4x4 slip yolk things need work,help?
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4x4 slip yolk things need work,help?
Thosw slip yolks in my 250 4x4 are loose,I can move the
driveshaft up and down, they also have rotational play,
do I have to replace the whole works or just the short piece
that covers the splines? Or could I pack some metal in to get
rid of this?
Fe power
driveshaft up and down, they also have rotational play,
do I have to replace the whole works or just the short piece
that covers the splines? Or could I pack some metal in to get
rid of this?
Fe power
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From: Apple Valley CA USA
4x4 slip yolk things need work,help?
the driveshaft is a balanced unit. replacement of components other than bearings is not for the novice. find a shop that specializes in shaft work. it is really not too expensive. i just had two new ones made for Big Ed and it was 225.00. hawkrod
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4x4 slip yolk things need work,help?
Hawk , when we replaced all the uj's on my 77 , f250 , hiboy I noticed that the ds to the front axle is loose and can be wiggled like the first poster noted , Question , given the fact that this shaft will only be used very little and more than likely at very low speed, should I just leave it alone or spend the funds to go ahead and take it to a driveline shop and have it redone?, thanks , fd
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4x4 slip yolk things need work,help?
I just had the front driveshaft on my truck totally rebuilt and it cost me close to $500 canadian. What a difference though! Before i could hardly even drive the truck at all with the hubs locked in let alone the transfer case in 4, too much vibration!! As soon as i have the cash I'll be doing the rear too just to make the old girl as smooth as possible. I would get it done if it needs it, unless you want to switch your hubs every single time...
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4x4 slip yolk things need work,help?
New slip yolks are 85 bucks canadien and the drive shafts are free
if my neighbour hasn't gotten his hands on'em :-) so I'm goin
all the way, I thought this might be a pricey fixer but guess not.
if my neighbour hasn't gotten his hands on'em :-) so I'm goin
all the way, I thought this might be a pricey fixer but guess not.
