Post by backwoodsxj on Mar 13, 2011 17:35:48 GMT -4
Just a small upgrade but well worth a look to anyone who has broken weak factory driveshaft/yoke straps on trail. 
This is a idea 90bronco and 93grand showed me and I thought I would share.Its on my 95XJ.First remove your rear yoke..
I had twisted off a bolt in mine on removal so had to weld a washer and nut onto the broken bolt and remove.
Ah here's the bugger!
Then you need to drill out the threads to make room for new u-bolts,this is a 5 min job with a new drill bit. ;D
Here are the new u-bolt's,they are from a 87-95 Ford f150 front driveshaft yoke and easy to pick up.Only cost me $7.60 taxes in.Ah Ford parts on a jeep.Allen is very proud....
Test fit in vise to make sure u-bolts fit snug in your yoke and over the driveshaft u-joint..
Finally crawl under the heep and bolt back up!
I think these will take alot more heavy foot and are much more solid and for 1hrs work roughly is worth it...
Later.......
This is a idea 90bronco and 93grand showed me and I thought I would share.Its on my 95XJ.First remove your rear yoke..I had twisted off a bolt in mine on removal so had to weld a washer and nut onto the broken bolt and remove.
Ah here's the bugger!
Then you need to drill out the threads to make room for new u-bolts,this is a 5 min job with a new drill bit. ;D
Here are the new u-bolt's,they are from a 87-95 Ford f150 front driveshaft yoke and easy to pick up.Only cost me $7.60 taxes in.Ah Ford parts on a jeep.Allen is very proud....
Test fit in vise to make sure u-bolts fit snug in your yoke and over the driveshaft u-joint..
Finally crawl under the heep and bolt back up!
I think these will take alot more heavy foot and are much more solid and for 1hrs work roughly is worth it...Later.......
funny they don't have them on there d30 or d35axles , nor does the dodge or Chevy d44's ... 