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evilemokid94 10-04-2011 10:07 PM

Which ujoint is better?
 
Well iv finally had enough of the clunking when I put my car into gear or change gears. After looking around I found it could be either my ujoint or my tranny mount, I changed my mount and while it did help but not enough so when I checked my ujoint it's stiff and it looks factory so it's time for a new one or atleast new grease. But what ujoint is better and joint to last me along time? Autozone has 2 one with a grease insert and one that's suppose to be maintaince free. Which is better?

87350IROC 10-04-2011 10:14 PM

Re: Which ujoint is better?
 
Spicer non-greaseable is the way to go.

evilemokid94 10-05-2011 06:07 AM

Re: Which ujoint is better?
 
Spicer?

AlkyIROC 10-05-2011 07:18 AM

Re: Which ujoint is better?
 
OEM u-joints are non greasable. From a performance standpoint, a non greasable u-joint is strong because it doesn't have the zerk fitting. For a long life u-joint, it should have a zerk fitting and you should grease it at every oil change just like you should be doing to all your steering and suspension components.

I tend to stay away from house brands. Although they're inexpensive, they usually don't last very long. Buy a Spicer u-joint.

evilemokid94 10-05-2011 09:30 PM

Re: Which ujoint is better?
 
didnt check this before i made my way to autozone and just followed my dads advice and got the duralast red ujoint with the grease fitting. its just behind my v6 and i rarley put my foot in it so im hopping i should be ok with this one. i got the 2 year warrenty with it.

robguitargod1 10-06-2011 11:08 AM

Re: Which ujoint is better?
 
Daily driver in a v6, you'll be fine. Ever changed one?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=073tYBBRQqA

evilemokid94 10-06-2011 06:35 PM

Re: Which ujoint is better?
 
I hope I'll be fine and no this is my first ujoint but my dads helping me who was a mechanic for several years but I forgot I had 2 ujoints so I need another ujoint now

evilemokid94 10-06-2011 09:25 PM

Re: Which ujoint is better?
 
Should I replace both or just the end one?

Mkos1980 10-06-2011 09:33 PM

Re: Which ujoint is better?
 
Go for both while its out.


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