What do you guys think about just changing out the U-joints on a new truck, rather than waiting for them to go out in 30-40K miles, and possibly damaging the carrier bearing? It seems like the DC design is a weak link.

How long do the HD U-joints last?

Who makes them, and where can I get them?

Michael

 

i had spicers put in at 40,000 miles- my back u-joint was shot. front and rear were replaced with spicers which are also greasable. the owner of the drive line shop said they would last at least 100,000 miles- we'll see!

 

I know of some of these trucks to go 150k on factory joints with no issues.I don't think I'd just replace them with out a issue being present.

 

so is it just a crappy ujoint that dodge is installing or is it to small for the aplication? the earier dodges from 89-93 used a much smaller joint and went 150k plus. I know the newer trucks have more power but the old ones were pulling just as much weight . who drives around with the pedal to the floor all the time anyway?

 

What ever VENDOR made them for D.C. forgot to put GREASE in THEM.