4826-506A Aluminum Weld Yoke 1480 , Fits : 5.000×0.125 Butt Dia: 4.757, Centerline To Weld: 3Inch

ATY1480-500 -- 6061-T6 Aluminum 1480 Series Weld Yoke, 5.000" x 0.125" Tube

The 1480 aluminum weld yoke (Spicer cross: 4826-506A) covers the gap between the 1410 and 1550 series in the aluminum driveshaft product range -- the 1.375" cap diameter matches the 1480 U-joint standard, which provides higher angular capacity than 1410 while maintaining compatibility with medium-duty truck axle configurations. An upgrade-path consideration: if your application uses a steel 1480 yoke and you are rebuilding the shaft, switching to this aluminum version reduces shaft weight by approximately 30-40% at the yoke, which lowers the shaft's critical speed sensitivity slightly.

The 3.000" C/U-joint to weld dimension matches the 1330, 1350, and 1410 aluminum yokes in this series, simplifying shaft length calculations when building a complete assembly. The tube specification of 5.000" OD x 0.125" wall is consistent across the aluminum weld yoke family. Verify all tube cuts are square before welding -- angular tube cuts introduce runout that cannot be balanced out and will cause persistent vibration. Use a quality pipe cutter or lathe-facing operation for the tube ends.