Drag Racing Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

GM splined Grant quick release issues?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 15, 2009 | 10:07 AM
  #1  
ty_ty13's Avatar
Thread Starter
7 Second Club
iTrader: (42)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 4,558
Likes: 0
From: paducah, ky
Default GM splined Grant quick release issues?

ok this is a very serious question.... if you dont have this quick release hub dont answer.

last night for some reason my steering wheel popped off in the middle of a run.

i need to know if anyone else has had this happen with this particular quick release hub....

it did it 2x in one night.... the first was in the burnout box which i thought was a fluke. so i snapped that bitch back on and made sure it was on very good...

the next run it popped off after the car came back down from the 60'... scared the F*** outa me and i had to grab the little splined shaft and turn it as hard as i could counter clockwise to keep from hitting the wall.... after that run i put the car back in its box....

i'm putting a hexagon shaft on it anyways but i wanted to know if anyone else had this problem.


Tyler
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2009 | 12:04 AM
  #2  
kp's Avatar
kp
8 Second Club
iTrader: (34)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 10,852
Likes: 1
From: Knoxville, TN
Default

If you use the stock nut to hold it on the shaft it wont go on all the way. You have to be real careful that the shaft doesnt stick out too far as well. When it locks in all the way you cant get it off, if it engages 80% you can pull it right off.

Same thing can happen with the hex shafts as well if you dont push them on all the way, always give the wheel a good pull when you put it on.
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 08:20 AM
  #3  
Fireball's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,484
Likes: 0
From: Cecil County Raceway!!!
Default

I haven't had that issue, but have to make sure its clicked in good...
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 08:22 AM
  #4  
ty_ty13's Avatar
Thread Starter
7 Second Club
iTrader: (42)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 4,558
Likes: 0
From: paducah, ky
Default

after it popped off the 1st time i was sure i put it on there good cause i gave few tugs.... its just really weird cause i never remove the wheel its just on there in case im hurt and they need to get me out easily.... so for it to happen 2x in 1 night really scared me....
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 08:27 AM
  #5  
Fireball's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,484
Likes: 0
From: Cecil County Raceway!!!
Default

Originally Posted by ty_ty13
after it popped off the 1st time i was sure i put it on there good cause i gave few tugs.... its just really weird cause i never remove the wheel its just on there in case im hurt and they need to get me out easily.... so for it to happen 2x in 1 night really scared me....
maybe needs a little lubrication to get the detent to lock?
Reply
Old Jan 15, 2014 | 12:22 PM
  #6  
droksformula's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
From: tampa bay area
Default

Was about to buy one, anyone have this happened to them?
Reply
Old Jan 16, 2014 | 07:51 AM
  #7  
RENE'S RAGE's Avatar
9 Second Club
iTrader: (96)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,387
Likes: 3
From: Memphis, TN
Default

Mine never came off, but it's always in the back of my mind.
The reason being, like said above sometimes you think you have in on, but it's only about 80% on. Once you put it on give it afew GOOD pulls.
I found that if you put some grease on the splines that helps it slid on easier.
Sometimes it's still a bitch to put on, especially when your adrenaline is flowing.
Reply
Old Jan 16, 2014 | 10:42 AM
  #8  
sweetbmxrider's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,768
Likes: 3
From: jersey shore
Default

Don't they have a pinned version as well? I run a pinless, never had an issue. I usually pull it a couple times after I install it though. I rarely take it off anyways.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jan 16, 2014 | 11:48 AM
  #9  
chewy99ws6's Avatar
9 Second Club
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 831
Likes: 0
From: Woodland WA
Default

I haven't had any problems out of mine either but the thought is always in the back of my head. I make sure to get some good pulls on it after install
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:18 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE