Front U-joint kit advice
#1
11-30-2017, 12:46 PM
Front U-joint kit advice
Hello fellow truckers,
I need to replace my front axle U joints and am looking for advice on the correct part. So far, I've narrowed down my search to Spicer 5-178X U-Joint Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009YZKL38/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WefiAb43T6WF7
and
ACDelco 45U0301 Professional Front Axle Shaft Outer U-Joint https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C9O7R6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pffiAbTDQ6HX2
Do these for a 2001 F350 dually 4x4 powerstroke?
We're stuck in Chile waiting for the part to ship from the US and it's important that I order the correct one.
Thanks for your advice!
Peter
I need to replace my front axle U joints and am looking for advice on the correct part. So far, I've narrowed down my search to Spicer 5-178X U-Joint Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009YZKL38/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WefiAb43T6WF7
and
ACDelco 45U0301 Professional Front Axle Shaft Outer U-Joint https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C9O7R6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pffiAbTDQ6HX2
Do these for a 2001 F350 dually 4x4 powerstroke?
We're stuck in Chile waiting for the part to ship from the US and it's important that I order the correct one.
Thanks for your advice!
Peter
#2
11-30-2017, 06:39 PM
The Spicer/Dana part# is SPL55-4X. This is for the front axle u-joints, otherwise called "wheel joints" ( Because they are out by the wheels.) This part# is for the greasable joints. I'm not sure what the non-greasable part# is.
I would highly recommend getting the greasable joints. Most people don't use their 4x4 for months at a time, allowing the grease to start to dry up or separate. Having the grease fitting allows you to periodically flush out and renew the grease. Just make sure you install the fitting in the joint BEFORE you install the caps and the joint in the shaft. The seals on the Spicer joints are thick, and its hard to get a socket on the grease fitting properly, once the cap is on the joint.
I would also suggest going with the Dana/Spicer, over the AC Delco, or anything else. Spicer joints are heavy duty, and pretty much the best you can get .
I would highly recommend getting the greasable joints. Most people don't use their 4x4 for months at a time, allowing the grease to start to dry up or separate. Having the grease fitting allows you to periodically flush out and renew the grease. Just make sure you install the fitting in the joint BEFORE you install the caps and the joint in the shaft. The seals on the Spicer joints are thick, and its hard to get a socket on the grease fitting properly, once the cap is on the joint.
I would also suggest going with the Dana/Spicer, over the AC Delco, or anything else. Spicer joints are heavy duty, and pretty much the best you can get .
#3
12-01-2017, 11:44 AM
#4
12-01-2017, 01:02 PM
The Spicer/Dana part# is SPL55-4X. This is for the front axle u-joints, otherwise called "wheel joints" ( Because they are out by the wheels.) This part# is for the greasable joints. I'm not sure what the non-greasable part# is.
I would highly recommend getting the greasable joints. Most people don't use their 4x4 for months at a time, allowing the grease to start to dry up or separate. Having the grease fitting allows you to periodically flush out and renew the grease. Just make sure you install the fitting in the joint BEFORE you install the caps and the joint in the shaft. The seals on the Spicer joints are thick, and its hard to get a socket on the grease fitting properly, once the cap is on the joint.
I would also suggest going with the Dana/Spicer, over the AC Delco, or anything else. Spicer joints are heavy duty, and pretty much the best you can get .
I would highly recommend getting the greasable joints. Most people don't use their 4x4 for months at a time, allowing the grease to start to dry up or separate. Having the grease fitting allows you to periodically flush out and renew the grease. Just make sure you install the fitting in the joint BEFORE you install the caps and the joint in the shaft. The seals on the Spicer joints are thick, and its hard to get a socket on the grease fitting properly, once the cap is on the joint.
I would also suggest going with the Dana/Spicer, over the AC Delco, or anything else. Spicer joints are heavy duty, and pretty much the best you can get .
#5
12-01-2017, 01:09 PM
More questionable advice from carguy...
A lot of people opt for the non-greaseable joints. They have several advantages over the greaseable ones. There is no channel running through the center of the joint to allow grease to flow, so they are physically stronger. The grease used in them is of a higher quality because it's designed to last much longer without needing any maintenance. A big drawback to the greaseable joints is that the grease tends to attack the weakest point, so most of the grease tends to come out of one cap and doesn't always get distributed to all the end caps.
But as far as brand goes, always Spicer.
A lot of people opt for the non-greaseable joints. They have several advantages over the greaseable ones. There is no channel running through the center of the joint to allow grease to flow, so they are physically stronger. The grease used in them is of a higher quality because it's designed to last much longer without needing any maintenance. A big drawback to the greaseable joints is that the grease tends to attack the weakest point, so most of the grease tends to come out of one cap and doesn't always get distributed to all the end caps.
But as far as brand goes, always Spicer.
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