cyclic drivetrain vibration

Trying to learn something new - what is a brinelled joint?

The rollers in the joint cap, makes ruts in the reciprocal surface of the cross.

https://www.rexnord.com/blog/articles/bearings/what-is-brinellinghttps://www.bing.com/images/search?...ges&pc=MOZB&ajaxhist=0&ajaxserp=0&vt=4&sim=11
Extreme

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If your joints are new or fresh, likely not brinelled, but may be binding.
Prob easiest to check .
Good luck