4826-506A – Weld Yokes – 1480 Series – Butt Dia 4.757″ – Tube Dia Wall 5.000X0.125

Q: How does the 4826-506A differ from the 4826-50A?
A: The 4826-506A is 0.125" longer in CL-to-weld (3.000" vs. 2.875"). All other dimensions are identical: same 5.000"x0.125" tube spec, same 4.757" butt diameter, same 1480 series, same aluminum material. The 0.125" difference changes the effective shaft length when substituting between them.

Q: Why are there three CL-to-weld variants (2.875", 3.000", 3.500") for the same tube spec in the 1480 aluminum family?
A: Different vehicle platforms and custom build configurations require different effective shaft lengths. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all with the shortest yoke and requiring tube extension, three CL-to-weld variants allow shaft fabricators to hit the exact assembled length with a standard tube cut. Select the variant whose CL-to-weld combined with the available tube stock length produces the required total shaft length.

Q: Can I mix brands (Neapco A48-28-5012 at one end and 4826-506A at the other) on the same shaft?
A: Yes -- the 5.000" tube, 4.757" butt, and 1480-series U-joint interface are consistent across brands. The only dimension that changes shaft length is CL-to-weld; account for both end yoke CL dimensions when calculating tube cut length. This weld yoke is fully interchangeable with other brand-equivalents at the same series and tube spec.