Driveshaft and yoke question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**chewychevy67** · 12-27-2021, 08:45 PM

So my differential bolts on like usual with clamp style fittings over the u oint but s does my yoke supplied from gear vendors and the yoke is not about on type. Isthis common now or should my u joints press into the yoke in the gear vendors for this to be proper?

**HO455** · 12-27-2021, 10:02 PM

I'm not sure what your question is. But my Gearvendor uses the press in style yoke.

**chewychevy67** · 12-27-2021, 10:05 PM

Yeah. Every gear vendor I see in photos on here has a press in style. This is the one I got and my unit is new and I gave them all the info for my truck. It's wierd that they gave me this style. I've had it for 2 years already so no exchanges.

**davischevy** · 12-27-2021, 11:04 PM

My Gear Vendors yoke has press in u joints too. I'm sure the clamp on style will work. Did GV send the clamps for the yoke?

**chewychevy67** · 12-27-2021, 11:11 PM

No clamps. I was really frustrated with that but I didn't open it up right away so my loss. At least they could have the whole unit in the box

**chewychevy67** · 12-27-2021, 11:22 PM

I guess my major concern is that this is safe and won't vibrate like crazy like this. I can get clamps I'm sure but don't want this to come apart while driving.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 12-28-2021, 09:07 PM

The only reason it would vibrate is if there was a balance issue with the driveshaft or a u-joint angle problem. The type of retention itself should not cause a vibration. Also, strap type u-joints are easier to replace.

12-27-2021, 08:45 PM	#1
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,557	Driveshaft and yoke question So my differential bolts on like usual with clamp style fittings over the u oint but s does my yoke supplied from gear vendors and the yoke is not about on type. Isthis common now or should my u joints press into the yoke in the gear vendors for this to be proper? Attached Images

12-27-2021, 10:02 PM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,393	Re: Driveshaft and yoke question I'm not sure what your question is. But my Gearvendor uses the press in style yoke. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

12-27-2021, 10:05 PM	#3
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,557	Re: Driveshaft and yoke question Yeah. Every gear vendor I see in photos on here has a press in style. This is the one I got and my unit is new and I gave them all the info for my truck. It's wierd that they gave me this style. I've had it for 2 years already so no exchanges.

12-27-2021, 11:04 PM	#4
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,863	Re: Driveshaft and yoke question My Gear Vendors yoke has press in u joints too. I'm sure the clamp on style will work. Did GV send the clamps for the yoke? __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

12-27-2021, 11:11 PM	#5
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,557	Re: Driveshaft and yoke question No clamps. I was really frustrated with that but I didn't open it up right away so my loss. At least they could have the whole unit in the box

12-27-2021, 11:22 PM	#6
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,557	Re: Driveshaft and yoke question I guess my major concern is that this is safe and won't vibrate like crazy like this. I can get clamps I'm sure but don't want this to come apart while driving.

12-28-2021, 09:07 PM	#7
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,424	Re: Driveshaft and yoke question The only reason it would vibrate is if there was a balance issue with the driveshaft or a u-joint angle problem. The type of retention itself should not cause a vibration. Also, strap type u-joints are easier to replace. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear



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