Universal Joint Quality

[cwestra]

I have noticed that universal joints are still available at my local parts house (Autozone) for pretty cheap ($15).  Does anyone have any comment on whether these are quality parts?  I don't want to have to worry about throwing a drive shaft and tearing up the underside when I get on it.

[Chryco Psycho]

I use the Spicer HD ones , more $ but not made in China

[Changin Gears]

I use the Spicer HD ones , more $ but not made in China

Me too

[wally426ci]

I was wondering the same thing. Is Spicer available at the local parts store? 

[Chryco Psycho]

I have to get them from a driveline specialty bussiness

[cwestra]

Autozone has the following

Duralast $10
Brute Force $15
Pdq $10

Lakewood  $50

[Bullitt-]

Mancini lists Spicer

http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/unjoinpacuj.html


SPICER - 7260 U-joint
Spicer 7260 applications
$17.95
SPI5-1306X
 SPICER - 7290 U-joint
Spicer 7260 applications
$20.95
SPI5-1309X
 
SPICER - 7260 to 7290 U-joint
Spicer makes a great conversion U-joint for the 8 3/4" axles when you need to go from 7260 to 7290 application.
$57.95
SPI5-527X
 SPICER - 1350 U-joint
$35.95
SPI5-447X
 

[tactransman]

The strongest U joints have the grease fitting (if they have one at all) in the cap. The ones with the fitting in the cross have a weak spot where the hole is drilled and tapped for the grease fitting.