Over time, the OEM yokes can actually start to spread! The u-joint and clips start hammering back & forth and just compounds the problem till something lets go. (You can catch it if you periodically check for u-joint play within the yoke.) I had that happen and switched to the small steel billet yokes sold by Mancini, Mopar and probably somebody else. They come with u-bolts which hold Spicer solid 7260 joints. (Sorry, don't have the part # handy.) Haven't had any problems.
My car can weigh over 3,540 lbs or over 3,700 lbs, depending on class, and has been high 1.40's in 60' running mid to high 11,s.
The benefits of larger joints is debatable. There is more leverage further out. But the small combo I have has given me peace of mind.
Yes, the billet yokes are expensive. But I found that it's cheaper in the long run to initially spend more for better parts whenever I can.