Front yoke

[Lifted92]

I have a question about replacing the yoke on my 92 explorer. It has the twin traction beam Dana 35 axle. The person I bought the truck from had the front driveshaft out and the front yoke bolt holes have filled with rust. I'm curious if I'd be able to retap through it and make it work from looking at it it looks possible or would it be best to replace it. I've tries locating a new one at a dealer and the part is no longer available. My cousin also works at Jeffs bronco graveyard and they do not see a lot of parts for the ttb 35 axle. Where would I get this replacement part. And Jeffs can get usually anything for broncos and explorers from the first gen bronco to 2 gen explorers with out a problem.

 

[snoranger]

Just run a tap through the holes, and use lots of oil (WD-40, etc.). Youre really not trying to thread the holes, just clean the rust and dirt out. Should take 5-10 minutes.

 

[Happy Jack]

I'd clean it and chase it with stock size tap and then see if it will hold. Blue locktight and low on the torque.

Front and rear yokes interchange. Look for a front yoke at a salvage or large trans/t-case rebuilder. If you can't locate a front a rear will work you'll just need to have the driveshaft end changed. Not sure if it that will clear a manuel t-case shifter though.

 

[Lifted92]

Thanks guys. It definitly looks like a can clean them I just wasnt sure if it was best or not. I'm glad to hear the the front and rear are interchangeable.

 

[Roadrunner777]

Run a tap through them and thread in new bolts. See how they feel. Put some washers under the bolt and try to make it to the torque spec, that's 15 ft/lb on a '94. If the threads are no good, then drill and tap to the next size up if it looks like the strap can support a slightly larger hole. Otherwise, helicoils. My diagram actually shows a lot of beef on the yoke where that threaded hole is. You might be able to deepen the hole and thread it to normal size deeper down, then use longer bolts.

Well, there's a few ideas, maybe one will be worth some thinking.