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Topic: U-JOINT REPLACEMENT QUESTION
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 4727
From: British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 04-25-2003 12:22 AM
   
I am going to replace the u-joints in the 65 when I put in the new 3rd member. Which u-joints do you suggest I use, the shift kit hits kinda hard and with the 3.25:1 trac loc I know it will hit pretty good. Is there a particular type or style or make of u-joint that is better than the standard or are they pretty much the same ? I have not touched them since I purchased the car 2 1/2 years ago and want to do it now. I want to use good ones so I have less of a chance of snapping or cracking them, looking forward to your suggestions. TIA
JOHN 
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 1175
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 04-25-2003 07:41 AM
I've always used Spicer. http://www.spicerdriveshaft.com/
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Scott (69Mach)
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From: Walnut Creek, CA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-25-2003 09:35 AM
Me too...
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 34763
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-25-2003 09:36 AM
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 4727
From: British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 04-25-2003 11:37 AM
I can not find a jobber around my area that carries " Spicer " or " TRW ", but they all seem to carry " Precision " anybody have any opinions or information about these u-joints. I can only find that they are federal mogul.
JOHN
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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 04-25-2003 11:55 AM
Federal Mogul bought TRW's auto division a while ago. The markings on the boxes seem to vary, {maybe the TRW boxed ones are just old stock?} but they're good ones. The only real heavy duty U-joints that I know of are the Lakewood ones, and they are made of the same material except they aren't drilled for grease fittings, you have to take them apart to grease them which is a huge PITA. ------------------
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 4727
From: British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 04-25-2003 12:05 PM
I will go with the precision u-joints. Another question I have is, would I need the inside or outside locking u-joints ? The reason I ask is I do not have access to my mustang until Sunday and I want to do the 3rd member and u-joints on Sunday, so I have to order them in today so I can pick them up on Saturday. I am pretty sure they are an outside locking u-joint but I would sure appreciate any confirmation you could give me.
JOHN
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Hemikiller
Gearhead Posts: 404
From: Clinton, CT
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 04-25-2003 12:41 PM
Most Mustangs used the outside snap ring style. Just get the correct ones for your application at the auto parts store. I've had good luck with the "off road" style u-joints, which have a black coating, and have the grease fitting in the bearing cap, not in the middle of the yoke. Makes it easier to grease, and the joint is stronger. The most important thing with u-joints is correct installation, and please do not hammer the caps in.
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-25-2003 01:21 PM
Just a refresher: quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
On the u-joints:
First, I remove the retaining clips off the yoke. Then I like to change my u-joints in my vise. I open it right up, put a large socket {about 1 1/8" or so} on one side, which bears on the outside of the u-joint bearing bore, then on the opposite side I put a 9/16" socket on the opposite u-joint bearing cap. Then I use the vise to drive the u-joint out. Works slick, and you never leave a mark anywhere.You'll be fine reusing the u-joints. Just give them a good cleaning, check for wear and/or bluing, and then give then a little lube, then grease them after you reassemble the u-joints to the yoke. When you reassemble the u-joint, remember the zerk/grease fittings point towards each other. Otherwise, you wont be able to get at the grease fittings after you install the driveshaft.
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