u-joint brands

NastyMAX · 11-17-2012, 07:48 PM

had a squeak read up on the forums and talk to my mch. I knew it was rear baring or u-joint my mch. agreed it maybe more a u-joint.... so I'm going to replace them both. what's a good brand or company. I don't have a chip or anything just 6" lift 33's. greasable or sealed... future reference for people this type of squeak if or are trying to figure out what squeak they have if it sounds like its resonating remember aluminum driveshafts resonate these sounds which helps narrow down the problems....

who likes what u joints lol

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New to me GMC · 11-18-2012, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by NastyMAX

had a squeak read up on the forums and talk to my mch. I knew it was rear baring or cv-joint my mch. agreed it maybe more a cv-joint.... so I'm going to replace them both. what's a good brand or company. I don't have a chip or anything just 6" lift 33's. greasable or sealed... future reference for people this type of squeak if or are trying to figure out what squeak they have if it sounds like its resonating remember aluminum driveshafts resonate these sounds which helps narrow down the problems....

who likes what joints lol

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When you say CV-joint do you mean U-joint?

**blunova** · 11-18-2012, 07:17 AM

Spicer u joints are about the best.

NastyMAX · 11-18-2012, 03:00 PM

yeah I'm a retard sorry just had a lot going thru my head and writing fast yeah universal joint lol I do know the difference good catch..... u joint not cv axle lmao sorry for Confusion

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NastyMAX · 11-18-2012, 03:02 PM

I fixed it i did notice I labeled the post u joint lol

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6266diesel · 11-18-2012, 03:37 PM

Spicer. But if i had the money id run ctm u joints.

New to me GMC · 11-18-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 6266diesel

Spicer. But if i had the money id run ctm u joints.

I dont believe they make CTMs for driveshafts, only axles.

Spicers are good. Neapco's in the black box are good, but neapco has some cheaper offerings like the PDQ and Brute force line that are JUNK and offered/reboxed by many of the parts stores. Precisions are also absolute junk and reboxed by a bunch of parts stores.

I personally like the sealed/forged OE spicer joints. IMHO the greaseable joints probably need to be greased more than the trucks get there oil changed if you run in adverse conditions. Deep snow/plowing snow, off road in the slop alot etc. The greaseable joints have nothing to keep the crap out, just a little rubber boot, so if your not pumping fresh grease in, nothing is pushing the dirty contaminated stuff out.

andy-stevenson · 11-18-2012, 05:15 PM

Spicer without a doubt

ironman_gq · 11-19-2012, 06:15 AM

Spicers if you can find them, a lot of local shops dont carry them. You will see precision everywhere, they are junk.
CTM are axleshaft only joints, they wouldnt last long at all on the highway, they dont have roller bearings just a bronze bushing and grease, they are insanely strong but only good for slow speed intermittent use, they melt down on the highway (trust me I know from experience)

**blunova** · 11-19-2012, 07:33 AM

Merchant auto carries spicer

11-17-2012, 07:48 PM	eBay Motors #1 (permalink)
NastyMAX Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Polk county FLA Posts: 88	u-joint brands had a squeak read up on the forums and talk to my mch. I knew it was rear baring or u-joint my mch. agreed it maybe more a u-joint.... so I'm going to replace them both. what's a good brand or company. I don't have a chip or anything just 6" lift 33's. greasable or sealed... future reference for people this type of squeak if or are trying to figure out what squeak they have if it sounds like its resonating remember aluminum driveshafts resonate these sounds which helps narrow down the problems.... who likes what u joints lol Sent from my DROID RAZR using AutoGuide.Com Free App __________________ 02 ccsb LB7 stright pipe 6in lift 33's intake baffle delete 8k HID'S and some emergency lights Last edited by NastyMAX; 11-18-2012 at 03:01 PM.

11-18-2012, 07:17 AM	eBay Motors #3 (permalink)
blunova Duramax Lifetime Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: butler, pa Posts: 391	Spicer u joints are about the best. __________________ 2007 Classic lbz Turbo back exhaust, Efi live auto cal from idaho Rob egr blocked, trans go jr, grizzly locker,leveled 285-75-16 wrangler duratracs radials on pro comp wheels,remote start, afe intake air dog 165, billstien 5100s,Afe intercooler pipe, pcv valve reroute, diamond eye down pipe , bushwacker pocket flares, BD exhaust manifold, g2 diff cover with girdle stage 5 trans coming soon. line x bed liner,extang trifold toneau,edge cts, allison deep pan with transynd fluid suncoast filter lock.

11-18-2012, 03:00 PM	eBay Motors #4 (permalink)
NastyMAX Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Polk county FLA Posts: 88	yeah I'm a retard sorry just had a lot going thru my head and writing fast yeah universal joint lol I do know the difference good catch..... u joint not cv axle lmao sorry for Confusion Sent from my DROID RAZR using AutoGuide.Com Free App __________________ 02 ccsb LB7 stright pipe 6in lift 33's intake baffle delete 8k HID'S and some emergency lights

11-18-2012, 03:02 PM	eBay Motors #5 (permalink)
NastyMAX Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Polk county FLA Posts: 88	I fixed it i did notice I labeled the post u joint lol Sent from my DROID RAZR using AutoGuide.Com Free App __________________ 02 ccsb LB7 stright pipe 6in lift 33's intake baffle delete 8k HID'S and some emergency lights

11-18-2012, 03:37 PM	eBay Motors #6 (permalink)
6266diesel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: largo fl Posts: 783	Spicer. But if i had the money id run ctm u joints. __________________ Evan 05 lly 4x4 single cab 2500hd cts evolution,blocked resonator, 4in straight pipe,afe mouthpiece, blocked egr, isspro egt gauge, 295/70/17 trail grapplers on h2s. 89 k5 6.2 diesel 6in lift 38.5 boggers.

11-18-2012, 05:15 PM	eBay Motors #8 (permalink)
andy-stevenson Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 462	Spicer without a doubt __________________ 05 LLY EFI Live Built Trans Built Front End Supporting Mods

11-19-2012, 06:15 AM	eBay Motors #9 (permalink)
ironman_gq DuramaxForum Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Northern MN Posts: 1,443	Spicers if you can find them, a lot of local shops dont carry them. You will see precision everywhere, they are junk. CTM are axleshaft only joints, they wouldnt last long at all on the highway, they dont have roller bearings just a bronze bushing and grease, they are insanely strong but only good for slow speed intermittent use, they melt down on the highway (trust me I know from experience) __________________ 2008 2500HD LTZ, EFI Live- Idaho Rob's Tunes, 4" Magnaflow Turbo Back, Raptor 150 Lift Pump, Transgo Jr, All Season Diesel EGR delete with high flow Y-bridge, Edge Insight for gauges,

11-19-2012, 07:33 AM	eBay Motors #10 (permalink)
blunova Duramax Lifetime Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: butler, pa Posts: 391	Merchant auto carries spicer __________________ 2007 Classic lbz Turbo back exhaust, Efi live auto cal from idaho Rob egr blocked, trans go jr, grizzly locker,leveled 285-75-16 wrangler duratracs radials on pro comp wheels,remote start, afe intake air dog 165, billstien 5100s,Afe intercooler pipe, pcv valve reroute, diamond eye down pipe , bushwacker pocket flares, BD exhaust manifold, g2 diff cover with girdle stage 5 trans coming soon. line x bed liner,extang trifold toneau,edge cts, allison deep pan with transynd fluid suncoast filter lock.

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