heavy duty u-joints
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From: Lincolnshire,ENGLAND
heavy duty u-joints
Hi, Can anyone help me find a shop that can supply good qualty heavy duty( axle shafts) u-joints for a 77 auto and part no if poss.
One of the last ones i put in has cracked.
One of the last ones i put in has cracked.
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From: Colorado Springs CO
Last edited by jbierschwale; Dec 4, 2006 at 02:16 PM.
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From: WAY DEEP INSIDE AMERICO,YES YOU LIVE HERE TO!! TX
I use (BRUTE FORCE) from auto zone or O'riley auto parts.
I treat my car like I stole it, and never had a problem with
braking u-joints
Just my .02 on u-joints. You don't
need high dollar joints for street use, unless you got the power
to break them.
Plus my car is not stock in any way, and they still have not popped
on me (knock on wood) LOL
I treat my car like I stole it, and never had a problem with
braking u-joints
Just my .02 on u-joints. You don'tneed high dollar joints for street use, unless you got the power
to break them.
Plus my car is not stock in any way, and they still have not popped
on me (knock on wood) LOL
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I use SPICER's and posted last week about them. This may help you. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1548292
I broke a zerk joint in 1/2 without any abuse at all.
I broke a zerk joint in 1/2 without any abuse at all.
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by gtr1999
I use SPICER's and posted last week about them. This may help you. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1548292
I broke a zerk joint in 1/2 without any abuse at all.
I broke a zerk joint in 1/2 without any abuse at all.
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I use Spicer solid ones for peace of mind.
I get them at local driveshaft shop. Best stuff going.
JIM
I get them at local driveshaft shop. Best stuff going.
JIM
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I carry both Spicer & Neapco joints. Both are cryo'd as well. I personally don't know what all the hype about Spicer is about. I mean they are good joints but I believe the Neapco's are just as good if not better. Spicer has the plastic seals, that will more than likely break when you install them, which in turn causes them to fail prematurely. I like the rubber seals better. Less hassel and the same quality.
1/2 shaft joints are a 799 or a 1350 series u-joint
driveshaft joints - 1971-1979 are 790 or a 1330 series joint
1/2 shaft joints are a 799 or a 1350 series u-joint
driveshaft joints - 1971-1979 are 790 or a 1330 series joint
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Originally Posted by Van Steel
I carry both Spicer & Neapco joints. Both are cryo'd as well. I personally don't know what all the hype about Spicer is about. I mean they are good joints but I believe the Neapco's are just as good if not better. Spicer has the plastic seals, that will more than likely break when you install them, which in turn causes them to fail prematurely. I like the rubber seals better. Less hassel and the same quality.
1/2 shaft joints are a 799 or a 1350 series u-joint
driveshaft joints - 1971-1979 are 790 or a 1330 series joint
1/2 shaft joints are a 799 or a 1350 series u-joint
driveshaft joints - 1971-1979 are 790 or a 1330 series joint
Well gee whiz!! Guess what I had delivered today, yep spicer u-joints. Dan, you want em back?
