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Coppertop
05-03-2012, 05:03 PM
Since installing the 1979 dana 60 rear axle in my Jeep XJ last year ,I have wanted to install a guard to protect the yoke.
http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Dana%2060%20Yoke%20Guard/Dana60yokeguard006.jpg

Heres what I came up with after several hours of trial and error.With the existing hoop and diff cover as a good anchor point.
http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Dana%2060%20Yoke%20Guard/Dana60yokeguard045.jpg

The material used was laying around in the garage.The side pieces are 1 3/4 dom .120 wall tube ,the front piece 1 3/8 dom 3/16 wall tube,and the top reinforcement 1 1/2 3/16 wall box tube.
http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Dana%2060%20Yoke%20Guard/Dana60yokeguard013.jpg
http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Dana%2060%20Yoke%20Guard/Dana60yokeguard024.jpg

The guard welded in place before paint.
http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Dana%2060%20Yoke%20Guard/Dana60yokeguard016.jpg

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Dana%2060%20Yoke%20Guard/Dana60yokeguard019.jpg

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Dana%2060%20Yoke%20Guard/Dana60yokeguard026.jpg

Ready for Harlan.:beers:

Nick
tjrider
05-08-2012, 08:43 PM
so i guess the ubolt didn't work? What happens when you hit it and shove it into the yoke? just a thought
Coppertop
05-11-2012, 03:32 PM
No the u-bolt was not wide enough.Plus ,I was'nt crazy about welding it to the axle housing around the input shaft bearing area.Far as bending into the yoke,I hope it's strong enough..:evilgrin:

Harlan will be a good test.

Nick
cmartin
05-12-2012, 12:13 PM
I like the double spring perches. Good idea
Coppertop
05-17-2012, 04:08 PM
I like the double spring perches. Good idea

Thanks ,Those are TnT u-bolt eliminators.

They have performed well.:thumbup:

Nick
Coppertop
05-28-2012, 01:22 PM
I hit it a few times in Harlan.This was the only time I managed a pic on middle rock garden,it stopped me and I got out to see what it was.
http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Harlan%20May%202012/HarlanMay2012024.jpg

Nick
93 Krawler
05-28-2012, 08:14 PM
I hit it a few times in Harlan.This was the only time I managed a pic on middle rock garden,it stopped me and I got out to see what it was.
http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Harlan%20May%202012/HarlanMay2012024.jpg

Nick

So did it move at all?
Coppertop
05-28-2012, 08:56 PM
No,still in the same place I welded it.

Nick
93 Krawler
05-29-2012, 07:47 PM
Wonder if something like that would hold up to the abuse I would give it... :thinking:
gothodgie
05-29-2012, 11:15 PM
Wonder if something like that would hold up to the abuse I would give it... :thinking:

there's one way to find out... :D