kmodi
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Anybody have any experience with Longfield U-Joints? They seem to be made out of the same material as CTM's and 100 bucks less. Thoughts?
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Longfield U-Joints?
- Thread starter kmodi
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Emmettology 101
3/4 ton status
kmodi said:
The long's are certainly an alternative. I am going to go with Yukons Super Joint in my 60 (as soon as they come one... supposed to 1-2 more months). IMO the Super Joint (Jantz designed) has a superior lubing system and a better lower-friction coating on the cross. This is a good thing and will probably extend service life.
The Long on the other hand uses a superior material (300m vs 4340), and is probably manufactured to tighter tolerances etc. Because it isn't cross drilled for lube channels like the Yukon is, the Longs "legs" are prolly a stronger design in addition to being a better material... though both of them are about 1-1/16" in diameter, which is serious beef. Only time well tell I guess, both of these joints are very new to the market. Only reason I am going with the Yukons is so I have the warranty with my Yukon 4340 shafts. Longs certainly wouldn't be a bad choice either though.
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txfiremank5
1/2 ton status
LOL.. you just saved me from having to post the same question. I was going to see if anyone here is running them, and PM Jekbrown to see what he knew about the Yukons. 
I think I'm going to pick up a set of longs before the sale is over. I was sort of waiting to see what Yukon would offer.. but I'm just gonna get the longs instead.
I think I'm going to pick up a set of longs before the sale is over. I was sort of waiting to see what Yukon would offer.. but I'm just gonna get the longs instead.
txfiremank5 said:LOL.. you just saved me from having to post the same question. I was going to see if anyone here is running them, and PM Jekbrown to see what he knew about the Yukons.
I do what I can.
I have a couple of vendors bugging Randy's about the 60 version of the Super Joint... best guess right now is February. I can definitely wait until then, I doubt my rig is going to move until spring anyway.j
