Driveshaft Yoke Bind

[ScottR]

Went to the CNC Fall Bash this past weekend- had a great time. On the way back to camp- I heard an abnormal squeak. When I got home, I checked the front driveshaft- The front 1350 u-joint is toast. Needle bearings are dry and too much movement in general. When I started to take the snap rings out- I noticed that the yoke had wear marks. I always knew that the front driveshaft would bind slightly on full driver droop. I don't want to limit my suspension travel. Any other options? Different yoke, different U-joint, etc?? Currently using U-Bolts to attach to yoke on D60. This U-joint lived 14 years under hard abuse- so, it doesn't bind too bad...

 

[R Q]

Tom Woods offset joints work great

 

[skyhighZJ]

Carbide burr on a 1/4” grinder and clearance the yoke.

 

[BigSouth]

Carbide burr on a 1/4” grinder and clearance the yoke.

This or just a grinder with disc of choice. Hang it at full droop and keep grinding until you can rotate the shaft by hand without binding.

 

[Hokie_YJ]

What they said.

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

Could go to a bigger joint

 

[Shreddinlettuce]

Could go to a bigger joint

1310 actually would bind less, 1410 way less

 

[OnlyOneDR]

I run a flange yoke with 1310 on my front 60 and mine is high-pinion with zero angle at right height so it does not get close enough to bind at full droop.

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

1310 actually would bind less, 1410 way less

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Yeah I run 1410 on my buggy, no binding front or rear.

 

[ScottR]

1310 actually would bind less, 1410 way less

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Wow- very helpful information in this picture. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the different ideas everyone.

 

[ScottR]

Thanks to @Stuntman Autoworks and @Shreddinlettuce for the information on going to a different U-joint size. I didn't consider that as an option. I swapped out to a 1410 Joint. Shoutout to East Coast Gear Supply for a great price and quick shipping on the Dana 60 Yoke and Ujoint. I was able to source a 1410 slip yoke end for my driveshaft for an easy conversion. Shouldn't have any binding issues with this setup.