U-joints - Page 2

hotrodpc · 08-27-2008, 12:06 PM

Yep, Spicer Dana U joints are great. Also agree, factory U joints last a very very long time, EXCEPT in a Ford. Used to be Very common to see a Ford on the side of the road with a driveshaft laying on the ground, obvioulsy improved now, since not as common. As far as install, I always used a bench vise and an appropriate sized sockets to install U joints. Larger socket to be able to press the cup out, and smaller socket to press the cup in. I remember when to get a factory U Joint out, you had to heat it with a torch til you heard the pop noise to break the keeper, then you used the new spring type keeper for the replacement U Joint.

mrjohnwayne · 08-27-2008, 01:41 PM

Another vote for spicers!

bradrhale · 08-28-2008, 10:33 AM

ill go along with the spicer too. thats the only thing i put in the trucks.

08-27-2008, 01:41 PM	#12
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,722	Another vote for spicers! __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

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08-27-2008, 12:06 PM	#11
hotrodpc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 3,149	Yep, Spicer Dana U joints are great. Also agree, factory U joints last a very very long time, EXCEPT in a Ford. Used to be Very common to see a Ford on the side of the road with a driveshaft laying on the ground, obvioulsy improved now, since not as common. As far as install, I always used a bench vise and an appropriate sized sockets to install U joints. Larger socket to be able to press the cup out, and smaller socket to press the cup in. I remember when to get a factory U Joint out, you had to heat it with a torch til you heard the pop noise to break the keeper, then you used the new spring type keeper for the replacement U Joint.

08-28-2008, 10:33 AM	#13
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,024	ill go along with the spicer too. thats the only thing i put in the trucks.