Hey all.

My front dana 60 uses the straps (as opposed to the saddles) to retain the front u joint. I almost didnt get them off for my tranny swap and now Ive got to replace the damaged bolts (yolk is okay).

From what i hve read, this is not a very desireable setup due to this and stretching of the straps over time. Is there a replacement yolk that I can purchase which will use the saddle straps with nuts/washers?

Perhaps this would be a good time to upgrade my driveshafts to a stronger steel and largest u joints available?

Thank you for your expertise.

 

And this is why it is important to be organized and finish your projects in a timely maner:

U bolts (not straps) attatch the front u joint to the front axle yolk. The bolts that I had were for attatching the very thick (and hiding under years of grease and road grime) strap-like caps on the u joint that is connected to the front of the transfer case!

No wonder every parts store I went to thought I was an idiot.

Its not that I did'nt know what I was talking about. Its just that I know so much that isn't so.