Best Universal Joint Brand/Type

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highdesertrange

highdesertrange

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Location
kalifornia
First Name
mike
Truck Year
1978
Truck Model
k30
Engine Size
454
Spicer is nicer. x2 on the Spicer. highdesertranger
 
theBIGnaud

theBIGnaud

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Location
California
First Name
Ryan
Truck Year
75
Truck Model
K-10
Engine Size
Vortec 350
MikeB said:
Why would not being grease-able make them stronger???
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The spider has Material removed for grease channels. If it’s a small u joint it can break.
 
CorvairGeek

CorvairGeek

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May 7, 2012
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557
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Location
Boise
First Name
Jerry
Truck Year
1978
Truck Model
C20 Scottsdale
Engine Size
292 L6, T400
MikeB said:
Why would not being grease-able make them stronger???
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The void in the material for the zerk creates a weak point for cracking and breaking in extreme loading.
 
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