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    Posted: 21-September-2022 at 2:49AM
Hi forum. What u joints do you all use? I prefer non greaseable…I think…….
Confirm size…..thanks. 3 7/8 inch diameter?
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i think you'll find if you measure carefully the cap width dimensions are different on the 2 sides of the cross,

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I was told the non grease able ones were stronger.
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At Aamco we sold our own company branded u-joints. Usually ended up making one out of two and the Mongrols were put back in the box. All of the boxes were in rough shape so I am sure this was common practice at some point. LOL
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