Bigger U Joints
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From: Nikiski Alaska
Bigger U Joints
So I would like to add some strength to my drivelines Do you have an Idea of how to get bigger ujoints on my 78 bronco D44/9" and a 205 tcase . I am not interested in swapping out the axles. If you know of some yokes that will be larger yet still work, that would be appreciated.
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From: Gateway to the West
The guys will correct me if I'm wrong here but I think Warn used to make what they claimed were the indestructible version of the U-joints for the D44. As for the yokes, You could have just about any yoke put onto your drive-shafts and such for a price. The question is, where do you want the weakest link in your driveline to be? Replacing broken U-joints is simpler and less costly than broken axles or drive-shafts.
A side note since this brought the idea to mind: Warn makes what they call a HUB FUSE which will basically MAKE the splines in the front hubs the weakest point because they are the easiest to replace on the trail.
A side note since this brought the idea to mind: Warn makes what they call a HUB FUSE which will basically MAKE the splines in the front hubs the weakest point because they are the easiest to replace on the trail.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: St Louis
Bronco grave yard sells some Yukon joints that basically remove the needle bearings and replace them with bronze or brass bearings claiming they are industructable. I have also heard of the hub fuse as greystreak claims. I dont know if it is still made though.
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From: Bend,OR
you want to install like a 1350 ujoint or larger on your drivelines is that correct? If so you should contact a couple drive line shops to see what they would charge to do this. and you would be responsible for changing out the yoke on the Tcase and rear/front differential to the proper size as well. call this place, they build driveshafts for a great price any way you like. tell Eric that kemicalburns from FSB refered you.
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