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Post  dirt_worker April 19th 2015, 1:08 pm

I think ive knocked the bushing out of the tailhousing on my PG. Its a stock tailhousing w. aftermarket yoke. I havent taken it apart yet but while lookin for the cause of a NASTY vibration i found the slip yoke VERY sloppy. This is the one in my 3800lb truck. Assuming the bushing has been pushed in...what causes it? Is it possible the yoke coulda moved around enough and caught the edge of the bushing it and shoved it out of its bore?

I need to get it fixed...just wondering if i need to upgrade to the roller tail housing or fix the bushing and get back after it. Not wanting to spend the coin on new parts unless its really needed.



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Post  dirt_worker April 19th 2015, 8:38 pm

Pretty obvious what happened. It it from too much load for the bushing or is there something else that caused it?

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Post  Frank Merkl April 20th 2015, 12:05 am

you should have stuck with the C6
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Post  dfree383 April 20th 2015, 3:16 am

Thats why they offer a roller bearing
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Post  DILLIGASDAVE April 20th 2015, 8:28 am

I forget what rear suspension you're using, but maybe the problem is the driveline angles used?

Since it sees street use (and if it's a ladder bar/4-link setup) is the driveline angles/U-joint operating angles profile compatible with street/highway use (being at/close to "equal but apposing" front & rear U-joint operating angles) vs having a "drag only" driveline profile (at/close to point the crank C/L directly at pinion C/L)?
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Post  dirt_worker April 20th 2015, 8:54 am

Shocked


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Post  dirt_worker April 20th 2015, 9:09 am

This shows the amount of seperation....

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Post  richter69 April 21st 2015, 8:15 pm

Frank Merkl wrote:you should have stuck with the C6
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Never had a problem with the stock rear bushing in my pg ever, nor do the many others that use them, so this is not a valid argument.
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Post  FalconEh April 21st 2015, 8:25 pm

richter69 wrote:
Frank Merkl wrote:you should have stuck with the C6
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Never had a problem with the stock rear bushing in my pg ever, nor do the many others that use them, so this is not a valid argument.

Is this a valid argument ? https://www.google.ca/search?q=ford+logo&espv=2&biw=1517&bih=752&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=BOo2VbL2NKqQsQSFl4F4&ved=0CBwQsAQ&dpr=0.9

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Post  maverick April 21st 2015, 8:49 pm

FalconEh wrote:
richter69 wrote:
Frank Merkl wrote:you should have stuck with the C6
Frank

Never had a problem with the stock rear bushing in my pg ever, nor do the many others that use them, so this is not a valid argument.

Is this a valid argument ? https://www.google.ca/search?q=ford+logo&espv=2&biw=1517&bih=752&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=BOo2VbL2NKqQsQSFl4F4&ved=0CBwQsAQ&dpr=0.9

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There are a couple of derogatory logos in that collection. One is the blue oval with script that reads "Fail"...then there's a bowtie a few rows up from the bottom of the page. Other than that pretty useful....

But I'm with Jon....blue oval to the core, but ya can't argue the 'glide's reputation as a good racing transmission...not because it's GM, but because it's simple, strong, available and everybody makes parts for it. Kinda like our 9" rear. Wink
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Post  dirt_worker April 22nd 2015, 2:12 pm

Im gonna double check the drives shaft length. Im thinking it may be bottoming out in the trans w the amount of separation its seeing.
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Post  dirt_worker April 24th 2015, 4:24 pm

Update...found the splines twisted in the Strange slip yoke. It looks like it was "bottoming" out were the splines were twisted during suspension seperation.
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Post  IDT-572 April 24th 2015, 4:31 pm

dirt_worker wrote:Update...found the splines twisted in the Strange slip yoke. It looks like it was "bottoming" out were the splines were twisted during suspension seperation.


TOO MUCH COW BELL Twisted Evil Wink
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Post  dirt_worker April 24th 2015, 4:49 pm

Errr....i didnt have the "more cowbell" approved chromo yoke on it this time. Duhhhh.......this is how i learn!! lol

Just got off the phone w. Strange and his exact words were "I cant believe the forged yoke didnt twist clear off. Shoulda had the chromo yoke a long time ago!"

Lesson of the day fellas.....


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Post  richter69 April 24th 2015, 7:27 pm

just now went back and looked at the pic, gotsta run a billet yoke........ if you get a roller tail make sure you get the one tjats a few thousands smaller od or else it womt work...... the bushing style tail is better anyways.
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Post  dirt_worker April 24th 2015, 10:10 pm

Im gonna stick w the bushing tail but after talking to STRANGE im gonna order the hardened yoke now and run it w the bushing. He assured me if I end up w a roller tail down the rd the nitrited yoke will fit both tails.
Tail bushing, gov support bushing are the seal are already replaced. Should have the new yoke next week. Planning on making noise w it next sunday Smile
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Post  gmsmkr April 24th 2015, 10:13 pm

cheers when someone says hit hard you do it don't you lol!
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Post  the Coug April 25th 2015, 8:42 am

Mike I bought a strange 2 piece yolk when I did my project , and love it you can unbolt it and take the drive shaft out and leave the yolk in the back of the trans, really handy to keep from pouring trans fluid all over when removing the trans...
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