U-joint?
Tech Contributor
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: Connecticut, USA
I use Spicers and most of the suppliers here do not carry the zerkless ones. I don't care for the cheaper common joints- had them fail. Do it right, spend the extra $10 per joint and get a better one.
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This post will help you
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Palm City, FL
I get them from a local parts store...
When I got mine, I got the kind with the grease nipple on them. I was told by ppl on this forum that the kind I got are weaker, and that I should have gotten the solid kind without the grease nipple. I don't know if local parts stores have these solid kind.
I've had the grease nipple type on my car for a few years now with no problems... and I have a motor pushing 530hp. However... I do have safety loops on the half shafts, for the just in case.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Fort Wayne IN
If you use the greaseable ones and actually grease them once in a while like most people don't, they will be fine in a street car. If you are taking it to a drag strip, go with the solid spicers.
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St. Jude Donor '11, '17
Spicers are great, but a PITA to install. The plastic seals break very easily (even when installed by professionals). Neapco might be better. stay away from zerks.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Va
Call a local Commercial Truck Repair Shop and get a recommendation on the best driveline shop in town. Take the half-shafts off the car and have the driveline shop do the labor. I recommend the Spicer Life u-joints. I was able to save $10 per U-joint vs. buying from the Vette Vendors.
They also have the equipment and skills to avoid bending the flanges.
They also have the equipment and skills to avoid bending the flanges.
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
