Universal Joints And Yokes

It's usually a mix of both, but the root cause is often alignment. If the two yoke ears aren't bored perfectly in line, the bearing caps sit slightly cocked, and the needles load up unevenly along their length. That accelerates wear and turns a good bearing into scrap. We bore both ears in one setup so they stay concentric, and we can also use a tougher iron grade or harden the bore surface for heavy-duty applications. Send us your old yoke and tell us what kind of torque and angle it sees - we'll figure out why it's wearing and build a replacement that lasts longer.

Yes, we can. Send us the old yoke and any remaining parts of the joint - even if they're worn or scored. We'll measure the bearing cap diameters, snap ring locations, spline details, and overall length, then cast and machine a matching set. If we see a spot that was failing early, we'll suggest a small improvement without changing how it fits the shaft. We usually make one sample first for you to test-assemble, and once you're happy with the fit and balance, we'll run the rest. No drawings, no problem.