U-joint girdle ?
 

your thoughts on the aluminum rear U-joint caps/girdles which replace the U-bolts. are they good, bad, pain in the a** or ?
thanks Rod in AZ

Re: U-joint girdle ?
 

I wouldn't waste your money on those aluminum girdles. I had a set 30 years ago when I was young and not so smart. If you've got 1310 series U-joints/straps and need to upgrade, change over to 1350 series stuff. Mark Williams is the best. That my .02.

Re: U-joint girdle ?
 

My upgrade from OEM style stuff included Spicer solid joints and a steel billet rear end yoke with u-bolts. Good variety of joint choices for Mopars and I'm sure there are plenty for other brands, especially GM.

Re: U-joint girdle ?
 

Back "In the Day" when you couldn't upgrade to 1350 it helped with U-joint life on my Stick Shift stocker. don't use them now with the 1350 stuff. Just don't see any problems with the current 1350, except they are heavier.

Re: U-joint girdle ?
 

I agree with Jim, don't waste your money buy MW and forget it.

Dirk

Re: U-joint girdle ?
 

I've got a new set for a mopar if you can us 'em, I chickened out and bought a good yoke + ubolts for my rambler...

Re: U-joint girdle ?
 

Can't go wrong with Mark Williams!

Re: U-joint girdle ?
 

We are a Spicer OEM Distributor and I agree u-bolts are fine.
However don't over tighten you CAN distort the cap before you strip or snap the u bolts.
I see it fairly often in our shop.

Re: U-joint girdle ?
 

I think the yokes and U-joints have gotten better than they were ,way back when...less deflection now. That is why I use a good 1350 yoke and u-bolts now. Good advice, Tod