The correct way to lube U-joints??

[TomH]

quote:

---

Originally posted by OiledMustangGT:
is valvoline synth grease OK for u-joints?

---

Absolutely! It's what I use when I repack the wheel bearings in my Nissan truck. I'm sure if it will stand up to the heat and friction that a wheel bearing can produce, u-joints will be no problem.

 

[LarryL]

My owner's manual calls for lithium for the spiders (rolling friction) in my drive shaft and moly for the splined and cardan joints (sliding). Is there a single synthetic replacement for these two types of grease?

 

[Swift]

quote:

---

Originally posted by LarryL:
My owner's manual calls for lithium for the spiders (rolling friction) in my drive shaft and moly for the splined and cardan joints (sliding). Is there a single synthetic replacement for these two types of grease?

---

Good question...any answer?

 

[Steve S]

quote:

---

Originally posted by sbc350gearhead:
The factory sealed u-joints on my 98 GMC failed at 40000 miles. OEM joints are 80 bucks a piece. So I installed Dana Spicer greasable U-joints for 14 bucks a piece, and have had no problem since.

---

No offence but imo general motors has nice engine compartments but the lowest quality parts around. I had a 79 F150 pickup with sealed u joints go for 300,000 miles it could be luck though It was a real good pickup ,not like the crap being sold now.