the gap. Kinda like the headache getting the power steering flex corrected. Good luck.

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Great, good to know, EPS install is next on the list when I get this install done. Figured I might as well do both at the same time, you know for re-sale value

 

[DaddyDubbs]

Now you tell me?
Let me know if that works Dubbs...

I’ll try tomorrow and let you know

 

[Mudder]

Heck, I just spent 20 minutes installing a windshield, after 30 minutes of tearing things apart to find a dropped cam nut!

 

[Chooglin]

I would like to bring something up. After you install the locker and bolt the A-arms back on the mounts , do not fully tighten them until you take the machine off the jacks. After the machine is setting on the ground , then you can tighten the a-arm bolts. If you do it while the suspension is at full droop , you will preload the rubber bushings in the a-arms

 

[Smitty335]

I would like to bring something up. After you install the locker and bolt the A-arms back on the mounts , do not fully tighten them until you take the machine off the jacks. After the machine in setting on the ground , then you can tighten the a-arm bolts. If you do it while the suspension is at full droop , you will preload the rubber bushings !

Bet someone has a service manual that give the measurement and measurement points while it's on jack stands. The P1 does.

 

[DaddyDubbs]

I would like to bring something up. After you install the locker and bolt the A-arms back on the mounts , do not fully tighten them until you take the machine off the jacks. After the machine in setting on the ground , then you can tighten the a-arm bolts. If you do it while the suspension is at full droop , you will preload the rubber bushings !

Thanks Choog, will do.
Gotta say this is a great forum with support and info from other members.

 

[trigger]

I would like to bring something up. After you install the locker and bolt the A-arms back on the mounts , do not fully tighten them until you take the machine off the jacks. After the machine in setting on the ground , then you can tighten the a-arm bolts. If you do it while the suspension is at full droop , you will preload the rubber bushings !

Really? Now? Mine's probably all screwed up!

 

[Chooglin]

Really? Now? Mine's probably all screwed up!

Lol.......just loosen the bolts and retighten them while the machine is on the ground. Just be sure to loosen them enough that those serrated teeth reliese themselves from the mounts before you retighten them !!!!!

 

[DaddyDubbs]

Really? Now? Mine's probably all screwed up!

Ha, Maybe you should’ve asked and @Chooglin would have set you straight

 

[Chooglin]

I added a little something to my last post !!!!

 

[trigger]

I was asking because this sh** is definitely not in my comfort zone.

I’ll try tomorrow and let you know

What did you figure out Dubbs? Did it work?