Late model alpha gen 2 u joints

[mark123456]

I just sourced replacement u joints at a local farm repair shop for my 2006 4.3 mpi alpha gen 2.
Spicer 1300, Moog/Precision 344, Weasler 200-8474 will work. 1/2 price of sierra and 1/4 the price of mercury.

 

[Rick Stephens]

For what it's worth, that is what I have been happily running all these years. I got the Moogs and they have been fine.

 

[tpenfield]

Yup, that marine branded packaging must cost a fortune to drive those prices up so much

 

[Kubaat3lover]

But guys here said marine Ujoints have different diameter, slightly bigger so its more stront comparing to the regular automotive.

take care

 

[tpenfield]

But guys here said marine Ujoints have different diameter, slightly bigger so its more stront comparing to the regular automotive.

take care

Yes . . . I *think* the spindle on the cross piece is a larger diameter and the cup is a bit narrower to compensate so that the overall bearing area is greater (i.e. heavy duty) vs. a 'standard u-joint. The marine parts should cross-match to one of the bearing manufacturer's part numbers though

 

[Kubaat3lover]

So if they use more bearing area its for something right?
Will it last longer or sth?
Where I can order this cross-match ujoints?? Im not from US so only online stores.

thanks!

 

[Rick Stephens]

Why bother? No one talks about blowing up automotive u-joints. Doesn't happen.

 

[nola mike]

If they're greased and no water in the bellows, I bet any of these ujoints will outlast the boat

 

[Scott06]

Why bother? No one talks about blowing up automotive u-joints. Doesn't happen.

This , don’t over think it. Any of these will last fine if dry and greased.

 

[Kubaat3lover]

Ok so what Ujoints should I bought? Ive got Permalube newer style which are pretty expensive
ive got C clips but Moog/Precision 344 have different clips,