Abstract: An outer joint portion (42) for an articulating joint (26) is provided, the outer joint portion (42 including a first outer joint diameter section (DO1), a second outer joint diameter section (DO2), a main portion (86), and an inner bore (76). The first outer joint diameter section (DO1) is defined by a first portion of an outer surface (88) of the outer joint portion (42). The second outer joint diameter section (D02) is defined by a second portion of the outer surface (88) of the outer joint portion (42). The main portion (86) is configured for housing inner components (44, 46) of an articulating joint (26). The inner bore (76) is located at the second portion of the outer surface (88). The outer joint portion (42) is selectively compressible at the second portion of the outer surface (88), and the inner bore (76) configured for selectively receiving and securing to a shaft (30) when the outer joint portion (42) is compressed.