Recommended brand of u-joints?

Moseley81

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Hey all getting ready to do some spring maintenance. What ujoints do yall recommend? As far as i can tell im still running the factorys. All so im planning on doing the brakes and rotors in front and drums in rear. What brakes are a good brand to go with? Thanks.
 
Rock Auto has the greaseable 51310 for just under $20 each. Non greaseable are about $14.
 
The sealed 5-1310x is stronger and more desirable most of the time than the 5-153x greasable version of the 1310. I'd only run the greasable version 5-153x for constant immersion in soupy mud which would require regular greasing.
 
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Thanks Jerry. I was thinking along the lines of periodic maintenance and being able to grease one if needed. I'm just concerned about the how long the non-greasable version would last under normal use. I've wore out a few "no maintenance/permanently sealed" parts over the years as I tend to keep things for a very long time.
 
Willys LJ said:
Thanks Jerry. I was thinking along the lines of periodic maintenance and being able to grease one if needed. I'm just concerned about the how long the non-greasable version would last under normal use. I've wore out a few "no maintenance/permanently sealed" parts over the years as I tend to keep things for a very long time.
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Spicer's sealed u-joints are what I run & while I'm not sure of their max mileage it's at least 100k miles. They're stronger and more durable than the greasable versions are. I ran greasable u-joints on my driveshafts for several years, never again.
 
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Spicer absolutely. My ‘97 2500 CTD will only ever see Spicer u-joints non greaseable. They’re tried and true. If they last on a 7000 lb truck, I’m sure they’re be more than good enough for a Wrangler. I order mine off drivetrainamerica.com. I figure if grease can be pumped in, dirt and debris can find its way in.


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Just wanted to say I appreciate this thread. I need to replace my u-joints on the front DS and just ordered some spicer 5-1310x off Amazon.
 
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Landon said:
Just wanted to say I appreciate this thread. I need to replace my u-joints on the front DS and just ordered some spicer 5-1310x off Amazon.
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Add the centering yoke to your order, well worth the extra $70 to replace it while it’s apart. And be careful with the seal around it.
 
astjp2 said:
Did they use the 1330 on the TJ?
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Yes, at least on the Rubicon and Unlimited.

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cliffish said:
what was stock from the factory for an 05 X model? was it greasable? Want to look to see if mine might be original.
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The factory does not use greasable u-joints. Stick with the sealed like we're recommending, they're stronger than greasable types with the zerks in the body. Your X use 1310 size u-joints in the driveshafts and a 297 in the axle shafts. For your driveshafts use Spicer 5-1310x and Spicer 5-760x in the axle shaft which is a direct fit/replacement for the 5-297 the factory installed. Jeep had Spicer develop the 5-760x for the Rubicon when it was coming out, it's a nice same size upgrade for the 5-297 the factory installed.
 
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