IMHO, Spicer is the Only Way To Go ...
http://www.spicerparts.com/driveshaft/automotive.asp
>On Sunday 09 August 2009 01:03:48 pm TR250Driver@aol.com wrote:
> > Hey Guys,
>> For the first time ever at a Triumph Event, a Triumph left me on the side
>> of the road when the GT6+ snapped the thrust side U-Joint off the diff
>> during the poker run at the TRF Summer Party. At least I got my 3 runs in
>> on the drag strip and autox before she broke. I am going to tell you all
>> a warning for this looks like a clean break, snapped in half, most likely
>> inferior replacement part with less than 2000 miles on it. Not sure for I
>> broke my NOS Speedometer too.
>>
>> Yikes, always something, Huh? Anyone else had one fail like this? Ok I
>> was flogging it a little on the drag strip and autocross but not that bad
>> for all my times sort of sucked. I heard a bad clunk from the rear on my
>> third drag run launch and a small clunk developed after the autox whilst
>> taking up the drive, but nothing to suggest that catastrophic failure was
>> imminent.
>>
>> Someone has said the u-joints with grease jerks are weakened by the hole
>> drilled right in the center. Is that a possibility?
>>
>> Woe is Me,
>> Darrell
>Darrel,
>
>I have heard that before on this and the 6 pack list.
>But I believe there is someone who makes a stronger u joint.
>
>Anyone on the list know the supplier?
>
>Anyway, you should be able to source a temporary replacement at TRF and should
>have enough help around to get it installed for your ride home.
>
>One more reason I don't push my 3 and 4 and will also take it easy with the 6
>when it is done.
>
--
"Thinking is the hardest work there is. That's why so few people
undertake it." - Henry Ford
Bill Pugh
1957 TR3
"Casper"
TS16765L
Wallace, CA
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