U-joints.........
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Acworth Georgia
U-joints.........
Guys,...I wanna replace all the u-joints on the Vette I picked up last week. I was wondering if there is any joints to get that are better than any others or are the stock ones usually the best to stick with? What about just the parts store brand? This car will not be drag raced or even driven very hard. Mostly just a daily driver. Who has the best price?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Philly burbs PA
Re: U-joints......... (Hi-psi)
I had my driveshaft ones replaced with OEM hardware when i had my clutch installed. Halfshafts are still fine at 70K. Mid America has them for all around $100. I was planning on getting the Mid America ones if I ever replaced them my self, but just had the mechanic order them with the clutch work. MAD ones look to be OEM or better. :cheers:
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Sun City West Az
Re: U-joints......... (Hi-psi)
I did all 6 over Christmas....Not a lot fun but well worth the time if you don't mind getting dirty. I used spicer heavty duty joints with zert fittings in the end caps as you will not probably want to repeat this job in the near furture. The driveline u-joints are covered by the exhaust and the grease plugs in the end caps make it a lot easier to lube. Have a few beers and it makes the job go down easier. :yesnod:
Elite Torch Red Member
Joined: Sep 1999
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
Cental/South NJ Events Coordinator
CI 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12 Vet
CI-II Burnout & Drag Champ
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Re: U-joints......... (Hi-psi)
Got all six from NAPA for around $150-yes expensive, but they are Spicer's, they don't have the grease fittings on the "cross" part, but they are greased thru the cap.
They've held up for hundreds of hard launches so far.
They've held up for hundreds of hard launches so far.
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Guinness Its whats for B'fast JAWGA
CI 3-4-5-9 Veteran
Re: U-joints......... (Mr Mojo)
http://www.tomsdifferentials.com is where I bought mine from. Spicer cold forged units with no zerk fittings. I believe all 6 were under $100 I would have look to be sure.
