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Oct 30, 2012 | 11:25 AM

kupaa

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OK i need some.Where should i get them from Napa or factory? I think the napa ones has grease fitting which should be better right?

Oct 30, 2012 | 11:37 AM

truckeemtnfords

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U-joints with zerks are weaker than ones without. If you get good traction and put loads against your truck go for the ones w/o zerks, IMHO.

Oct 30, 2012 | 11:50 AM

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Spicer no zerks would be my recommendation. Open the box to see what's in there before buying. We bought U-joints from all over for a project at work and found a wide assortment of brands in the parts store boxes.

Oct 30, 2012 | 12:21 PM

kupaa

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So I'll probably use the OEM Ford one then since they don't have zerks. Thanks

Oct 30, 2012 | 01:53 PM

Franko72

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With or without zerks use joints made in the USA. I just replaced mine with "Precision" IIRC. One had a zerk in the cap ( never seen that before, call me old)
The first set I picked up from auto zone were Chinese & I returned them.

Oct 30, 2012 | 02:27 PM

duck fan

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Don't buy the parts store Chinese U-joints. Ask me how I know...

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-exploded.html

Oct 30, 2012 | 02:58 PM

Firefighter 1406

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I go with spicer joints also. Rear driveshaft I rebuilt with them and I just installed them in the front axle shafts on Saturday. All I have left to do is the front drive shaft and we will be good to go.