3-28-497 Weld Tube Yoke 1480 Ser’ , Fits 3.000 x 0.095 Tube , Butt Dia: 2.818 Inch

Cap Series Verification: The 1480 U-joint uses a 1.375" cap diameter -- the same OD as the 1350, 1410, and 1550 series. The distinguishing feature is journal length and bearing cup depth. When purchasing a replacement U-joint for this yoke, specify the series number (1480) explicitly rather than cap OD alone -- a 1350 joint pressed into a 1480 ear bore will sit 0.050"--0.100" short of full seating, allowing the cup to rock under load.

The 3-28-497 is sized for 3.000"x0.095" tube -- a medium-wall, medium-diameter specification common on F-series and similar 3/4-ton applications. The 2.818" butt diameter is the step-down calculation for this exact wall: 3.000" - 2x0.095" = 2.810" bore; 2.818" butt provides 0.008" interference for centering. The compact 1.688" CL-to-weld keeps the assembly dimension tight for vehicles where chassis packaging limits the overall driveshaft length available. This 1480-series weld yoke is used on light-to-medium duty applications where 1350/1410 capacity is slightly insufficient but the heavier 1550 series adds unnecessary weight. The 1480 represents an efficient capacity-to-weight balance for this application class.