76 250 4x4 U joint ?
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76 250 4x4 U joint ?
Called the local spicer dealer today to get some solid non greaseable U-Joints for the truck and he said spicer does not make a solid unit that has different cross measurements. The joints I have measured 1/2" Longer one way vs the other. I believe it is called a 1310/1330 combo joint. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good solid joint this will be used for a pulling truck.
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You might try checking with companies that supply racing products for circle track or drag. I've seen solid cross joints in some catalogs, just can't remember if they were in your size needs.
If it's strength you're looking for, I really don't think the greasable ones are at that much of a disadvantage anymore with current metallurgy and manufacturing methods. Just make sure to install them so that the fitting is under compression when the driveshaft is in rotation for going forward.
If it's strength you're looking for, I really don't think the greasable ones are at that much of a disadvantage anymore with current metallurgy and manufacturing methods. Just make sure to install them so that the fitting is under compression when the driveshaft is in rotation for going forward.
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I'm looking for them for strength a greasable u joint has a bore that runs all the way through the joint to deliver grease from the zerk to the caps a solid spicer joint has a solid middle core for strength. One weakness of a nongreaseable is moisture but with my application this truck will not be seeing that. I did find a non greasable at autozone and am going to give it a try but the quality doesn't seem to be as good as the spicers.
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Remember this truck will be used for truck pulling. That puts a tremendous stress on the U-joints. Anything to weaken the joint can be disastrous for a truck puller. Tremendous torque for high horsepower engines. Strong U-joints are critical. Not for your everyday normal application. Failed U-joints are a pullers number one enemy an the weakest link. There are a lot off pullers around an I go to bunch off pulls Il ask around to see what are people are using on there trucks. Just tryin to help you a bit man. Like your pics off your truck so far. Good Luck
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