Which ujoint is better?
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Car: 1986 camaro Sports Coupe
Engine: L31 350
Transmission: 89 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 gov lock
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?
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Transmission: Powerglide
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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.
I tend to stay away from house brands. Although they're inexpensive, they usually don't last very long. Buy a Spicer u-joint.
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Car: 1986 camaro Sports Coupe
Engine: L31 350
Transmission: 89 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 gov lock
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.
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Car: 1986 camaro Sports Coupe
Engine: L31 350
Transmission: 89 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 gov lock
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
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