U-joint size
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U-joint size
How can I determine the size of the U-joint, without crawling under the truck?
By VIN? '99 F-250 SD Extended cab LB Lariat 6.8 V-10.
Looking up the parts at O'reilly, shows me 2 different widths.
I could order from Ford but they don't seem to have greaseable
U-joints and they only show one part number.
By VIN? '99 F-250 SD Extended cab LB Lariat 6.8 V-10.
Looking up the parts at O'reilly, shows me 2 different widths.
I could order from Ford but they don't seem to have greaseable
U-joints and they only show one part number.
Lead Driver
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From: San Diego, CA
Dana Spicer makes our drivetrain. I use their website to get the part number I need.
OEM Parts | Aftermarket Drivelines, Axles, U-Joints and More - Spicer
Once I get the part number I want, I Google for the best price.
OEM Parts | Aftermarket Drivelines, Axles, U-Joints and More - Spicer
Once I get the part number I want, I Google for the best price.
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After discussing greasable VS non greasable u-joints with a driveline shop and
reading the Spicer website, I have decided to go non greasable.
From what I have found, they are stronger and last longer than the greasable type,
contrary to what I've always done and heard. Old habits die hard.
reading the Spicer website, I have decided to go non greasable.
From what I have found, they are stronger and last longer than the greasable type,
contrary to what I've always done and heard. Old habits die hard.
Lead Driver
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From: San Diego, CA
I never considered that. I just bought new greasable u-joints for my front axles and I'm looking at new u-joints front to back on the driveline. I was going to find greasable ones but now I might just reconsider. I've grown up with "greasable is better" for decades so those words to live by are going to die really, really hard...
Fleet Mechanic
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Solid Ujoints are stronger. If thats not a concern then go grease-able. Use spicer grease.
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