Vibration when accelerating

[dorri732]

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll just replace them all, looks like they're pretty cheap.

Any brands to avoid? I'll most likely just use whatever my local Autozone or Advance Auto Parts has in stock unless you have any horror stories about them.

[mike100]

Originally Posted by dorri732

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll just replace them all, looks like they're pretty cheap.

Any brands to avoid? I'll most likely just use whatever my local Autozone or Advance Auto Parts has in stock unless you have any horror stories about them.

Oh no- don't even waste your time. I used $10 u-joints on my last vette and they took a lot of effort to seat into the half-shafts.

Went ahead and went 'all in' for the $19 Spicer ones and they went in like butter- didn't even need a tool- just a socket or two and a small hammer. I have 25 lb soft lead bricks I used instead of a table or the concrete floor- it went so much easier- like 10-15 min a side...mainly r&r of the axle assy took the most time.

The cheap ones roll fine, but you will gall the aluminum axles and the next time you go to fit a u-joint...well- it won't fit well most likely.

Spicer- accept nothing else.

[dorri732]

Thanks again. That's the way I'll go then.