We recommend using a caliper or micrometer to most accurately measure ujoints. Please click below to view our driveline products catalogue. After you find the correct style, use the depiction of the selected style once again to find the measurements of your ujoint. These models have torque tube drive and have a single universal within a ball housing at the rear of the transmission. Spicer light vehicle ujoints outperform the competition.
Dana corporation records, mss242 university of toledo. Any driveshaft or universal joint component directly coupled to an internal. Commercial vehicle ujoints driveshaft spicer parts. Dana and spicer parts make it simple to upgrade your whole axle system with the boltin ultimate dana crate axle program, which includes stronger axle housing, upgraded shafts and ball joints, and gear ratio installed to match your tire size. With these commercial vehicle ujoints, youll experience the spicer advantage of.
Choose from a greaseable ujoint or a servicefree, lubedforlife ujoint. If you have been around spicer driveline products for any. These universal joint kits use a flat plate welded to the back surface of the bearing cups. Spicer light vehicle ujoints driveshaft spicer parts. Easy straightforward installation and quality product from spicer. A universal joint is a positive, mechanical connection used to transmit motion, power or both. The items listed are considered standard and are sold most commonly for approved applications.
When out of plane universal joint angles exist in an installation, standard inboard yoke alignment does not apply. For this condition it is suggested that spicer universal joint engineering be contacted for determination of proper yoke alignment. This industrial driveshaft catalog illustrates the standard universal joint. Spicer incorporated the spicer universal joint manufacturing company in may 1905 and shortened the name to spicer manufacturing company in 1909. The joint is also often used on racing cars or specials for trans. Experience the thrill and ease of tailoring your truck or jeep with our guaranteed lowest prices on all dana spicer drive shaft universal joint products at 4wp. After you find the correct style, use the depiction of the selected style once again to find the measurements of your u joint. Dana spicer 550x universal joint non greaseable 50 series cold forged solid body heat treated precision ground and case hardened with multi lip seals. These driveshafts are installed in many applications ranging from offhighway equipment to industrial machines. Be sure to repeat steps 2 and 3 for all center bearing end fittings for broken.
The shape of the yoke is a special feature which results in exceptionally high strength, yet allows full, free movement of the joint. Our industrial universal joint product line is well established and provides you with a wide range of standard and specialized products. Universal can be exposed by taking out bau housing flange bolts and sliding ball. Any driveshaft or universal joint component directly coupled to an internal combustion.
For conversion type universal joints repeat steps 14 for the other leg of the universal joint. Download our product literature, then contact your spicer parts distributor and prepare yourself for unbeatable performance. Lovejoy has been manufacturing industrial universal joints for over 50 years. Superior ujoint design, better lubrication, and a premium sealing package work together to deliver a 30% enhancement to bearing life, versus the. The illustrations below show appropriate measurements required to identify the most common styles of ujoints. On the road or in the lab, they consistently outperform the competition. Dana original equipment driveline quick reference guide. Conversion joints and some oe applications use two different diameter bearing cups. Super strong, high mileage with no greasy mess splattered all over your chassis. The correct driveshaftujoint series will be indicated on the opposite ear. All our products are fully warranted for added customer confidence. This makes them a little stronger because they do not have the stress risers created by the opening for. Spicer life series ujoints are head and shoulders above the rest.
Dst would like to introduce you to the ultimate drivetrain addition. Balancing a procedure by which the mass distribution of a rotating body is. Dana spicer heavy duty truck, equipment ans industrial universal joints to fit most any size application in 1610, 1710, 1760, 1810 and spl series half round, bearing plate, full round, wing bearing style and more. Spicer dana 3044 heavy duty axle ujoint combo includes pair of spicer 5760x axle ujoints. Where to buy spicer parts go may 11, 2020 dana incorporated to participate in bank of america global automotive summit know what youre getting and get what you know with genuine dana axles, brandnew and right out of the box. Spicer yoke and ujoint measurement dana media library. Measure from the outside of the yoke ears, as shown. Universal joint couplings for industrial applications. Use the the link provided to identify your ujoint series.
Dana australia original equipment driveline quick reference guide 2. The spicerstyle, solidbody ujoint comes lubed for life, and does not have grease zerk fittings. With the spicer yoke ruler, you can quickly and easily measure a driveshaft yoke. More than 100 years ago, clarence spicer developed the first practical application of the cardan universal joint. Measure across the outside of the two bearing cups. Mack, peterbilt, kenworth, ih international harvester, volvo, john deere, caterpillar, clark, trojan, case ih, brockway, white, diamond reo universal joints in all sizes, styles and. Spicer service catalog genuine service parts for commercial. Installing these fixed the noises id get when turning due to old joint bearings being bad. Figure 5 shows the maximum normal operating angles sug gested for a two joint system. Machined to meet or exceed original equipment standards, moog premium universal joints are another addition to moogs total undercar solutions. Journal cross the core component of a universal joint which is an intermediate drive member with four equally. Universal joint identification use the following steps to identify a universal joint.
