Generic u-joints

[Venturous Randy]

I took the numbers Freebird posted on replacement u-joints to Advance Auto and had them cross referenced. I ordered one for about $10 and picked it up today. When I tried to install it, I found it was slightly smaller than stock. The diameters are the same, but if you measure the distance between the grooves that hold the c-clip, in the generic I had it was 35mm and the stock is 37mm. Does anyone have a generic one that they can measure between these grooves? You can install it, but when you pull the caps outward as far as they will go there is play in the joint.

RandyA

[Rocket]

The diameters are the same, but if you measure the distance between the grooves that hold the c-clip, in the generic I had it was 35mm and the stock is 37mm.

 

Also as I have found out, the one with the grease fitted in the end cap, will make contact with the swing arm tube. The approximate contact location is inboard part of swingarm, horizontally opposed but slightly forward of swingarm bearing.

 

A dummy plug will need to be installed in place of the grease fitting for operation. Grease fitting can go back in temporary for greasing u joint, when swingarm is dropped for lubing those bearings.