Axle yokes is ubolt that much better than strap

[fourwheelinj1]

I am getting ready to have axles rebuilt for my cj8. My dana 30 and 44 currently have stock strap style pinion yokes. I have noticed that you can buy ubolt style yokes for about 90-100 each. Is this a needed upgrade? Rig will be a weekend toy with light/moderate wheeling. Just curious if its worth the money or if its better spent some where else.

 

[OnlyOneDR]

I think these are completely worth it, especially if you find yourself beating your pinion yokes on rocks.

 

[RenegadeT]

Instead of buying new, you might be able to find them used. I've parted out a few 76-86 CJs, earlier ones had u-bolts, later had straps. Because they were on a Jeep, I think it's safe to say those yokes were used somewhere else too.

 

[drkelly]

Probably Not worth it unless you are wheeling to the point you are banging and grinding your yokes on rocks.

 

[rockcity]

I think it is still worth it on a daily driver. I had a CJ5 back in the day and, while I took it off road occasionally, 95% of the time was on the road. My straps kept coming loose even with lock tite. I was constantly tightening them up. Upgraded to U bolt style and no issues after that.

 

[mbalbritton]

Instead of buying new, you might be able to find them used. I've parted out a few 76-86 CJs, earlier ones had u-bolts, later had straps. Because they were on a Jeep, I think it's safe to say those yokes were used somewhere else too.

X2 on used.

 

[Tom@Hilltop_Machine]

I probably have some used ones I can sell you on the cheap.

 

[Andy J.]

I agree that they are worth upgrading. ^ Looks like tknopp might be able to hook you up!