What is a slip yoke and what does it do?
A driveshaft slip yoke is a crucial component in a vehicle's drivetrain system. It's a mechanical connection point located at one end of the driveshaft, usually, the end that connects to the transmission or transfer case. The slip yoke is designed to allow for the dynamic movement of the driveshaft as the vehicle's suspension articulates and the drivetrain components flex. It consists of a splined shaft that slides in and out of the driveshaft, accommodating changes in driveshaft length during suspension travel. This flexibility in the slip yoke helps prevent binding or damage to the driveline while maintaining a solid connection between the transmission and the differential, allowing power to be transmitted effectively from the engine to the wheels.
How precise do I need to be?
Being precise when measuring your slip yoke is very important! Measurements should be provided to the nearest thousandth (0.001) and gathered using calipers.
Do I need calipers or does a tape measure work?
We highly recommend using calipers to gather your measurements for your slip yoke. Using calipers is important for accurate and precise measurements. Calipers are precision tools designed to provide precise measurements.
Where to measure your slip yoke.
Where to measure your slip yoke.
U-Joint Cap Size
Using your calipers, measure the inside diameter of your u-joint caps. This will provide you and us with one of the two measurements to find what style u-joint you have or need.
U-Joint Width
