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Old 07-24-2024, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 59safaricat View Post
Pony up the $$ for Spicer U-joints. Everything else is junk.

I like greaseable joints but I also give them a shot of grease with every oil change. If you're lazy, get a non-greaseable u-joint. If you regularly pound on the car hard, get a non-greaseable u-joint as the body is a little more rigid in strength.

You may have to get the driveshaft rebalanced if replacing the yoke. Be on the lookout for vibrations after the work is done.
I agree with this.

This isn't to Moog bash, because I've used plenty of their products, but their Ujoints are too long. I read reviews saying that, bought them anyway because they were cheaper and then couldn't get them to go in. Spent a few more dollars on same size spicer joits and they installed easily.

I also agree with solid U joints as a strength concern. My driveline guy told me a solid 1310 was stronger than a greaseable larger joint.

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