Any Suggestions on U-joints - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blue_69 · 06-15-2002, 07:11 PM

I am rebuilding an 86 1/2 ton and was wondering if anyone hade any suggestions on U-joints for the front axle shafts.

gchemist · 06-15-2002, 09:27 PM

I would buy U joints only from NAPA. All the other chain store sell junk. I just replaced a U joint on my truck with a NAPA part. Little more expensive but Spicer joints are mentioned to be stronger.

Wabash · 06-18-2002, 03:41 AM

SPICER all the way

bouncytruck · 06-18-2002, 11:34 AM

It's a lot more than just the u-joints, but I have heard good things about the Hi-Angle drive lines on CK5. If your going to put a big lift on it they are suppose to be the best way to go.
http://highangledriveline.com/

blue_69 · 06-18-2002, 05:51 PM

the truck has a 6inch lift i was just wondering if anyone had used those ones i see on 4x4 sites and stuff that are advertised as being stronger or lasting longer or the high angle ones. just was wondering if it is worth the extra cost.

thanks for the info
jason

Rabid · 06-19-2002, 12:09 AM

SPICER

misfits · 06-19-2002, 07:23 PM

I use the cheap ones from napa, I have yet to break one.

06-15-2002, 07:11 PM	#1
blue_69 someday Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: canastota,new york Posts: 629	Any Suggestions on U-joints I am rebuilding an 86 1/2 ton and was wondering if anyone hade any suggestions on U-joints for the front axle shafts. __________________ Click Here to search ebay for all 67-72 parts My 72 CST blazer build 72 CST Blazer 4x4 67 2wd swb ( project onion crate ) 86 4x4 lwb plow truck 40 x 60 foot barn to work on all this stuff

06-15-2002, 09:27 PM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	I would buy U joints only from NAPA. All the other chain store sell junk. I just replaced a U joint on my truck with a NAPA part. Little more expensive but Spicer joints are mentioned to be stronger. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

06-18-2002, 03:41 AM	#3
Wabash Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 534	SPICER all the way __________________ 1972 C/10 LWB 1972 K/5 Blazer

06-18-2002, 11:34 AM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	It's a lot more than just the u-joints, but I have heard good things about the Hi-Angle drive lines on CK5. If your going to put a big lift on it they are suppose to be the best way to go. http://highangledriveline.com/ __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-18-2002, 05:51 PM	#5
blue_69 someday Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: canastota,new york Posts: 629	the truck has a 6inch lift i was just wondering if anyone had used those ones i see on 4x4 sites and stuff that are advertised as being stronger or lasting longer or the high angle ones. just was wondering if it is worth the extra cost. thanks for the info jason __________________ Click Here to search ebay for all 67-72 parts My 72 CST blazer build 72 CST Blazer 4x4 67 2wd swb ( project onion crate ) 86 4x4 lwb plow truck 40 x 60 foot barn to work on all this stuff

06-19-2002, 12:09 AM	#6
Rabid Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,237	SPICER

06-19-2002, 07:23 PM	#7
misfits Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Sturgeon Bay , WI USA Posts: 375	I use the cheap ones from napa, I have yet to break one.



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