Remco Drive Shaft Disconnect

[1bill-s@sbcglobal.net]

I would like information from existing users of remco disconnect about what type of problems they have had and frequency of problems. I'm looking at towing a F150 2WD

[sgrifbv@bellsouth.net]

I tow a F-150 Larrat, 2004 with a remco driveshaft disconnect. Tow weight is about 5,300#. I ordered mine through a local Tampa dealer. I can only speak to what I know happened in 2006 and I am assuming it is now the same but I undestand that Remco sold to Superflow. You may want to check that out.

Remco has their coupling mounted to a new driveshaft and that assembly is balanced. They shipped it to my dealer and his mechanic installed it. We test drove and no vibration up to 80mph (I did not exceed 80mph). I have about 19,000 miles towing and have had no problem. No problem with it towing and no problem during normal driving. I have the original driveshaft in my attic.

I was not willing to install it myself. I am mechanical and handy but deferred to someone who has done it before.

There is some maintenance recommended. Clean it and spray down with WD40 and wipe off WD40 excess.

SteveG

[moonwink]

I wanted to warn anyone using the Remco driveshaft disconnect to avoid using WD-40 to lubricate it. Use only a spray that won't leave a residue - use something like a good spray silicone instead.

WD-40 leaves a waxy residue (bees' wax) that will make the shifter hard to move if not impossible to move using the pull knob.

WD-40 is best suited for coating the blade of your shovel to keep it from rusting. Don't use it on any mechanical or electrical equipment that needs move except for a brush-hog or something like that. There are many other great lubricates available that won't leave a sticky residue.

(If you've never used P-B Blaster to free a rusted or frozen screw, bolt, hinge, etc. Give it a try! It's the best stuff I've ever used for loosening old rusty bolts.)

[rlbarkleyii]

I have been told by another member to whom I recommened REMCO driveshaft disconnect, the REMCO was sold out to another company.

His dealings with the new company and the product they supply was problematic to say the least.

Before buying a REMCO disconnect, do your due diligence and check it out for your application and  most of all, be sure to use a driveline specialist that can cut, weld and balance on a high speed lath, do not have installed by RV dealers as they don't have proper equipment for proper install.

[manholt]

Nothing like a 8+ year old post to keep me on my toes!

[blevtr]

I bought and installed a Remco on my 4runner last year.  Expensive, but no problems with the seller or the installation.  I don't have all the information at hand, but found out all I needed to know online.  The seller sent me a machined and balanced driveshaft and the kit, nicely made and professional.  I use dry lube graphite because metal to metal makes me nuts.

[manholt]

Tom, other than Barkley who did not check the date, this post is from 2009.

[blevtr]

Granted.  But Barkley, and you, posted in September of this year.  I responded to Barkley's post with my personal  experiences on the Remco product.