ujoint tight Q

[Rapid Robert]

63 dart 360 high banked dirt track stock car. I had the shaft shortened (& balanced) to fit with an inch of end play. when I picked it up the rear ujoint was too stiff in both planes along with the front yoke being stiff (in one plane). I took it back & they corrected it some but it still seems too tight (to me), not smooth like the front yoke is in the one direction. do you think I will have a problem. max RPM will be 6K. thank you for your time. RR

 

[cudamark]

If you press the caps in a bit too much they can bind a little. I always tap them back a bit if they feel stiff. Not sure it would make and difference in longevity, but, it makes me feel better! What brand U-joint was installed? There's some real junk out there these days. I like the official Spicer ones and also the older Precisions for performance use. The original Mopar ones are good too.....probably made by one of the name brands.