Posts Tagged ‘u joints’
Should You Grease New U-Joints? What About Older U-Joints?
If you have u-joints in your vehicle, you may be wondering if you need to grease them every now and then. It depends on the type of u-joints your vehicle has. There are two kinds of u-joints: Permanently lubricated u-joints (with no grease zerk) Greaseable (with a grease zerk)
Read MoreWhy Replace U-Joints?
Universal joints (also known as U-joints) are critical parts of the driveshaft. U-joints are usually fitted to the following vehicles:
Read MoreThe High Cost Of Ignoring U-Joints
A u-joint may be a small part, but it plays an important role in the smooth operation of your drivetrain. U-joints should last the life of the vehicle, but sometimes that’s not the case. U-joints can go bad over time.
Read MoreHow Often Should U-Joints Be Replaced?
U-joints should last forever – or at least the life of the vehicle. “Should” is the operative word here. U-joints aren’t supposed to wear out, but it happens. Also, u-joints can break.
Read More3 Reasons Fleets Should Encourage U-Joint Replacement
For fleet managers, one of the keys to success is cost efficiency. Cost efficiency is a pretty simple concept. It simply means that your fleet performs reliably with the lowest possible overall maintenance and repair costs. Preventive maintenance is key to achieving cost efficiency.
Read MoreHow Maintenance Free U-Joints Will Save You Money
The auto industry is one of the fastest evolving industries in the world. We’re always sitting at the edge of our seats with all the new innovations hitting the market on a regular basis. One of the neatest innovations we’ve ever seen are maintenance free u-joints.
Read MoreEnsure Your Truck’s U-Joints Are Operating At The Correct Angle
This article was originally published on FleetEquipmentMag.com As any truck driver will tell you, there’s nothing fun about a sudden u-joint failure. For this reason, experienced drivers know to inspect and maintain their truck’s u-joints regularly.
Read MoreHow Much Profit Does A Poor-Fitting Universal Part Cost Your Shop?
It’s tempting to buy universal-fit parts for your shop. After all, they cost less. You can charge the customer a little less, and still make more profit on the job. And profit is why you are in business, right?
Read MoreHow Off-Road Tires Impact Wheel Bearings, Hubs, and Universal Joints
This article was originally published on Counterman.com. Summer is right around the corner, and a bunch of off-road vehicles will be coming into your shop, most of which will have oversized tires. It’s important to be aware of how oversized tires place increased stress on wheel bearings, hubs, and U-joints.
Read MoreHow to Look Up a U-Joint By Size
Do you need to replace a U-joint but don’t have the part number? Don’t fret. We have just the solution for you: our U-joint lookup tool. All you need are the u-joint type and the measurements. To give you the peace of mind that you’re getting the absolutely correct replacement U-joint, we’re going to discuss…
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