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Moog u joints

pjm8047

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looking to replace my 50 year old u joints on my 71 roadrunner. Was thinking of getting the moog 316 u joints. Any reviews on them?
 
I have used Moog parts for years & never had a problem with them. They used to be one of the best & I think they are still pretty good compared to others. I hear good things about Pro Forged too, but not sure if they offer universal joints.
 
I like the Spicer solids. 5-811X for 7290 yokes. Made in USA.
 
OP is asking about 7290 joints.
 
Moog's are OK, but I like Spicer's better. If you really want a bullet proof U joint, look into the Lakewood 23012 U joints, same size as the 316s but stronger.

Mark
 
Im just looking to stay stock. I barely put 500 miles a year on it. Im having my 8 3/4 50 year old bearings replaced I figured id have the u joints replaced too since the drive shaft is being removed.
 
I use to bracket race a 1970 Corvette/454. Now those have 6 U joints so they were kind of important to get the strongest units. Every one I used that had a grease fitting would break at the fitting, only non grease fitting joints would not break. I think they might have been spicer. But for sure no grease fitting for max strength.
 
I decided to return the 316 u joints and get the 248 moog super strength u joints. I couldn’t find any place locally that had spicers in stock. I figured 248 would be just as good.
 
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