changing the yoke on the driveshaft - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blackdawg · 10-30-2011, 08:00 PM

the drive shaft i have for my 1966 stepside seems to be the right length.The yoke seems to be wrong i bought this unit without a engine and tranny.Anyone have a idea the cost to get a shop to change the yoke.there is a th400 tranny in the truck.

Big Fenders · 10-30-2011, 09:54 PM

I would think $60 to 70.00 with a new U joint...at least here in the States.
Bob

*72lb4x4* · 10-30-2011, 10:08 PM

Got a hammer or vise and 2 sockets? Do it yourself...

markeb01 · 10-31-2011, 12:06 AM

Cost is going to depend on what you end up needing. If the transmission yoke you have is not for a TH400, the first thing you’ll need is a different transmission yoke. Depending on which part number is selected that could cost over $100, or perhaps less if a local driveshaft shop has a used item available. If the TH400 yoke selected turns out to be longer than what you currently have, you may also need to have the driveshaft shortened.

The front yoke on the driveshaft will probably be the wrong size for the TH400 u-joint. If the shaft does not require shortening, you can fix the problem with a combination u-joint. If it does need to be shortened, you might as well buy the yoke that fits the u-joint, which again will increase the cost.

10-30-2011, 08:00 PM	#1
blackdawg Blackdawg Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Delta ,British Columbia Posts: 213	changing the yoke on the driveshaft the drive shaft i have for my 1966 stepside seems to be the right length.The yoke seems to be wrong i bought this unit without a engine and tranny.Anyone have a idea the cost to get a shop to change the yoke.there is a th400 tranny in the truck.

10-30-2011, 09:54 PM	#2
Big Fenders Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 264	Re: changing the yoke on the driveshaft I would think $60 to 70.00 with a new U joint...at least here in the States. Bob

10-30-2011, 10:08 PM	#3
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: changing the yoke on the driveshaft Got a hammer or vise and 2 sockets? Do it yourself...

10-31-2011, 12:06 AM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: changing the yoke on the driveshaft Cost is going to depend on what you end up needing. If the transmission yoke you have is not for a TH400, the first thing you’ll need is a different transmission yoke. Depending on which part number is selected that could cost over $100, or perhaps less if a local driveshaft shop has a used item available. If the TH400 yoke selected turns out to be longer than what you currently have, you may also need to have the driveshaft shortened. The front yoke on the driveshaft will probably be the wrong size for the TH400 u-joint. If the shaft does not require shortening, you can fix the problem with a combination u-joint. If it does need to be shortened, you might as well buy the yoke that fits the u-joint, which again will increase the cost.



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