5-153X (~$12.00)
Very popular, inexpensive, and long lasting. Grease fitting located in the body of the cross, which lessens its torque capacity. A little looser fit than would be ideal for high speed applications
5-433-1x (~$25.00)
I consider this to be their best joint. This joint is stronger than the 5-153 for high impact loads. Grease fitting is located in the end of one of the bearing caps and the body of the cross is drilled with a small hole.
5-625X (~$20)
This is the joint Spicer supplies to OEM and they think it is the best joint they have ever made. This is a non-greaseable joint and we are continually changing these out on relatively new/low mileage vehicles. Most times, the joint haven't worn out, but failed because water entered the joint through the seals and started rusting, which caused a "squeaking noise"
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The above was taken from Tom Woods' website. I replaced my rear u-joint on the Grand today and was surprised to see that Repco carries the Spicer 5-153X as their house brand. Some of ya'll know I've been looking for a heavy duty u-joint at a decent price...I bought the Repco 5-153X and it is much beefier than the OEM u-joint and fits a little more snugly in the rear yoke as well. $27.00 for the u-joint itself BTW...
Very popular, inexpensive, and long lasting. Grease fitting located in the body of the cross, which lessens its torque capacity. A little looser fit than would be ideal for high speed applications
5-433-1x (~$25.00)
I consider this to be their best joint. This joint is stronger than the 5-153 for high impact loads. Grease fitting is located in the end of one of the bearing caps and the body of the cross is drilled with a small hole.
5-625X (~$20)
This is the joint Spicer supplies to OEM and they think it is the best joint they have ever made. This is a non-greaseable joint and we are continually changing these out on relatively new/low mileage vehicles. Most times, the joint haven't worn out, but failed because water entered the joint through the seals and started rusting, which caused a "squeaking noise"
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The above was taken from Tom Woods' website. I replaced my rear u-joint on the Grand today and was surprised to see that Repco carries the Spicer 5-153X as their house brand. Some of ya'll know I've been looking for a heavy duty u-joint at a decent price...I bought the Repco 5-153X and it is much beefier than the OEM u-joint and fits a little more snugly in the rear yoke as well. $27.00 for the u-joint itself BTW...
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