On Jul 31, 2009, at 16:14 , jon@dakota-truck.net wrote:
> Ah. I've only changed U-joints the one time, and they were pretty
> small, so I guess I've just been lucky so far. Probably all of the
> tranny and transfer case fluid that had been leaking down the
> driveshaft over the years kept them well lubed. ;-)
>
> What do you think about smearing a layer of anti-sieze on them
> during assembly? Would it help? Good/bad idea?
I'd go with a vote against. the LAST thing you want is for that cap
to spin in there, as that will destroy the yoke. I'd rather have the
caps seized in and have to cut the joint apart and be able to save
the shaft or axle than have the caps spin and destroy everything at
once :)
Mike
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