JD440B wench yoke

[JJWorker]

Hello, I am looking for the best place to get good price on two wench drive shaft yokes for JD440B Skidder,, synchro shift. Part number t25234. 

[Green Man]

I looked for a previous thread on the john deere yokes but could not find it. 

I also have looked for some time and the winch line yokes do not seem to be available through any supplier beyond deere - and I am guessing you have seen the price. 

Some years back someone posted the solution to the deere winch shaft yoke noise and wobble problem. The clamp bolts on the yoke loosen over time and wear away the shaft splines.

The solution was some new socket head cap bolts and nuts -and tighten them down as hard as hard as you can. The post stated that the cap bolts may be the strongest available.
This solved the problem on my old 540A clackity winch line. I believe yours are about the same. 

Just a few bucks may solve the problem, as you may not need new yokes.