Drive Joint Base 008620081
The LS50 drive joint (part number 008620081) is the drive joint at the base of your Lindhaus LS50 Electric that connects the machine’s motion between the handle and the cleaning head. It is the pivoting link that lets the head steer and follow as you guide the upright across the floor.
About the LS50 drive joint
This genuine base drive joint carries the flex and steering forces every time you push, pull and turn the machine, so it works hard on every pass. The LS50 drive joint is molded and fitted to the LS50 base so it pivots smoothly and keeps the head tracking with the handle.
Compatible Models
- Lindhaus LS50 Electric
Signs the drive joint is worn: the head feels loose, sloppy or wobbly when you steer, there is play or clunking at the base where the handle meets the head, the machine does not track straight, or the joint is visibly cracked or broken. A worn joint makes the LS50 harder to control and can strain the parts connected to it.
Replacing the drive joint means accessing the base to remove the worn part and fit the new one in the same orientation so the steering geometry is preserved. Note how the original is seated before you take it out, and check the parts it connects to for wear while you have the base open, since a joint that has been loose for a while can leave play elsewhere. Catching a worn joint early keeps steering crisp and protects the surrounding components from the extra stress a sloppy joint creates. You can find related base and steering hardware in our Lindhaus LS50 parts.
Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Lindhaus equipment since 1956. Choose a genuine Lindhaus part so the fit and the pivot match your LS50 exactly.
Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the drive joint do on the LS50?
The base drive joint is the pivoting link that connects motion between the handle and the cleaning head on the LS50 Electric, letting the head steer and follow as you guide the machine across the floor.
How do I know my LS50 drive joint needs replacing?
Replace it if the head feels loose or wobbly when steering, if there is play or clunking at the base, if the machine will not track straight, or if the joint is visibly cracked or broken.
Which models does part number 008620081 fit?
This drive joint base fits the Lindhaus LS50 Electric.
How do I order the LS50 drive joint?
To order the Drive Joint Base, part number 008620081, add it to your cart on this page, or call 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has served Lindhaus owners since 1956.
