Are all Dana 30 yokes created equal?

[LGrocks]

Since my stock Rzeppa front driveshaft is toast I'm trying to gather parts to convert to the double cardan front shaft. Already found a transfer case yoke. And just found a Dana 30 axle yoke that's cheap. But, it's from an XJ. Is there any difference? I'm thinking D30 yoke is a D30 yoke.

[bluedragon436]

I'm pretty sure they are all the same!! If you check out Rusty's Offroad (http://www.rustysoffroad.com/rustys-heavy-duty-dana-30-u-bolt-style-yoke.html), they sell this yoke for the D30, and they don't have it where you specify what model or year you have... so I would say that would affirm what I was thinking that they are all the same..

[4.3LXJ]

The only difference is if they use straps or u bolts to hold the u joint in

[LGrocks]

Thanks guys! I'd want to order a U-bolt kit kit for both axle yoke & TC yoke, correct? Think I read U-bolts are stronger.

While y'all are here.... :) Any idea which driveshaft I need? I havnt been able to narrow that down yet.

[4.3LXJ]

Are you putting in a slip yoke eliminator for the rear shaft? The front already has a CV driveshaft

[LGrocks]

Are you putting in a slip yoke eliminator for the rear shaft? The front already has a CV driveshaft

No sir, working on the front shaft. My 2000 WJ came with a front DS that has what I think are called "Rzeppa" joints on both ends. I refer to them as CV joints but I guess they are ball & socket type joints. They turn to junk quickly once the Jeep is lifted. Apparently they can't handle ANY excess angle.

[4.3LXJ]

OK, gotcha. You will need the standard D30 yoke with U bolts if you prefer. You will need the CV yoke for the tcase. I believe it is the same spline as the NP231 yoke. I had both cases apart and did not count the spline, but just at just a casual glance the spline count and bearings etc looked the same

[LGrocks]

Thanks Steve. I've got the D30 yoke off a 99 XJ on the way. I already have a tcase yoke off a 97 ZJ 242 tcase. And my tcase is a 242. I think the tcase yoke is a straight bolt on but do I need a new crush sleeve to install the D30 yoke? Or just bolt it on and crush the existing sleeve just slightly more than it is now?

[4.3LXJ]

You can sue the existing crush sleeve. Make sure you don't get it too tight. Rotational torque should be as follows from the FSM for a 98 TJ

Read rotational torque before removal of yoke and add 2-5 nm or 15 - 35 in. lbs.

[LGrocks]

Correct me if I'm wrong. A yoke that uses straps can be converted to using U-bolts by just buying the u-bolts. :rolleye0012:

[XJ Wheeler]

Correct me if I'm wrong. A yoke that uses straps can be converted to using U-bolts by just buying the u-bolts. :rolleye0012:

I've never done it but the holes on the Dana 30 yoke just needed to be drilled out for the u-bolts. Although i would imagine this would weaken it slightly.

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[4.3LXJ]

It can be done, however the space on the back side is not necessarily flat, but cast. It is better to get the right yoke. If you need a source, try Tom Woods drive lines, Advance Adapters or Partsmike.com

[LGrocks]

You guys are right. It can be done I guess, but I don't feel good about its durability after drilling. The u-joint style yoke I got for the Tcase has much more beef to it. Going to order the right one.