What is the difference between Dana and Spicer?
Spicer® is a Dana brand name—it’s the brand name Dana uses for their axle and driveshaft products.
Is Spicer or Moog better?
Frankly, there’s a very simple answer: If you drive a Jeep, I recommend you to go for Spicer joints. This specific U joint is the absolute best replacement part you can get for virtually all Jeep models. For most other vehicles – and especially light trucks or commuter cars, MOOG are an affordable and optimal solution.
Who makes Spicer transmissions?
Dana
Overview. Dana offers a full range of Spicer® transmissions and torque converters to handle applications that require 50 to 1,000 horsepower (37 to 746 kW). All off-highway transmissions can be specified with Spicer electronic control systems to enhance performance even further.
Are Spicer U joints pre greased?
New Spicer Service-Free (SF) light-duty and medium-duty U-joints are shipped pre-lubed, with the bearings installed on the cross trunnions. It is not necessary to grease them after installation.
How do I know what U-joint I have?
When identifying U-joints, the first thing to identify is whether the U-joint has inside or outside snap rings. After identifying the configuration of the snap rings, then it’s time to find the dimensions of your U-joint. You will need to find the diameter of one of your u-joint’s caps.
What kind of axle do I have?
Stamped Number on the Axle To figure out exactly what axle you have, you can look for the Dana stamped bill of materials number. This stamped number can usually be found on the righthand side or on the longer axletube on the same side of the tube as the differential cover, facing the rear of the truck.
Does Spicer still make transmissions?
Genuine Spicer Powershift Transmissions are available as replacement parts for a number of off-highway vehicles including construction, mining and material handling vehicles.
Who makes Spicer ball joints?
Dana Incorporated
MAUMEE, Ohio – Dana Incorporated has introduced new Spicer® Performance ball joint kits for the Jeep® Wrangler JK, Wrangler JL, and Gladiator JT. These first-to-market ball joints are designed with upgraded metal-to-metal construction for added strength and durability.
Can you over grease U-joints?
IMHO u-joints tend be over greased if anything. Heck most vehicles anymore have sealed bearings. Unless extreme angles or loads are involved, I’m fine with yearly or monthly depending on usage.
What are the dimensions of Spicer parts?
That’s because Spicer parts are manufactured to the exact standards and specifications as Original Equipment parts. Dana Spicer 5-760X 1 pounds 3.7 x 3.6 x 1.4 inches USA 5-760X No 5-760X 5-760X Manufacturer’s warranty can be requested from customer service.
How big is the Spicer 5-760x?
Spicer 5-760X 1 pounds 3.7 x 3.6 x 1.4 inches USA 5-760X No 5-760X 5-760X Manufacturer’s warranty can be requested from customer service. Click here to make a request to customer service. Would you like to tell us about a lower price?
Are Spicer U-joints reliable?
Spicer 10 Series and Spicer Life Series u-joints deliver trustworthy performance to help minimize operating costs and downtime over the life of the vehicle. Again and again, Spicer parts are shown to be consistently reliable on the road and in the testing lab.
Is Mike from Spicer giving me the wrong directions?
Even “Mike from Spicer” is giving people bad directions in Amazon Q&A on several U joints. So as you’re researching what part you need, know that *this* is the one. If you follow Mike’s advice, you may as well order this one at the same time, so you’ll have the correct part on hand when you do the work.