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Offline M T

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greaseable u-joints?
« on: April 25, 2011, 03:57:52 PM »
I am replacing the u-joints on my front shaft.  I bought some new u-joints today, but am wondering if I will be able to grease them once I have the double cardan joint put back together?  I am worried I won't be able to get the grease gun in between the double cardan and pump the joint full? 

picture of the double cardan   http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/driveshaft/ds-17.jpg

picture of the type of u-joint   http://www.performanceonline.com.au/images/T/PCN-316.jpg

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Re: greaseable u-joints?
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2011, 04:45:45 PM »
That nipple might rip off when your CV will flex (?) and you will not get the grease gun to fit in...

solution:

use an inward nipple and this adaptor

« Last Edit: April 25, 2011, 04:52:19 PM by SwampSinger »
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Re: greaseable u-joints?
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2011, 10:12:10 PM »
I have that type of u-joint on my double-carden... so far, no issues. Can be a bit of a pain to grease, granted. Just jack the wheels off the ground, and rotate the tires with your foot as needed.

Have you had issues with that type of u-joint, Dom?
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Re: greaseable u-joints?
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2011, 10:42:13 PM »
Quote from: Immortal on April 25, 2011, 10:12:10 PM

Have you had issues with that type of u-joint, Dom?

It's not the u-joint that Dom is referring to. He's talking about the grease fitting. I use the ones that need the needle adapter for the grease gun, and it makes access to them easier in a double-cardan application.
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Offline M T

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Re: greaseable u-joints?
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2011, 12:27:31 PM »
I went to Pat's Driveline and got the 'right' stuff.  Thanks guys.
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Re: greaseable u-joints?
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2011, 04:39:06 PM »
Trevor only thinks about boobies... he was blinded my by "inward nipple" comment  ;D
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Re: greaseable u-joints?
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2011, 10:31:23 PM »
LOL!!! True.
You should see the look my wife gives me when I say "Nice zerks".
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