U-Joint brand question...
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Burning Brakes
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From: Patterson CA
U-Joint brand question...
I was going to put a pair of Spicers' on my driveshaft when I do the trans oil seal and since that's what I have on the half-shafts. But I called NAPA and the guy said they only carry 'Precision' and they are just as good as Spicer. The cost is $8.65 each, that alone scares me, so I thought I would ask the pros:
Has anybody heard of this brand? Are they reliable? Or should I just find a local place that has the spicers?
TIA
Has anybody heard of this brand? Are they reliable? Or should I just find a local place that has the spicers?
TIA
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Burning Brakes
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From: Patterson CA
Re: (scorp508)
Generally you get what you pay for. Call Chris K. at the # below and he can hook you up with the good spicer. :yesnod:
That's what I was thinking, thanks for the contact info, I'll give him a call.
Melting Slicks
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From: down that one road next to that big tree
Re: (VetBoy89)
http://www.gloeco.com/common_u-joints.htm
i have yet to find a cheaper place selling OE spicers, call & buy the coated for aluminum use brute force joints. they don't fail.
i have yet to find a cheaper place selling OE spicers, call & buy the coated for aluminum use brute force joints. they don't fail.
Team Owner
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From: Boston, MA
Are the 'brute force' ones just what they are calling a certain kind of spicer or is it the actual brand Brute Force? If it is the actual brand Brute Force that come in the black box, those ones are crap.
Le Mans Master
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From: Maryland
Re: (scorp508)
I just purchased a set of Spicer U-joints (no zerk fittings) for the half shafts from Tony's Corvette for a very good price. :cool: :thumbs: That's all he recommends using and the only brand they install at his shop. Plus they supposedly look exactly like the factory originals. :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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From: down that one road next to that big tree
Re: (Juliet)
what did you pay for them? & your correct, they are the only joint worth using in the corvette. napco makes a decent joint as well but it's only a couple dollars less than spicer. i see no reason to take risks.
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