All this about transplants and I thought about the proper u-joint installation.
I
almost always installed a u-joint with grease fittings so as the drive shaft
turns the joint that the grease fitting is under compression and not tension .
That metal makes a good block, but makes for a losy rope.
I like Spicer brand joints. I have only snapped one Spicer. That was my fault. I
was under interstate 40 in Flagstaff wheelin' through Rio de Flag in deep mud in
my 83 Chevy with 44 inch tall tires. I got at least one front tire airborne and
didn't feel anything until the tires hit the ground (bottom of mud pit) still
spinning and BANG SNAP. I busted the u-joint for the left axle. Those cheapy 8
dollar joints are no bargain at all.
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