Gauging Interest: U-joint retention caps

[Xtreme XJ]

This might be a dumb Q. but will they clear the T-case end of the shafts... I'm running a T.Woods shafts and a SYE, but in the stock sizes...
I'm lean'n toward a D-30 & a 8.25 pair(s)...

Curt

 

[FitchVA]

This might be a dumb Q. but will they clear the T-case end of the shafts... I'm running a T.Woods shafts and a SYE, but in the stock sizes...
I'm lean'n toward a D-30 & a 8.25 pair(s)...

Curt

the bolts on the t-case side of the shafts screw into the yoke on the shafts. they don't use a strap like the axle end

 

[Xtreme XJ]

Well I guess I need to grease things more huh.... YEP !!! no need at the T-case end... I forgot about the joint being the cap...

Thanks...

Curt

 

[xj_mike]

Okay, did a few XJ projects today, including another hour power washing the mud off from our trip on the El Camino Del Diablo trail. Man I hate mud.

Here are a few pics of the caps installed. Must have been one of the easiest projects on the XJ. 20 minutes including getting the tools out. These are sweet.

 

[jeeperjohn]

Them there's real purty!! Only thing I would change.....drilled bolt heads for safety wire.

 

[Russ Pottenger]

Them there's real purty!! Only thing I would change.....drilled bolt heads for safety wire.

John,

Your aircraft background is showing again.

 

[xj_mike]

Them there's real purty!! Only thing I would change.....drilled bolt heads for safety wire.

Sure but a drop of red locktite and I think they will stay put.

 

[danwho]

They do open at 8, I just talked to Mark.
I'm going there tomorrow morning, if anyone wants some let me know & I'll pick 'em up for you.

 

[jeeperjohn]

John,

Your aircraft background is showing again.

I have experienced the result of backed out bolts on a driveshaft. That's the main reason I have a SYE now. I broke the output housing off the xfer case blasting up a dune when the u-joint let go.

 

[jeeperjohn]

I aint no engineer or nuthin, but I think it would be worthwhile to machine the bolt counterbores a little farther down to avoid interference with boltheads against the adjoining yoke. Can you see what your friend thinks about this?

 

[xtimmax]

I'd definately be interested if there were a group buy or something.

 

[Chad29860]

Not to step on any toes but I would think that the ford u-joint upgrade would be stronger then those caps. I agree if made out of titanium you shouldn't ever break them but then your just moving your week link to the fastener. Although you may not break the fastener I have seen extreme conditions where they pull the threads out.

 

[FordGuy]

Just received two sets, great work, even if they do nothing, the work is killer. Just need to get the right size bolts and nuts to work on my nine's

 

[xj_mike]

Cool. They are killer looking. That was fast, since I am sure you ordered them yesterday.

 

[xj_mike]

Anyone else pick these up? If the SoCal group doesn't get them all, I am going to post up for other areas.

 

[JohnX]

Anyone else pick these up? If the SoCal group doesn't get them all, I am going to post up for other areas.

I plan to give them a call in the morning for a few sets.

 

[FordGuy]

Well god dammit! They are to small for my yokes! I have to sets if anyone wants them $45.00 set and also have bolts for yokr that are drilled

 

[markw]

Them there's real purty!! Only thing I would change.....drilled bolt heads for safety wire.

I switched to u-bolts. For 2 reasons, first my yoke was worn, second, it seemed like the rocks would unscrew the straps and mess up the bolts. It's blingy, but it's also about the same cost as a u-bolt yoke. Plus if your seal is leaking and it's been replaced your yoke needs attention. I want to see these after a few of the hammer trails.

 

[markw]

Well god dammit! They are to small for my yokes! I have to sets if anyone wants them $45.00 set and also have bolts for yokr that are drilled

He did say 1310's. I'm guessing you're running 1350 joints? Just get U-bolt yokes.

 

[Clean Racing]

Just get U-bolt yokes.

He's already got them, just wanted the extra bling!