Once you have recorded your measurements, click on the images below to select the appropriate style of ujoint you have. Use the depictions of each style listed below to first determine the style of ujoint you desire. Spicer parts aftermarket drivelines, axles, ujoints and. I installed these on my 2001 jeep wrangler front axle shafts two years ago and they are still going strong. When disassembled, oe joints are replaced with standard universal joint kits using round inside. Round wplate these universal joint kits use a flat plate welded to the back surface of the bearing cups.
See our selection of solid spicer ujoints and dana spicer drive shaft u joint and quality driveshafts and driveline components here at cci driveline engineering and fabrication. Spicer commercial vehicle ujoints are engineered to ensure peak performance. There may be two different sets of bearing caps on a single universal joint. Flatended needle bearings are used to withstand oscillating loads while the driveshaft is rotating and to eliminate skewing in the bearing cup. Rockfords universal joint kits are engineered to improve vehicle performance, increase.
Recommended lubricants for relubable universal joints and slip members. Spicer ujoints are part of a full line of danabacked parts designed to unleash the performance in your vehicle. If you have been around spicer driveline products for any length of time, you know that dana engineers have always talked about how ujoint operating angles can cause torsional and inertial effects that can damage many of the driveline components in a vehicle. Wing series driveshaft catalog and builder guide dana media. Get longer life and lower maintenance costs for your ujoint with two lubrication options. A universal joint universal coupling, ujoint, cardan joint, spicer or hardy spicer joint, or hookes joint is a joint or coupling connecting rigid rods whose axes are inclined to each other, and is commonly used in shafts that transmit rotary motion. Basic reference dimensions required to identify each one are listed below. Spicer 10 5 spicer 50 5 spicer 1410 4 spicer 30 3 gm 3rls44mechanics 3american axle 44 2 spicer 2 spicer 10wj 2 spicer 30 ford 2 spicer 30 to gm 3rls44mechanics 3american axle 44 combination 2. You will then be directed to the expert to identify your ujoint kit by the. F3 hand brake operating lever f s l,y a 1 rear cables 5 front cables a hardy spicer jointto dismantle 2 propeller shaft 6 detachable crossmember w. These are the strongest stock replacement ujoints available. Use the depictions of each style listed below to first determine the style of u joint you desire. Dana spicer drivetrain products ujoints free shipping. Round wplate these universal joint kits use a flat plate.
By 19, the spicer manufacturing company renamed in 1909 had more than 100. Then use the tables found under each individual style to find the. The company moved to a larger location on madison avenue and added more employees and new machinery. There are two types of joint body, solidbody and g reasable. Ever since then, spicer engineers have been creating and refin. The 510x is the sealed ujoint that fits the driveshafts, it wouldnt work on the axle shafts. Spicer life series award winning universal joint kits are specifically designed to give extended driveshaft life. If a driveshaft consists of more than one universal joint be sure to identify each one individually. Heavy duty series using this style are 1610, 1710, 1760, and 1810. Spicer to come along and apply this idea to the automotive and industrial industries. You will then be directed to the expert to identify your ujoint kit by the dimensions you recorded. With application of his patented universal joint, american automakers offered a more reliable vehicle and sales rocketed from about 125,000 in 1909 to 1,745,792 in 1917 and the rest is history. Spicer offhighway driveshaft standard product catalog.
Spicer ultrapremium synthetic grease delivers professionalgrade qualityeven at high temperatures. Heavy duty series using this style are 1610, 1710, 1760. This driveshaft catalog illustrates many of the standard universal joint couplings that are manufactured by dana corporation. C if a hardy spicer joint becomes unserviceable it must 3 operating lever 7 balance lever 3. Refer to chart on the next page for ujoint kit number choices. Drivelines and universal joints universal joint maintenance most factoryinstalled universal joints are sealed and dont require periodic lubrication aftermarket replacement joints are equipped with a grease fitting and must be greased periodically drive shaft problem diagnosis road testing vehicle should be driven while accelerating and decelerating as well as at various. History behind the universal joint machine service, inc. The maximum single universal joint angle in a two joint system is limited by the speed of rotation. Each universal joint assembly consists of three major components. Spicer and how did an illinois lad find his way to alfred for college preparatory studies. Once youve determined the driveshaft ujoint series, the chart below provides options for easily identifying the appropriate spicer ujoint kit part number. With the spicer yoke ruler, you can quickly and easily measure a driveshaft yoke to determine the series of a driveshaft and then refer.
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