Broke my stock rear yoke

ArmyLukehart · 11-16-2009, 10:13 PM

So I was out wheeling the other night and I broke my yoke in the rear. I snapped 2 bolts off of one of the u-joint clamps ( which I couldnt remove with a drill and I broke the stud removal tool) Anyone else done this and had to fab up there own fix? It also broke one of the tabs that holds the cap on the U-joint off, any help or idea's are appreciated!

ZachsXJ · 11-16-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmyLukehart

So I was out wheeling the other night and I broke my yoke in the rear. I snapped 2 bolts off of one of the u-joint clamps ( which I couldnt remove with a drill and I broke the stud removal tool) Anyone else done this and had to fab up there own fix? It also broke one of the tabs that holds the cap on the U-joint off, any help or idea's are appreciated!

Its time for a new yoke. Unless its a Dana 35, in which case you might as well find a Chrysler 8.25 and just go. for a swap. If you have access to a welder you could weld and make a new tab, but since you can't drill the bolts out I'd go for the new yoke/axel

chrisdm4 · 11-17-2009, 08:47 AM

Dana 35s are poop! You can always just put a new yoke on but like ZachsXJ said you prob should go for a swap. If you are wheeling to the point of braking just up grade. If you do just replace it try and get a 1350 yoke. Sooo much stronger then the 1310.

ArmyLukehart · 11-18-2009, 09:51 PM

I got the 8.25. How much does that yoke cost and where would I find one??

bigomudders · 11-18-2009, 09:58 PM

U-BOLT conversion for the D35 try this works great.

ZachsXJ · 11-18-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmyLukehart

I got the 8.25. How much does that yoke cost and where would I find one??

Junkyard, shouldn't be but $20 or so

bigomudders · 11-18-2009, 10:01 PM

This better explains it.

Rear yoke u-bolt conversion we both did this and you wont believe the strength it has.

nw-xj-scott · 11-19-2009, 12:02 AM

im glad i dont have this problem anymore... mine was not because it was a dana 35.. it was leaf springs..

Axle wrap causes the u joint to snap the ear off the Pinion yoke that holds the cap in place, then a cap flys off, and the u-joint takes out the straps and bolts.

Thats what a half-as$ed bastard pack will do, I just ordered some Rough country leaf packs and installed a dana 44 with new spicer joints.. $800 later i hope to never deal with this problem again.. (took 7 times before figuring out about axle wrap)

A new Pinion yoke will run you about $36
a set of Straps and bolts should be about $5

bigomudders · 11-19-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nw-xj-scott

im glad i dont have this problem anymore... mine was not because it was a dana 35.. it was leaf springs..

Axle wrap causes the u joint to snap the ear off the Pinion yoke that holds the cap in place, then a cap flys off, and the u-joint takes out the straps and bolts.

Thats what a half-as$ed bastard pack will do, I just ordered some Rough country leaf packs and installed a dana 44 with new spicer joints.. $800 later i hope to never deal with this problem again.. (took 7 times before figuring out about axle wrap)

A new Pinion yoke will run you about $36
a set of Straps and bolts should be about $5

Do you by chance have lift blocks or a degree shim?

nw-xj-scott · 11-20-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bigomudders

Do you by chance have lift blocks or a degree shim?

I am Anti-blocks haha..

And yes i have shims, it still broke the yoke with them out, i went threw 6 yokes before giving up and replacing everything in the rear. New leaf packs and a dana44.. problem solved.

11-16-2009, 10:13 PM	#1
ArmyLukehart Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 33 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: stock? Transfer Case: Np231 I think it is? correct me please if I am wrong Front Axle: ?? Rear Axle: Chrystler 8.25 Tires: Mud King M/T's 33x12.50 Lift Specifications: Rough Country Extreme 6.5" lift	Broke my stock rear yoke So I was out wheeling the other night and I broke my yoke in the rear. I snapped 2 bolts off of one of the u-joint clamps ( which I couldnt remove with a drill and I broke the stud removal tool) Anyone else done this and had to fab up there own fix? It also broke one of the tabs that holds the cap on the U-joint off, any help or idea's are appreciated!

11-17-2009, 08:47 AM	#3
chrisdm4 Seasoned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Telford PA Posts: 485 My Photos 1997 Grand Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 4.0L I6 Transmission: 42RE Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 35 Tires: BF AT 31 Lift Specifications: 4" RC short arm Misc Accessories: cragar wheels, dynomax exhaust, K&N Intake, JKS discos, Skyjacker stabilizer, Riddler Mfg Diff cover	Dana 35s are poop! You can always just put a new yoke on but like ZachsXJ said you prob should go for a swap. If you are wheeling to the point of braking just up grade. If you do just replace it try and get a 1350 yoke. Sooo much stronger then the 1310. __________________ If it ain't broke, re-engineer it 2nd Annual Unibody Run 2009 Wheels Conquering Childhood Cancer 97 ZJ......75 CJ5

11-18-2009, 09:58 PM	#5
bigomudders CF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,086 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: automatic AW4 Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 35 Tires: 33/12.50/15 bfg km2 Lift Specifications: 8 in front 6 in rear Misc Accessories: custom bumpers, 8,000lb winch, CB	U-BOLT conversion for the D35 try this works great. __________________ I believe GOD gives me the ability to get over the rock, and the patience not to pick it up and hit someone with it.

11-18-2009, 10:01 PM	#7
bigomudders CF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,086 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: automatic AW4 Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 35 Tires: 33/12.50/15 bfg km2 Lift Specifications: 8 in front 6 in rear Misc Accessories: custom bumpers, 8,000lb winch, CB	This better explains it. Rear yoke u-bolt conversion we both did this and you wont believe the strength it has. __________________ I believe GOD gives me the ability to get over the rock, and the patience not to pick it up and hit someone with it.

11-19-2009, 12:02 AM	#8
nw-xj-scott Seasoned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 490 My Photos 89 Cherokee Year: 89 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: 30 Rear Axle: 44 Tires: 33x14 boggers Lift Specifications: 5" Misc Accessories: a few	im glad i dont have this problem anymore... mine was not because it was a dana 35.. it was leaf springs.. Axle wrap causes the u joint to snap the ear off the Pinion yoke that holds the cap in place, then a cap flys off, and the u-joint takes out the straps and bolts. Thats what a half-as$ed bastard pack will do, I just ordered some Rough country leaf packs and installed a dana 44 with new spicer joints.. $800 later i hope to never deal with this problem again.. (took 7 times before figuring out about axle wrap) A new Pinion yoke will run you about $36 a set of Straps and bolts should be about $5 __________________ 1989 OD XJ 5" lift Spooled 44 33x14 Boggers 1998 PS 5.9 ZJ 3" lift 31x10.5 M/T I was Informed this Hobby will nickle and dime you... I spent my last quarter and the next repair requires a 2nd mortgage..

11-18-2009, 09:51 PM	#4
ArmyLukehart Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 33 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: stock? Transfer Case: Np231 I think it is? correct me please if I am wrong Front Axle: ?? Rear Axle: Chrystler 8.25 Tires: Mud King M/T's 33x12.50 Lift Specifications: Rough Country Extreme 6.5" lift	I got the 8.25. How much does that yoke cost and where would I find one??

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