drill yoke for u bolts?

[jamesdart]

d300 case, can i just drill out the threaded holes in the output yokes to run u bolts instead of the original straps?

[carnuck]

Depends on if there is room at the back for the nuts. Some flanges sit too close.

[derf]

I wouldn't.

If you're really concerned about strength, it's worth it to get a yoke that's designed to run u-bolts in the first place. If you drill out the yoke, you're compromising it.

http://www.jeeptech.com/xfer/d300ub.html

[pcoplin]

I've had a couple friends do it, and if you notice it places the u-bolt inboard on the u-joint cap, not out on the edge. The U-bolts are a little thinner and need to sit out where the strength is.

Yokes are only like $30 too.

[AwesomeJ10]

I would get the right yoke. Replace the seal while you have it out and call it good.

[jamesdart]

i looked at it, there isnt enough room. i already replaced the seals. i had it apart to do seals and change the input to work with the 700r4. i didnt even notice it is supposed to have straps not u bolts at the time. i looked at it better yesterday, it doesnt look like it would work. where can you get the yokes for 30$?

[pcoplin]

I get yokes at the local Six States Distributors. Factory Spicer stuff.

[jamesdart]

for 30 bucks?

[pcoplin]

That's what I paid a few years ago (if I remember right) when I put in a D300 in my TJ. They aren't expensive.

http://compare.ebay.com/like/3707855156 ... s&var=sbar

[Dirty1]

http://www.bjsoffroad.com/prod-1237.htm

[serehill]

Look closely you can find them cheaper. Don't drill it it will split out the sides.

No need getting just a little pregnant & the package works out to about 25 each.
This guy will mix & match he dd with me. Mine are all ubolts.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=da ... &_from=R40

[jamesdart]

I'm not drilling it. I went and compared a d44 and d300 yoke it won't work there is no room for nuts on the back. I I'm just at a point with this swap I'm tired of spending $$$

[jamesdart]

can i get lucky and at least the rear QT yoke fit the 300?