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Landlubberatsea

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« on: August 30, 2016, 11:14:26 AM »
Hi
Thought I would invest in some new U-joints before start up and just wondered if there is a preferred manufacturer or one you should avoid?
1330 in front and 1330/1310 in rear. No racing, about 500 ft/lbs.
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Re: U-joints
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2016, 12:14:54 PM »
I've gone through quite a few.
I have never had a problem with Neapco joints.
I have have a problem with Moogs.
There are made in Mexico Moogs and made in USA Moogs.
I literally broke four Mexican joints within two months on my truck (geometry was good).
Put on an American made Moog and no more breaks.


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Re: U-joints
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2016, 12:21:58 PM »
I like neapco. I buy them from denny's driveshaft. also, it's claimed that the ones without a grease zerk are stronger due to the fact that they are not hollowed out for the grease to travel out to the cups.
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Re: U-joints
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2016, 12:51:50 AM »
Many thanks for your information
-68 Torino GT with a 390 that turned out to be a 360 but now is becoming a 445....