[TR] U-joints - which ones & how to prep

[Joe Curry]

If the TR4A U-Joints follow suit  as the ones for Spitfires do, I would
recommend avoiding any of the "El Cheapo" ones generally obtained from most
auto parts stores.  The Hardy Spicer (or Dana Spicer) brands are far
superior and not much more expensive.  Don't know about the Goodparts ones
but I would trust the name.

Joe

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Subject: [TR] U-joints - which ones & how to prep

I need to replace the two u-joints in the drive shaft of my 4A. Couple of
questions:

1. There's 3 on the market. A cheapo aftermarket version for about $15, the
Hardy-Spicer at $18, and Goodparts has a beefier version at $28. As far as I
can tell the cheapo version doesn't have a grease fitting. Recommendations
as to which one?
2. On the ones I've replaced in the past I've put in white Lithium wheel
grease. Is there a better grease? Or,just leave them alone?

Johnnie
'67 TR4A
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