Neapco Performance Dynamics U-joints

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Just in case anyone is interested, I thought I would share the u-joints that I ended up buying. After searching and searching locally for Spicer units and looking into the high shipping being charged to get me some, I decided to see what other options were out there. What I found with the Spicers from my research was some of the part numbers changed, etc. and also had to special order from a Spicer dealer here with back order and still not the ones that I wanted from research on the Corvette sites.

So I came across the Performance Dynamics line from Neapco and it seems the 4X4 guys use it and like it for the most part. What I found is they are made in the US and seemed pretty good so far, but not installed or tested on a running Z yet or at the track. I am not saying these are as good as or better than Spicer, just an option that I took in case someone else might be considering

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/hawaiizr1/DSC01670.jpg

Here is the complete set with 4 u-joints for half shafts and 2 for the driveshaft with the straps and bolts.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/hawaiizr1/DSC01671.jpg

Here are some close up shots of just the u-joints.

I try to save money where I can and also a gambling man to try something new even though I know that Spicer is what everyone trys to use and they have the reputation. How will we know if people like me don't try it out, right?

http://www.neapco.com/pdf/Performance-Dynamics-Flyer-Xref_Revised-9901155.pdf

Anyway, what sealed the deal for me was the great deal I got on this and the company willing to ship USPS to me. Here is what I paid for these:

Line Item Code Qty Ord Qty B/O Qty Ship Price Ext
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1 NEA 2-0785 2.00 0.00 2.00 12.77 25.54
2-0785
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2 NEA 2-0799 4.00 0.00 4.00 15.96 63.84
2-0799
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3 NEA 1-0020 4.00 0.00 4.00 3.78 15.12
Bearing Strap
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4 NEA 1-0024 1.00 0.00 1.00 4.47 4.47

Subtotal: 108.97
Freight: 12.30
Sales Tax: 0.00
Grand Total: 121.27



I also wanted to share this site where I bought these from as they appear to be a wholesaler that sells to the public and have many other supplier lines of interest:

http://kscdirect.com/category/1/1000052/SUPPLIER_DIRECTORY

:cheers:

[Jeffvette]

Craig, the one thing I will say about those joints, is they are hollow as they do have a provision for the grease fitting. Ask Frank about them and how much he likes them.

[tomtom72]

Just don't do too many hole shots from neutral and I think those will work out fine. JMHO, I used joints w/zerks on my LT-1 and they worked fine I just didn't do any launches with the car.:o

Frank has 9 million HP & 8.5 million lbs of torque at the rear wheels!:razz:

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Thanks!!! Everyone here will be the first to know if I ever snap these u-joints.:happy1: