What are the best U joints for a Z?
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I think any name brand will be fine. IE: Mosier (sp?) or the other big suspension company that i can't remember.
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precision U-Joints are a good choice. They offer the standard u-joints and ones called Super u-joints which come with grease fittings. Summit offers these.
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They sell the Super Joints at Auto Zone. I've seen them, and they look like a really beefy unit. The other brand I would recommend is Spicer. I've had good luck running Spicers, and they usually come with a grease fitting.
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Spicer U-joints!
They are top of the line and are also what came on our cars with aluminum driveshafts from the factory.
They are top of the line and are also what came on our cars with aluminum driveshafts from the factory.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by grafx:
the problem with getting them with grease fittings is that they are not as strong as solids.</font>
the problem with getting them with grease fittings is that they are not as strong as solids.</font>
He said that you just have do make sure that the zerk is being pushed on by the engine rotation. If it's being pulled, it will crack the U-joint housing at the zerk.
You kinda have to do a mental visual to understand what I mean.

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Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
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So where do you get the Spicer units? I need them while the D/S is down. Also, are they the same front and rear?
While I was ordering new E-brake cables, I had the parts guy check the price on GM U-joints...$55 each!!! Forget that.
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While I was ordering new E-brake cables, I had the parts guy check the price on GM U-joints...$55 each!!! Forget that.
Ed
Last edited by ebmiller88; Jun 25, 2002 at 10:03 AM.
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