Brute Force U Joints ???
Drifting
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From: Allen TX
Are the U joints from Van Steel Spicer? The reason I ask is I bought complete halfshafts with U joints installed from them and they came with the u joints on the right in Zwedes picture. The needles in one cracked and fell out and I had to replace the u joint. Van Steel was good to me and sent me one for free no questions asked. I dont drag race or anything just spirited street driving.
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From: Clearwater FL
I sell both Brute Force and Spicer. I get more returns on the Spicer joints now than I ever did. Spicer changed their design on the u-joint seals. They are all plastic and when you press a u-joint in you will break the plastic seal most of the time. So i have to return them due to a manufacture defect. If you break that seal, lets just say your inviting dirt to get into your neddle bearings. I think Spicers are good and very strong but I think they need to change back to their old design. Neapco makes an excellent joint as well with the rubber seals and they are also solid joints. If your not drag racing, the Brute Force u-joints are fine. If you are drag racing, well than you should expect things to break. Just my .02
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Safety Car
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From: Okeechobee Florida
Originally Posted by Van Steel
I sell both Brute Force and Spicer. I get more returns on the Spicer joints now than I ever did. Spicer changed their design on the u-joint seals. They are all plastic and when you press a u-joint in you will break the plastic seal most of the time. So i have to return them due to a manufacture defect. If you break that seal, lets just say your inviting dirt to get into your neddle bearings. I think Spicers are good and very strong but I think they need to change back to their old design. Neapco makes an excellent joint as well with the rubber seals and they are also solid joints. If your not drag racing, the Brute Force u-joints are fine. If you are drag racing, well than you should expect things to break. Just my .02
i passed on 4 of the Neapco's today because i wasnt sure...
do you sell those?
i am getting set to order some goodies from you real soon...
trailing arms...differential etc...
do you offer a Forum discount?
i think i may have spoken with you briefly on the phone today???
we got cut off...DAM CELL PHONES!!!
i need advise along with this purchase if you would be so kind...
for instance, what else will i need? bushings, U Joints etc...???
i also have the Gymia (SP) suspension...what about thos bushings etc?
can you set me up with all that i will be needing...?
(i already have a new spring with all new hardware)
i have a 79...
thanx in advance for any help given
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Signguy
I do sell the Neapco u-joint but I have them for the driveshafts. Brute Force u-joints are made by Neapco and they are solid joints. Thats what I sell for the 1/2 shafts along with Spicers. Just spoke to my supplier and he said if you cut it in half they are solid.
We offer free shipping to forum members. I can help you out with anything you need. Just call me up and I'll get you set up.
Dan
I do sell the Neapco u-joint but I have them for the driveshafts. Brute Force u-joints are made by Neapco and they are solid joints. Thats what I sell for the 1/2 shafts along with Spicers. Just spoke to my supplier and he said if you cut it in half they are solid.
We offer free shipping to forum members. I can help you out with anything you need. Just call me up and I'll get you set up.
Dan
Last edited by Van Steel; Nov 16, 2004 at 08:53 AM.
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Originally Posted by zwede
then again, i go through my driveline each year anyway.
