Dana original equipment driveline quick reference guide. These driveshafts are installed in many applications ranging from offhighway equipment to industrial machines. Recommended lubricants for relubable universal joints and slip members. Commercial vehicle ujoints driveshaft spicer parts. Then use the tables found under each individual style to find the. This makes them a little stronger because they do not have the stress risers created by the opening for. These universal joint kits use a flat plate welded to the back surface of the bearing cups. Heavy duty series using this style are 1610, 1710, 1760. Spicer 10 5 spicer 50 5 spicer 1410 4 spicer 30 3 gm 3rls44mechanics 3american axle 44 2 spicer 2 spicer 10wj 2 spicer 30 ford 2 spicer 30 to gm 3rls44mechanics 3american axle 44 combination 2. Driveline components catalog end yokes changes from original.
Measure from the outside of the yoke ears, as shown. Spicer dana 3044 heavy duty axle ujoint combo includes pair of spicer 5760x axle ujoints. Refer to chart on the next page for ujoint kit number choices. Universal can be exposed by taking out bau housing flange bolts and sliding ball. Basic reference dimensions required to identify each one are listed below. Where to buy spicer parts go may 11, 2020 dana incorporated to participate in bank of america global automotive summit know what youre getting and get what you know with genuine dana axles, brandnew and right out of the box. This industrial driveshaft catalog illustrates the standard universal joint. Use the depictions of each style listed below to first determine the style of u joint you desire.
With application of his patented universal joint, american automakers offered a more reliable vehicle and sales rocketed from about 125,000 in 1909 to 1,745,792 in 1917 and the rest is history. Spicer incorporated the spicer universal joint manufacturing company in may 1905 and shortened the name to spicer manufacturing company in 1909. Spicer ultrapremium synthetic grease delivers professionalgrade qualityeven at high temperatures. The spicerstyle, solidbody ujoint comes lubed for life, and does not have grease zerk fittings. Spicer commercial vehicle ujoints are engineered to ensure peak performance. All our products are fully warranted for added customer confidence. Dana spicer heavy duty truck, equipment ans industrial universal joints to fit most any size application in 1610, 1710, 1760, 1810 and spl series half round, bearing plate, full round, wing bearing style and more. Heavy duty series using this style are 1610, 1710, 1760, and 1810. Spicer light vehicle ujoints outperform the competition. With the spicer yoke ruler, you can quickly and easily measure a driveshaft yoke to determine the series of a driveshaft and then refer. A universal joint is a positive, mechanical connection used to transmit motion, power or both. The items listed are considered standard and are sold most commonly for approved applications. Round wplate these universal joint kits use a flat plate.
After you find the correct style, use the depiction of the selected style once again to find the measurements of your u joint. Dana and spicer parts make it simple to upgrade your whole axle system with the boltin ultimate dana crate axle program, which includes stronger axle housing, upgraded shafts and ball joints, and gear ratio installed to match your tire size. Dana,60,spicer,ujoint,spl55x, 1480,u1480dsspl55xng,dana spicer ujoint 1480 spl55x forged cross non grease description. F3 hand brake operating lever f s l,y a 1 rear cables 5 front cables a hardy spicer jointto dismantle 2 propeller shaft 6 detachable crossmember w. Lovejoy has been manufacturing industrial universal joints for over 50 years. The illustrations below show appropriate measurements required to identify the most common styles of ujoints. Spicer ujoints are part of a full line of danabacked parts designed to unleash the performance in your vehicle. Universal joint identification use the following steps to identify a universal joint. Balancing a procedure by which the mass distribution of a rotating body is.
A universal joint universal coupling, ujoint, cardan joint, spicer or hardy spicer joint, or hookes joint is a joint or coupling connecting rigid rods whose axes are inclined to each other, and is commonly used in shafts that transmit rotary motion. These models have torque tube drive and have a single universal within a ball housing at the rear of the transmission. It is far stronger than the spicer greasable version, much more durable, and is triplesealed so water wont get in during your occasional river jaunts. Spicer and how did an illinois lad find his way to alfred for college preparatory studies. After you find the correct style, use the depiction of the selected style once again to find the measurements of your ujoint. More than 100 years ago, clarence spicer developed the first practical application of the cardan universal joint. Spicer offhighway driveshaft standard product catalog.
