U - Joints

njk53 · 01-14-2013, 02:31 PM

As part of our maintainance schedule we want to replace our U - joints. What brand name u - joint is the best quality to use? Spicer Heavy Duties were the hot ticket years ago but not sure now.

FED 387 · 01-14-2013, 03:09 PM

Regardless of the brand DO NOT use a joint with a Zerk (grease) fitting-- they are hollow inside and much weaker

njk53 · 01-14-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FED 387

Regardless of the brand DO NOT use a joint with a Zerk (grease) fitting-- they are hollow inside and much weaker

Thanks for the info. I was told the same thing by a friend. Also, under extreme conditions the grease will leak out of the zerk.

Myron Piatek · 01-14-2013, 07:04 PM

Spicer solid u-joints are the best in my book with a billet pinion yoke because they can spread over time..

01-14-2013, 02:31 PM	#1
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	U - Joints As part of our maintainance schedule we want to replace our U - joints. What brand name u - joint is the best quality to use? Spicer Heavy Duties were the hot ticket years ago but not sure now. __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345

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FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,420 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: U - Joints Regardless of the brand DO NOT use a joint with a Zerk (grease) fitting-- they are hollow inside and much weaker

01-14-2013, 07:04 PM	#4
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: U - Joints Spicer solid u-joints are the best in my book with a billet pinion yoke because they can spread over time..