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May 6, 2007 | 09:34 PM

xflagz51

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U-Joint Question

Hello All,
I am getting ready to change out the u-joints on the half-shafts, will OEM be fine or do you guys recommend something else? I am always interested in products that are as good or better than OEM, especially when they cost less than OEM!

Thanks in advance,

Adam.

May 6, 2007 | 09:40 PM

evmlarry

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I'm a tool. Responded to the wrong post with the wrong information. Go with what John A Marker said
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May 6, 2007 | 11:21 PM

John A. Marker

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For "U" joints go with SPICER. Can't be beat.

May 7, 2007 | 07:59 AM

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Racer

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Thanks Boss!

May 7, 2007 | 08:22 AM

xflagz51

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Racer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by John A. Marker

For "U" joints go with SPICER. Can't be beat.

Next question, where to do you buy Spicer u-joints specifically? Dana/Spicer is an OEM manufacturer aren't they?

May 7, 2007 | 01:27 PM

CFI-EFI

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I answered that recently in another THREAD.

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May 8, 2007 | 03:29 AM

Mike_88Z51

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MATCHLIGHT

Dana/Spicer is an OEM manufacturer aren't they?

Yes, Spicer was the OEM supplier for Corvette U-joints. The part numbers that CFI-EFI lists in his linked post are the Spicer part numbers for the cold-forged extra heavy duty units with coated end caps specially made for the Corvette. The stock Spicer units were similar, but not quite as strong as the cold-forged units. They are the best you can get for about the same price as the originals, and they are made by the original manufacturer. I bought mine from a local semi-truck driveline repair place for less than most internet sites were asking. Since I bought the u-joints there, the repair facility replaced the old units with the new ones and checked the half-shaft balance for $2 per joint while I went to breakfast.

May 8, 2007 | 09:19 AM

ittlfly

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You can go to spicer's website. It has 'look up' for a dealer near you that carries their product.

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May 8, 2007 | 06:59 PM

xflagz51

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Racer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ittlfly

You can go to spicer's website. It has 'look up' for a dealer near you that carries their product.

I did that before I posted this thread and I got the local heavy duty truck repair shops, just wanted to see where the Forum members are buying them from. Thank you!