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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 06:56 PM
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Looking to replace front shaft U joints . Any recomendations on high quality ones ? Has anyone done this recently?
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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 07:27 PM
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Make sure the joint you buy has normal zerg fittings...
I just got one last month that you couldn't connect to and needed a pin attachment to the grease gun.
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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 07:31 PM
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get sealed ones
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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 07:39 PM
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Sealed Spicer joints are the gold standard.
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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 08:34 PM
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Where are your getting your spicers?
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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 08:46 PM
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I used Delco joints almost exclusively and was happy enough with them. $14/each. Spicer runs about $22. If you are really cranking on the drivetrain, get the spicers. For daily driver use the Delco's are fine.
RockAuto has both + some other brands if you can't find them locally.
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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 09:23 PM
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I found Amazon has the best deals on U-Joints, Balljoints, and a bunch of other stuff along with awesome shipping (i already have amazon prime.)
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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 07:25 AM
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Spicer!
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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 09:00 AM
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Believe I picked up regreaseable Moog or Spicers from Napa or Oreilly or somewhere. Keep your neighbors working by shopping at a store nearby.
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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 10:52 AM
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I don't understand why anyone would get ujoints without a zerk fitting.
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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 6Cylinder
I don't understand why anyone would get ujoints without a zerk fitting.
easy, so you dont have to grease them
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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 6Cylinder
I don't understand why anyone would get ujoints without a zerk fitting.

Some believe the grease channels make them weaker.
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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 09:29 PM
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Moog


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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 10:57 PM
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The greasable ones have a hole drilled through the center of the u joint.If its just a daily driver you can use either style u joints,If its a off road toy then sealed or upgrade to something like ctm.
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