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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 12:57 PM
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I will be replacing all six "U" joints and would like to know what the general concensus is. Do I use greaseable or standard joints? Thanks for your input.
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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Spicer non-greaseable u-joints. Non-greaseable are tougher. www.tomsdifferentials.com sells cold-forged Spicer u-joints that are 20% stronger than stock.
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 01:41 PM
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Spicer non-greaseable u-joints. Non-greaseable are tougher. www.tomsdifferentials.com sells cold-forged Spicer u-joints that are 20% stronger than stock.
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Napa sells then also.......
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 01:42 PM
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Spicer Cold-forged ONLY
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 01:53 PM
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Spicer Cold-forged ONLY
:iagree: Yep!
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 04:24 PM
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Partn #'s 5-800x for the half shafts and 5-786x for the driveline. These #'s may have been updated but should cross referance OK :yesnod:
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 04:39 PM
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Spicer non-greaseable u-joints. Non-greaseable are tougher. www.tomsdifferentials.com sells cold-forged Spicer u-joints that are 20% stronger than stock.
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 05:33 PM
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Spicer Cold-forged ONLY
Thats what "THE MAN" says.... :thumbs:
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Just did mine. Got them from Tom's Differential, they are great people to deal with. Just be sure to ask for no zerk's and aluminum driveshaft.
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Just did mine. Got them from Tom's Differential, they are great people to deal with. Just be sure to ask for no zerk's and aluminum driveshaft.
How much did they cost????
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Just did mine. Got them from Tom's Differential, they are great people to deal with. Just be sure to ask for no zerk's and aluminum driveshaft.

How much did they cost????
About $16 - $20 each.
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Spicer non-greaseable u-joints. Non-greaseable are tougher. www.tomsdifferentials.com sells cold-forged Spicer u-joints that are 20% stronger than stock.
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