The 510x is the sealed ujoint that fits the driveshafts, it wouldnt work on the axle shafts. Spicer light vehicle ujoints driveshaft spicer parts. The maximum single universal joint angle in a two joint system is limited by the speed of rotation. Be sure to repeat steps 2 and 3 for all center bearing end fittings for broken. Use the depictions of each style listed below to first determine the style of ujoint you desire. Installing these fixed the noises id get when turning due to old joint bearings being bad. The correct driveshaftujoint series will be indicated on the opposite ear. Experience the thrill and ease of tailoring your truck or jeep with our guaranteed lowest prices on all dana spicer drive shaft universal joint products at 4wp. Download our product literature, then contact your spicer parts distributor and prepare yourself for unbeatable performance. Mack, peterbilt, kenworth, ih international harvester, volvo, john deere, caterpillar, clark, trojan, case ih, brockway, white, diamond reo universal joints in all sizes, styles and. Round wplate these universal joint kits use a flat plate welded to the back surface of the bearing cups. Each universal joint assembly consists of three major components.
Figure 5 shows the maximum normal operating angles sug gested for a two joint system. History behind the universal joint machine service, inc. If a driveshaft consists of more than one universal joint be sure to identify each one individually. These are the strongest stock replacement ujoints available. Spicer to come along and apply this idea to the automotive and industrial industries. Easy straightforward installation and quality product from spicer. Dana spicer drivetrain products ujoints free shipping. Spicer yoke and ujoint measurement dana media library. Our industrial universal joint product line is well established and provides you with a wide range of standard and specialized products. Get longer life and lower maintenance costs for your ujoint with two lubrication options.
You will then be directed to the expert to identify your ujoint kit by the. Spicer life series award winning universal joint kits are specifically designed to give extended driveshaft life. There are two types of joint body, solidbody and g reasable. There may be two different sets of bearing caps on a single universal joint. This driveshaft catalog illustrates many of the standard universal joint couplings that are manufactured by dana corporation. With these commercial vehicle ujoints, youll experience the spicer advantage of. Journal cross the core component of a universal joint which is an intermediate drive member with four equally. On the road or in the lab, they consistently outperform the competition. Dana spicer 550x universal joint non greaseable 50 series cold forged solid body heat treated precision ground and case hardened with multi lip seals. Rockfords universal joint kits are engineered to improve vehicle performance, increase. Measure across the outside of the two bearing cups. Use the the link provided to identify your ujoint series.
Super strong, high mileage with no greasy mess splattered all over your chassis. Machined to meet or exceed original equipment standards, moog premium universal joints are another addition to moogs total undercar solutions. Flatended needle bearings are used to withstand oscillating loads while the driveshaft is rotating and to eliminate skewing in the bearing cup. When out of plane universal joint angles exist in an installation, standard inboard yoke alignment does not apply. With the spicer yoke ruler, you can quickly and easily measure a driveshaft yoke. Universal joint couplings for industrial applications. Dana corporation records, mss242 university of toledo.
When disassembled, oe joints are replaced with standard universal joint kits using round inside. Spicer service catalog genuine service parts for commercial. I installed these on my 2001 jeep wrangler front axle shafts two years ago and they are still going strong. Choose from a greaseable ujoint or a servicefree, lubedforlife ujoint.
Ever since then, spicer engineers have been creating and refin. Any driveshaft or universal joint component directly coupled to an internal combustion. The joint is also often used on racing cars or specials for trans. The shape of the yoke is a special feature which results in exceptionally high strength, yet allows full, free movement of the joint.
If you have been around spicer driveline products for any length of time, you know that dana engineers have always talked about how ujoint operating angles can cause torsional and inertial effects that can damage many of the driveline components in a vehicle. Conversion joints and some oe applications use two different diameter bearing cups. Dana australia original equipment driveline quick reference guide 2. Please click below to view our driveline products catalogue. The company moved to a larger location on madison avenue and added more employees and new machinery. For this condition it is suggested that spicer universal joint engineering be contacted for determination of proper yoke alignment.
Spicer parts aftermarket drivelines, axles, ujoints and. By 19, the spicer manufacturing company renamed in 1909 had more than 100. Drivelines and universal joints universal joint maintenance most factoryinstalled universal joints are sealed and dont require periodic lubrication aftermarket replacement joints are equipped with a grease fitting and must be greased periodically drive shaft problem diagnosis road testing vehicle should be driven while accelerating and decelerating as well as at various. If you have been around spicer driveline products for any. You will then be directed to the expert to identify your ujoint kit by the dimensions you recorded.
Dst would like to introduce you to the ultimate drivetrain addition. Wing series driveshaft catalog and builder guide dana media. Superior ujoint design, better lubrication, and a premium sealing package work together to deliver a 30% enhancement to bearing life, versus the. C if a hardy spicer joint becomes unserviceable it must 3 operating lever 7 balance lever 3. Once youve determined the driveshaft ujoint series, the chart below provides options for easily identifying the appropriate spicer ujoint kit part number.
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