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Dana 60F U-joint choices

BoondocK5 said:
Thing that bothers me, I speed read a lot of stuff. It’s easy to miss that those aren’t real spicers. They could be if they had just stamped them as such.
But, that would be trademark infringement. Which is a big deal, as they didn’t do it.
It just deceptively close, plus the fact that they came in Spicer boxes with an all together different part number. That’s what gets me.

Now, I’m a couple of days out. I’ve got my head about me.
What do I do?
I’ve already installed these. They actually fit very well. Very tight fit, without having to beat the shit out of them to get them together correctly. Snap rings I tapped in with a small ball peen and a screw driver.
Joints are a bit stiff, what I would call “being brand new stiff”
If you guys hadn't of pointed out that they weren’t real spicers, I wouldn’t have been the wiser. Just pressed on like normal.

So, what’s to be done?
Part of me just wants to leave them and run them, see how long they make it with big power, big tires, big gears. And have another set of real ones standing by for when I get all gnarly and break one of them.
I’ve already initiated the complaint about the deceptive packaging. Do I pop these back out return them, demanding “real spicer replacements” at no further cost to me?
comments?
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I would probably just run them. keep an eye on them. another thought would be to get more shafts and put Spicers in them and keep these as spares.
 
BoondocK5 said:
Thing that bothers me, I speed read a lot of stuff. It’s easy to miss that those aren’t real spicers. They could be if they had just stamped them as such.
But, that would be trademark infringement. Which is a big deal, as they didn’t do it.
It just deceptively close, plus the fact that they came in Spicer boxes with an all together different part number. That’s what gets me.

Now, I’m a couple of days out. I’ve got my head about me.
What do I do?
I’ve already installed these. They actually fit very well. Very tight fit, without having to beat the shit out of them to get them together correctly. Snap rings I tapped in with a small ball peen and a screw driver.
Joints are a bit stiff, what I would call “being brand new stiff”
If you guys hadn't of pointed out that they weren’t real spicers, I wouldn’t have been the wiser. Just pressed on like normal.

So, what’s to be done?
Part of me just wants to leave them and run them, see how long they make it with big power, big tires, big gears. And have another set of real ones standing by for when I get all gnarly and break one of them.
I’ve already initiated the complaint about the deceptive packaging. Do I pop these back out return them, demanding “real spicer replacements” at no further cost to me?
comments?
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I would bring out the fact the product doesn't match the box.
The bax says spicer, not spice compatible.
That's deception.
They might just refund you the money without asking for them back but they might actually ask for them so it's up to you.
I definitely would raise hell even if I had to remove them
 
do you wana eat axle shaft ear's when they twist apart like a stick of butter ?

i hit my local driveline shop for spicer stuff on the shelf .
 
You know what?
**** Amazon! I don’t have the time for their BS. I’ll hold onto these “obviously Chinese” made ujoints as emergency spares, ONLY!
Just ordered the for sure real spicer joints from Drivetrain direct. Be here Thursday

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Six States local has them for $56.99.
I would have to figure out how to go get them during business hours.
I’m having drivetrain direct ship them to my door for the exact same price including shipping.
 
Just WTF?
SPL55X is a “driveshaft” part #
The SPL55-3X is the correct part # for Dana 60 front axle joints.
They a couple more sheckles, not enough to fuss about. On the way
 
here is a chart with the numbers for joints for driveshaft or axle

www.amazon.com

Spicer: U-Joints

Shop and buy Dana Spicer u-Joints, universal joints, such as 5-760X, 5-153X, 1350 series and more.
www.amazon.com
 
get some extreme duty!!

spicerparts.com

Spicer LV U-Joints Outperform the Competition!

Trust Spicer u-joints to provide performance that’s as good as or better than your OE parts. Spicer universal joints consistently outperform the competition, offering durability and dependability.
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Here’s what the real deal is supposed to look like.

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I know this thread was a bunch of BS , but, now it’s here, new guys can reference.
Also, if any of you are ever out somewhere with me and your front Ujoint breaks, don’t be to surprised if you get handed a “Chin-eese-ium” 1480 knock off to get you off the trail. It will be free, since that’s about all it’s worth.
 
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