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SAJCO Loses the plot
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 2:48 pm
by Mad Manny
I have a Colt 2800D workhorse. It's a spare/backuo work bakkie for 'just in case'...
It has a severe vibration issue, it starts at 60km/h & is really bad by 70km/h
The steel canopy adds to the drama with a booming sound.
Took it to SAJCO Randburg as they had replaced the rear yoke 3 years/6700km ago.
After 2 days they concluded it must be the shocks.
Now, I'm no prop expert, but I'll tell you something for nothing
"When you feel a rotational oscillation is the shocks - you know less about your job than Cyril Ramarama Couch Stuffer".
I googled Propshaft places 'Driveshafts Centre in Malibongwe Dr came up.
But I have a rule: I will NOT use a company with less than 24 Google Reviews or a Google Rating below 4.5
My Company has 85 Reviews & a4.9 rating - so I feel I'm being fair.
Driveshafts Center has a 4.2 Star rating & after reading the negative reviews I decided no.
I realized that I'd probably end up beating someone like an unloved awkward Ginger stepchild gets beaten..
So I took it to Propshaft & CV Empire - 78 Reviews 4.8 Rating.
I'll let you know.
But SAJCO - no way!
Re: SAJCO Loses the plot
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 4:02 pm
by jakeslouw
Never used SAJCO. But then again, I very seldom break driveshafts.
I'd probably use the cheapest cretin in Brits and it will be fine.
Re: SAJCO Loses the plot
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 5:56 pm
by BushWacker
SAJCO are fairly specialised : Prop Shafts & CV Joints.
your problem is probably to do with
suspension or wheel alignment etc
Re: SAJCO Loses the plot
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 8:44 pm
by PsyPhin
Mad Manny wrote: ↑Tue Jul 08, 2025 2:48 pm
I have a Colt 2800D workhorse. It's a spare/backuo work bakkie for 'just in case'...
It has a severe vibration issue, it starts at 60km/h & is really bad by 70km/h
The steel canopy adds to the drama with a booming sound.
Took it to SAJCO Randburg as they had replaced the rear yoke 3 years/6700km ago.
After 2 days they concluded it must be the shocks.
Now, I'm no prop expert, but I'll tell you something for nothing
"When you feel a rotational oscillation is the shocks - you know less about your job than Cyril Ramarama Couch Stuffer".
I googled Propshaft places 'Driveshafts Centre in Malibongwe Dr came up.
But I have a rule: I will NOT use a company with less than 24 Google Reviews or a Google Rating below 4.5
My Company has 85 Reviews & a4.9 rating - so I feel I'm being fair.
Driveshafts Center has a 4.2 Star rating & after reading the negative reviews I decided no.
I realized that I'd probably end up beating someone like an unloved awkward Ginger stepchild gets beaten..
So I took it to Propshaft & CV Empire - 78 Reviews 4.8 Rating.
I'll let you know.
But SAJCO - no way!
Stay away from Driveshaft Center in that Malibongwe center. Had family working there, scary stories.
Re: SAJCO Loses the plot
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 10:19 pm
by Mad Manny
BushWacker wrote: ↑Tue Jul 08, 2025 5:56 pm
SAJCO are fairly specialised : Prop Shafts & CV Joints.
your problem is probably to do with
suspension or wheel alignment etc
Let's see what Mario of Propshaft & CV Empire says tomorrow.
I say it's the front prop from gearbox to bearing.
Re: SAJCO Loses the plot
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2025 9:40 pm
by BushWacker
...ie so not prop shaft or CV ... ?!
... my Old Man had a saying:
Dont get a dog & bark yourself !
Re: SAJCO Loses the plot
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 5:28 am
by henris
I had a Nissan pickup many moons ago and got rear ended. The propshaft was balanced, but the vibration just stayed. Eventually it was found that the main shaft in the gearbox was bent.
Couple of questions. Is the vibration there, under load? Without load, when you freewheel?
Bent sideshaft can also be a problem.
Re: SAJCO Loses the plot
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 6:31 am
by Mad Manny
It's definately the propshaft that's out of kilter.
The fact that SAJCO couldn't work that out is very worrying.
After 2 days to come back & say 'We give up, maybe it's the shocks' shows the don't know what they are talking about.
But I'll await feedback from Mario of Propshaft & CV Empire.....
Re: SAJCO Loses the plot
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 6:34 am
by henris
Make 100% sure of the phasing of that propshaft. When it is straight, it will run fine, even when it is out of phase. But install it and it bites.
Re: SAJCO Loses the plot
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2025 4:55 pm
by Mad Manny
Mario of Propshaft & CV Empire re-balanced the shaft.
I collected it today. Haven't driven it myself, but I believe it's sorted.
His service, workmanship & pricing is outstanding!
In fact, he charged so little I'm going to sponsor him a banner ad.
Re: SAJCO Loses the plot
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2025 7:37 pm
by Mad Manny
Drove the Colt yesterday, traffic & road conditions (& the Colt's woeful acceleration) prevented me from getting much past 80kmph, but I got there twice on a 11km round trip.
The shudder is definately gone.
We'll done Mario!!!!
Re: SAJCO Loses the plot
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2025 5:58 pm
by Mad Manny
Mad Manny wrote: ↑Fri Jul 11, 2025 4:55 pm
In fact, he charged so little I'm going to sponsor him a banner ad.
You should now see the Banner on Our Forum. 
Re: SAJCO Loses the plot
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2025 6:05 pm
by Mad Manny
Another of my Bakkies (2004 Isuzu KB300 TDi) had a prop issue:
We noticed, whilst doing the 260000km service, that the rubber seal of center bearing on the prop was cracked & not looking good.
I popped down to Mario @ Propshaft & CV Empire & left the bakkie there.
He replaced all 3 U-Bolts, replaced the Center bearing.
He also replaced the Midship Assembly (whatever the fcuk that is), then balanced the prop.
Came to less that R4k, which I felt was reasonable.
After paying I spoke to his wife, demanding she send me the artwork for the banner - which she did.
Thank you Ian for popping it on to the Forum.
Re: SAJCO Loses the plot
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2025 11:33 am
by Trolly Fan
I used 'Driveshafts Centre in Malibongwe Dr on mhy Safari.
Front and back.
Was very happy with their work.
Re: SAJCO Loses the plot
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm
by Mad Manny
Trolly Fan wrote: ↑Sun Jul 27, 2025 11:33 am
I used 'Driveshafts Centre in Malibongwe Dr on mhy Safari.
Front and back.
Was very happy with their work.
According to their Google Reviews you are the ONLY person genuinely happy with their service...