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kreb
02-19-2004, 01:16 PM
i pulled the rear driveshaft to replace the busted yoke and ujoints. is there anything i should look for? should i be able to squeeze and pull the two parts together?

benjamin
carrotman
02-19-2004, 01:23 PM
Better bring it to a driveshaft specialist. But if it broke because of your lift, it will probably do it again unless you fix the angle of the pinion yoke by correctly shimming the axle.
kreb
02-19-2004, 01:47 PM
the lift has been on a while. from what it looked like there was one ujoint strap bolt that was on the ground undamaged. i think it came loose and then there was too much strain the other ones. only one broke and the other too were very loose.

benjamin
Glenn_tx
02-19-2004, 01:58 PM
You might try to get a yoke that takes u-bolts instead of straps, only thing I can add.
kreb
02-20-2004, 01:51 AM
i looked into the ubolts. from the threads i read it said i had to drill out the yoke threads. i was not to comfortable with that. i might try it next time but i need to getmy rig running with extreme haste.

benjamin
LRRH
02-20-2004, 02:49 AM
just jet new straps for now and make sure the yolk on the tcase isn't missing any chunks of metal. I don't think the lift was your problem...straps just suck. I would go ubolts but if you need it movin reight away just get new straps.
79_Limited
02-21-2004, 11:24 PM
I am about to pull both of my driveshafts today. I agree with with Carrotman said. For the small amount of $$$ a driveshaft specialist charges I am taking my shafts there.

Greg
kreb
02-22-2004, 10:33 AM
i had to get a used yoke. the shaft took out the corner of the original. i am away at school and this podunk town has no driveshaft specific shops. i replaced the straps and ujoints with all dana spicer pieces. i hope everything will be fine.

benjamin
mark
02-22-2004, 01:38 PM
Originally posted by LRRH:
just jet new straps for now and make sure the yolk on the tcase isn't missing any chunks of metal. I don't think the lift was your problem...straps just suck. I would go ubolts but if you need it movin reight away just get new straps.ive got straps on the pinion yoke.they were stock on the 2000 f-350 diesel driveshaft im running.1410 u joint.the 14 bolt rear in my rig also has straps.both were from high torque vehicles and both had straps.