I always try to get genuine original Hardy Spicer joints. they have more
roller bearings than the other brands that I have seen. The most common
"inexpensive" joints that are supplied by many suppliers are made by GMB in
Japan. I will not use their water pumps as they are very poor quality and
don't last very long. I don't know about the quality of the steel they use
in their U-joints, but if the quality of their water pumps is an
indication....
Regards,
Greg Solow
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2004 6:13 PM
Subject: Spitfire/GT6 U-Joints
> Does anyone have any thoughts on the quality of U-Joints that are being
> sold for Spits and GT6's?
>
> I ask because the last 2 events, I broke a U-Joint. These breaks are
> not your normal cup or bearing failure, but rather one of the ends
> snapped off the spider. It happened the same way on both of the
> U-Joints. These were purchased from the same place so I suspect there
> is a problem with that manufacturer.
>
> Before now I have not had any real problems with U-Joint failure. So I
> expect if I get some good quality ones I shouldn't have any repeats of
> the last 2 events and can get back into action until I can install the
> Corvette Dana 36 diff that I am getting.
>
> Any specific manufactures that are recommended (or avoided)?
>
> Regards,
> Joe (C)
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