If the clips were still in the yoke it probly not bent. When pressing the cups out of the slip yoke be sure to remove the zerk they will stop the cup. The cup won't push all the way out sometimes and will need a little help from a pair of vise grips. I just did a set of shafts for a 46 1 1/2 ton and ran into the same problem. I think the new joints are a little beafier on the cross than the older ones making for a tighter fit.