Product Description
DriveTite kits were designed to allow anyone to DIY a cable project with the least amount of work. This is why it is one of our most popular products. Often wood posts or a framed structure already exist within a house or on a deck. DriveTite was created to use these structures. Days that would have been spent in demolition, refinishing, or the installation of metal posts can now be significantly shortened by fastening into the wood structure with DriveTite.
The DriveTite Kit contains everything you need to be able to tension cable into a wood post on a level or angled run. There is a Level Kit and Angled Kit, designed for a very easy, DIY friendly installation. You can utilize pre-existing wood posts, completely new wood posts, or a framed wall.
Each Level Kit (1 pack) includes:
1 – Receiver Screw
1 – Threaded Crimp Fitting
1 – DriveTite Turn Buckle
1 – DriveTite Receiver
1 – DriveTite Cover
Each Angle Kit (1 pack) includes:
1 – Cable Threaded Crimp Fitting
1 – DriveTite Angle Mount
1 – DriveTite Angle Receiver
1 – DriveTite Angle Set Screw
1 – DriveTite Receiver Screw
1 – DriveTite Turn Buckle
1 – DriveTite Cover
*The Lock Washer was retired with an update to adding a knurled end on the receiver which will prevent the receiver from spinning when the system is tensioned
These components are crafted from marine-grade 316 stainless steel for lasting beauty and strength. We recommend putting a cable every 3 1/8″. We’ve found that this spacing (when combined with an intermediate post placed every 4 feet) allows you to pass code requirements. If your overall system height is 36″ tall, typically a 10 pack for each post is required, and for 42″ systems purchase a 12 pack.
*You will need to purchase a kit for the other end of your cable. We highly recommend using our Cable Installation Kit to install this product.”
Product Q&A
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Can the DriveTite fittings be used with 1/8″ cable?
Hi Ray,
Unfortunately no, the fittings are designed to only work with 5/32″ cable. We recommend using out cable since we’ve obviously tested it to ensure that it will work.
Let us know if you have any other questions.
Please explain installation of the DriveTite (CRIMPED) Kit. It obviously is different than the uncrimped, but your video shows only the uncrimped!
Hi Mary,
The Crimped version of DriveTite uses a Cable Stop that is crimped onto the cable rather than the Cable Wedge, which slides over the cable and is compressed into the Barrel Fitting. In general, we suggest getting the uncrimped version unless you’re already doing a lot of crimping for a run of cable with metal posts. Please let us know if there’s anything else we can help you with!
Can I buy just the cable stops seperate?
David,
You can buy just the cable stops at https://www.stairsupplies.com/product/cable-stop/.
Best,
StairSupplies Customer Support
How much tension can each DriveTite lag handle?
Thanks for the question Robert.
We’ve tested DriveTite in house and it handled up to 1000 pounds.
Best,
StairSupplies Customer Support
I ordered the VR298 DriveTite Interior Kit, the one with stainless steel hardware as shown on the website. The video provided says that no crimping is needed, however, this video appears to be with an older DriveTite system with a black plastic/rubber barrel instead of with stainless steel hardware. I ordered the DriveTite Interior Installation Kit that does not come with a crimp. Will I now have to order a crimp separate from all of this because the DriveTite Interior Installation Kit does not come with the necessary tools?
Peter,
I’m sorry to hear that you didn’t receive the cable crimper with your installation kit. That should have been included. I’ve notified our customer service and they should get one shipped out to you as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Best,
StairSupplies Customer Support