60 axle joints. what do you use? Poll

[bgreen]

If you weld the caps to the ears it makes the cap a structural component. (not just little tack welds to keep the cap from spinning) But ya, replacing u-joints is pretty much out of the question, but they will last much longer if they are welded and serviced properly.

 

[6.2Blazer]

Basically what bgreen said. Especially with a Spicer shaft, the ears will deform slightly under heavy loads and let the caps spin. If everything is welded it helps keep it from doing this.

 

[MuddinManny]

Hey There,

I used Spicer SPL-55-3x non greasable units. These u-joints are very stoudt and I'm sure will hold up to everything I can dish out! If you're lookin' to replace, I'd go with these!

Manny

 

[78Buford]

Longfield joints & Yukon 35 spline shafts.

Roy

 

[78Buford]

Interesting reading while on this topic:

http://www.longfieldsuperaxles.com/images/StressTest.pdf

 

[koldsimer]

Interesting reading while on this topic:

http://www.longfieldsuperaxles.com/images/StressTest.pdf

Finally! I had heard about this but hadn't seen the actual test results. Thanks for the link man! Glad I got longfields!

 

[78Buford]

Finally! I had heard about this but hadn't seen the actual test results. Thanks for the link man! Glad I got longfields!

No problem...I was glancing at your signature...your Blazer seems quite similar to my Ford....other than your hydro steering...and the obvious difference in wheelbase.

Roy