Re: Whats better grease-less or greaseable
[Re: moretoys]
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04/04/15 12:02 AM
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As said hollow is weaker than solid but hollow works for most apps but 4wd etc I'd get a neapco or precision solid (probably others but those come to mind) & I'm wondering if there would be no issue with drilling/tapping the caps of a solid one for zerks or R&R it after so many months & pack the ends by hand. #1 problem with ujoints is move the front yoke back & forth in both planes & the rear ujoint in 1 plane after the ujoint install & it MUST be smooth & if it ain't then whack the ears (The 2 flat "connector" pieces on each end between shaft and the holes) till it is smooth (support the shaft off the ground so the ears take the whack). rare case you might need to R&R the new ujoint & repeat the install till it is smooth. I use a BFH as little as possible but just me I believe using one to drive in the caps as opposed to compressing them with a big vise is the best way
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Re: Whats better grease-less or greaseable
[Re: RapidRobert]
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04/04/15 12:45 AM
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As said, the grease able kind are weaker due to the hollow body to allow the grease to flow
Lots of premium joints on the market with 'million mile warranty' that are not grease able.
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Re: Whats better grease-less or greaseable
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non grease-able as the premium
Proper lubrication is ALWAYS your friend...
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Re: Whats better grease-less or greaseable
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non grease-able as the premium
Proper lubrication is ALWAYS your friend...
That's my feeling also... however the better/best U joints available - strongest materials/best mettalurgy, best machining - seem to be non-greasable.
Non-greasable premium joints are all I have used for a few years on my hot rod and PU. So far so good.
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Re: Whats better grease-less or greaseable
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04/04/15 03:08 PM
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I've given up on greasables. No matter how often I grease them, they wear out faster than the sealed factory ones. I've done the axle outers on my '01 3 times now and went back to sealed. The greasables last about 40,000 if I'm lucky and the original factory ones went 70,000 miles.
I'm not sure if you are supposed to do it or not, but I have been adding just a little extra grease to the needle bearings on the sealed joints before I drive them in.
Pay extra, make sure you get Spicers.
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Re: Whats better grease-less or greaseable
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That's my feeling also... however the better/best U joints available - strongest materials/best mettalurgy, best machining - seem to be non-greasable.
Non-greasable premium joints are all I have used for a few years on my hot rod and PU. So far so good.
I suppose it's debatable...
I've always looked at 'non-serviceable' as the cheap way out...
Anything on any of my cars, boats, etc., that has zerks gets the grease gun...
Often...
I've had much longer service life out of parts with a zerk...
The big spicers in the driveshaft of the B-body have been in there over 20 years...
They get fresh lube...
Often...
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Re: Whats better grease-less or greaseable
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I only buy spicer ujoints anymore, tried the neapco and other brands, spicers 1350's are almost what I exclusively use. Tim
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