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Zerks or no zerks?

Old Apr 17, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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Default Zerks or no zerks?

Just got my new 2.5" driveshaft today and it came with non-greasable U-joints already installed. My question is, should I keep the non-greasable U-joints or switch them out for greasable ones? I know that solid U-joints are stronger, maintenance free, and the car came from the factory with no zerks. The car currently has greasable U-joints, and I would be getting quality greasable U-joints if I should switch.
 

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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 06:26 AM
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Greasable U-joints are not any weaker if installed so the zerk hole is installed so that it is under compression when car is going forward. Unless you are planning on putting a 100K on them, I'd leave the non-greaseable ones on.
 


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