U-Joints needed, which type to get
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Racer
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From: Huntsville AL
U-Joints needed, which type to get
I have found pricing ranging from $10 to $65 for these things. Some are greasable, some aren't. Looks like OE may be non-greasable per Napa's site. Some are anti-galvanic for use in aluminum yokes, is that what I should get? I have a 94 vette. I want the best I can get. I'm replacing the half-shaft u-joints.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2003
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From: Elgin Il
I just did mine a few mothes ago, and used spicer.
I actually didnt bother replacing the joints myself.
I removed the shaft, and dropped it of at a driveline service company.
Picked up the same day. balanced, installed, and ready to go.
I think it was 130 bucks total.
I was shocked what a difference it made in the car.
Get a bushing kit before you do the halfshafts, so you can replace some of that stuff too.
Or you may have to go back in again to do it like me.
I actually didnt bother replacing the joints myself.
I removed the shaft, and dropped it of at a driveline service company.
Picked up the same day. balanced, installed, and ready to go.
I think it was 130 bucks total.
I was shocked what a difference it made in the car.
Get a bushing kit before you do the halfshafts, so you can replace some of that stuff too.
Or you may have to go back in again to do it like me.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2002
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From: Tucson Az
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Originally Posted by Wildcat1
I have found pricing ranging from $10 to $65 for these things. Some are greasable, some aren't. Looks like OE may be non-greasable per Napa's site. Some are anti-galvanic for use in aluminum yokes, is that what I should get? I have a 94 vette. I want the best I can get. I'm replacing the half-shaft u-joints.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Athens Alabama
Galvanic corrosion occurs when dissimilar metals are in contact with each other, such as aluminum and steel (Iron).
The Anti Galvanic u-joints are to help that situation.
The reason I bring this up is because the folks at the parts store usually do not now what Anti Galvanic means.
Hope this is of interest.
prattman
The Anti Galvanic u-joints are to help that situation.
The reason I bring this up is because the folks at the parts store usually do not now what Anti Galvanic means.
Hope this is of interest.
prattman
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Heidelberg PA
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Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
Half shafts: Spicer part number 5-800X, 4 used.
Drive shaft: Spicer part number 5-786X, 2 used.
RACE ON!!!
Drive shaft: Spicer part number 5-786X, 2 used.
RACE ON!!!
Especially if you like to drive aggressively.
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