I have issues with my 14FF yoke!!!

**River Beast** · #1 10-09-2003, 12:57 AM

OK... been on the road for two days (today being 2nd day)

When I installed the new shaft with 1350 slip... I still have a bit of side-to side play between the yoke tabs at the ujoint caps.... I have inspected the yoke for obvious wear... THERE IS NONE THAT I CAN TELL.... but that is besides the point.

After installing and driving... she was smooth as silk....

on my way home last night.. I got on it....when she shifted from 1st to 2nd, I picked up a decent vibe from the drivetrain....

I went under and checked the rear joint at the 14ff yoke and sure enuf, the joint had slid to one side!

I took a brass punch and hammer and re-centered the joint and test drove... smooth as silk again... I just cant get on it WOT yet...

Now... am I missing something? this is the 2nd 1350 joint I have had in there and they both have the same slop.... it's a tad less than 1/8" total slop... so less than 1/16" on each cap

any ideas? thanks

I think I will just buy a new yoke.... but this bothers me... NEVER seen this before on ANY vehicle..

[ October 09, 2003, 06:58 AM: Message edited by: River Beast ]

Stuka · #2 10-09-2003, 01:49 AM

are you missing a c-clip on the caps? (not sure how your setup is though)

**River Beast** · #3 10-09-2003, 02:58 AM

caps are solid to the yoke... strap-type... c clip are on the slip side.... tight at the slip... sloppy at the 14FF yoke....

I'll take pic later....

**blt2krl** · #4 10-09-2003, 03:00 AM

Todd, it sounds like your yoke is shot. you shouldn't have any side to side play. Maybe call Jess at highangle. If I remeber right he talked about this on POR.

**River Beast** · #5 10-09-2003, 03:15 AM

Paul,

Thanks... I will call around to get the best price on a yoke....

Is there is a crush gasket on the 14FF? Nevermind... I'll visit Billavista... AGAIN!!

**blt2krl** · #6 10-09-2003, 03:17 AM

yes the 14 bolt has a crush sleeve.

**River Beast** · #7 10-09-2003, 03:49 AM

Just found that out... but Billavista has a GREAT MILSPEC PDF file that tells you how to change the yoke and seal WITHOUT destroying the crush sleeve.

FYI... THE PRICE ON THESE YOKES IS FREAKIN OUTRAGEOUS!!! $112- $125

**blt2krl** · #8 10-09-2003, 05:11 AM

OUCH !

KYJ10 · #9 10-09-2003, 10:52 AM

Try Tom Woods. I got my 1410's for $75 a pop. Dennis

**River Beast** · #10 10-09-2003, 10:54 AM

Thanks Dennis!!! I'll give him a call now...

dnixon · #11 10-09-2003, 01:04 PM

Hey Jesse from highangle is having a sell on all yokes check his add on pirate in the vendors section... they are pretty good deals.... I didn't want to post earlier since RJ44 is trying to sell his yokes... lates

**River Beast** · #12 10-10-2003, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SLOwag:
Hey Jesse from highangle is having a sell on all yokes check his add on pirate in the vendors section... they are pretty good deals.... I didn't want to post earlier since RJ44 is trying to sell his yokes... lates

didnt know this!!! I'll give him a look

**River Beast** · #13 10-10-2003, 02:48 AM

Where is RJ44 advertising his yokes at?

6foot4 again · #14 10-10-2003, 02:51 AM

on here....

http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/ultimatebb....c;f=1;t=007258

hope this helps, RB

PS I AM NNNNOOOOTTTT A COPYCAT!!!!!

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**River Beast** · #15 10-10-2003, 04:46 AM

DANG... its for a D60... I need the 14FF thanks though...

YES YOU ARE!!!

6foot4 again · #16 10-10-2003, 06:45 AM

he HAD a 14, I think last time I checked, I just linked it, sorry.....

NUH-UHHH!!!! HOW IS A 1980 CHEROKEE 4-DOOR COPYING YOUR small 78 WAGGY?

JK LMAO

PS I'M NOT PUTTING WT FLARES, JUST AXLES, KEEPING 33'S, BUT ALSO GOING TO RUN SHEETMETAL SCRAP FROM MY G-PA'S HOUSE FOR 715 FLARES, ONLY IT'LL LOOK SMOOTHER, SINCE THEY'LL START FROM THE BOTTOM AS NOT THERE, WORK THEIR WAY UP TO ABOUT THREE INCHES, THEN BACK DOWN TO NON-EXISTENT. [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img]

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