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Old 03-15-2004, 10:25 PM
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Default U joints - dumb question

Got a set for the short shafts... without grease fitting. The box says, "NOTE: this unit must be fully lubricated upon installation" ... the caps have some grease in them... WTH... do they need MORE grease prior to installation?

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Old 03-15-2004, 10:30 PM
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Pack them full.
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Default Re: U joints - dumb question (Red69)

Probably not as the existing supplied grease will squeeze out of them past the seal once you go to install them. Just make sure there is plenty of grease in each cap and no needle bearings are missing or out of place.

I just put Brute Force U-Joints in my 82 as they came highly recommended from a few different sources.

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