Replacing ring and pinion should i replace the yoke

[jetmech]

Im replacing ring and pinion due to a chipped ring gear, i have heavy duty u-joints on driveshaft, should i replace the yoke w a heavy duty unit.

 

[joe_schindler]

If you’re already at 11.38; and you have the thing apart anyway; it’s probably a good time to upgrade. I don’t know what the limit is on a stock one; but it would cost a lot more to fix it later.

 

[challengermike]

Unless theres a grove where the seal rides i would reuse it.I havnt heard of any yoke failures.

 

[jetmech]

Yeah, i already have a hd ujoint. I dont think ive heard of any failures either. Anybody else have opinions.

 

[driveshaft man]

Bigger is better,however it will cost $300+/- to upgrade entire driveline to 1350 series.If your yoke slides on and off the splines on the new pinion easily,it is stretched or worn a little.It should require a gear puller to remove yoke.