Thinking
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From: Utah
On a side note... my Wife and I went over to the credit union a bit ago. As we were driving out, we noticed a guy that was trying to get into his Ranger with a hanger. After we drove for about a mile, I told my Wife that I could get into that thing in under 30 seconds. She turned around.... almost daring me, LOL. I was in the truck in 15 seconds. Guy said he had been there for an hour trying to get in.
Needless to say, I locked my keys in my Ranger SEVERAL times. They are very very easy to jimmy. I can get into my F150 pretty quick too.
Needless to say, I locked my keys in my Ranger SEVERAL times. They are very very easy to jimmy. I can get into my F150 pretty quick too.
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From: Utah
Yes... I am 99.9% sure these are correct, LOL. Waiting on AK to tell me if I am wrong.
EDIT: I've posted 4 or 5 in a row, LOL..... so I'll modify this one. I just thought I'd post the question and rely from Moog that I got.....
17:25
name: Shane
Where are your 231 u-joints made? I want to know the country of origin. What is the difference between Precision and Moog?
18:01
I will be happy to help you with that.
Moog manufacturer’s their parts all over the world so there is not a standardized location for a specific product. Most of Moog’s parts are still made in the U.S, but due to the high quantity of parts on the market, they have begun to outsource some parts overseas.
These parts are still Moog certified and carry the appropriate warranty.
The only way to be certain where the parts are manufactured is to check each specific box. we ship from multiple warehouses, and, if we have the part here we can check where they are made.
18:10
Chat Ended
EDIT: I've posted 4 or 5 in a row, LOL..... so I'll modify this one. I just thought I'd post the question and rely from Moog that I got.....
17:25
name: Shane
Where are your 231 u-joints made? I want to know the country of origin. What is the difference between Precision and Moog?
18:01
I will be happy to help you with that.
Moog manufacturer’s their parts all over the world so there is not a standardized location for a specific product. Most of Moog’s parts are still made in the U.S, but due to the high quantity of parts on the market, they have begun to outsource some parts overseas.
These parts are still Moog certified and carry the appropriate warranty.
The only way to be certain where the parts are manufactured is to check each specific box. we ship from multiple warehouses, and, if we have the part here we can check where they are made.
18:10
Chat Ended
Last edited by white89gt; May 15, 2017 at 08:23 PM.
98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
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From: MI
Brew the 98 with E40D takes a Spicer 5-178X which is a 1350 series joint, and the 4R70W takes a 5-213X, a 1330 series joint. Everything is heavier on the 5.4 E40D set up. Both of those numbers are for the greaseable units.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...=5-178x+spicer
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...=5-178x+spicer
Nothing special about it that I can see.
Last edited by Jbrew; May 15, 2017 at 08:43 PM.
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Just curious what you guys think about greasable vs non-greasable joints. My Buddy that does Jeeps and other off-roaders usually steer away from the greasable because they've got a hole down the middle of them (grease channels). I've always preferred the solid super strength joints.... just like the factory used.
I used Spicer on my Explorer, Ranger, and Mustang..... and that was the last time I did them. These Precisions lasted only 5 years and roughly 30,000 miles.
The driveshaft in my Mustang now is a Ford Racing shaft.... and I think it came with 1350's in it IIRC.
I used Spicer on my Explorer, Ranger, and Mustang..... and that was the last time I did them. These Precisions lasted only 5 years and roughly 30,000 miles.
The driveshaft in my Mustang now is a Ford Racing shaft.... and I think it came with 1350's in it IIRC.
98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
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BTW, we hooked up about 8000 lbs to the old truck yesterday over at my brothers place, I even let Doc drive her lol. Ohhh, I should have got a pic of that lol. Anyway yea, I can't tell if I need joints. I was eyeballing them as she pulling forward and backing up. Man do those headers sound mean down low with some weight behind it. This old Ford will pull it no problem though, really glad I got those E load tires on there...she does squat a little. Well we didn't mess with it to much, - Mothers Day, had to get back to the party lol.
Looks like they're are going to have to build my trailer since I can't find one with double pane windows. Ridicules aint it, but those windows are a must for winter camping.
Looks like they're are going to have to build my trailer since I can't find one with double pane windows. Ridicules aint it, but those windows are a must for winter camping.
Last edited by Jbrew; May 15, 2017 at 08:46 PM.
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From: Mentor, Ohio
Thanks AK, huh, wonder why they more than 3 times as much for this one ? -
https://www.amazon.com/Spicer-5-1350...YB8X3B1BDQTHT2
Nothing special about it that I can see.
https://www.amazon.com/Spicer-5-1350...YB8X3B1BDQTHT2
Nothing special about it that I can see.
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From: Alaska
1997-1999 w/120” & 139’’ WB w/4.2L. 4.6L Eng. & AT A P1,2 5-213X
w/5.4L Eng. & AT A P1,2 5-178X
w/MT A P1,2 5-213X
w/157” WB w/4.2L or 4.6L Eng. B P1,2,3 5-213X
w/5.4L eng, w/HD trans B P2,3 5-178X
w/5.4L Eng. & AT A P1,2 5-178X
w/MT A P1,2 5-213X
w/157” WB w/4.2L or 4.6L Eng. B P1,2,3 5-213X
w/5.4L eng, w/HD trans B P2,3 5-178X
98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 28,519
Likes: 7,630
From: MI
Just curious what you guys think about greasable vs non-greasable joints. My Buddy that does Jeeps and other off-roaders usually steer away from the greasable because they've got a hole down the middle of them (grease channels). I've always preferred the solid super strength joints.... just like the factory used.
I used Spicer on my Explorer, Ranger, and Mustang..... and that was the last time I did them. These Precisions lasted only 5 years and roughly 30,000 miles.
The driveshaft in my Mustang now is a Ford Racing shaft.... and I think it came with 1350's in it IIRC.
I used Spicer on my Explorer, Ranger, and Mustang..... and that was the last time I did them. These Precisions lasted only 5 years and roughly 30,000 miles.
The driveshaft in my Mustang now is a Ford Racing shaft.... and I think it came with 1350's in it IIRC.
Last edited by Jbrew; May 15, 2017 at 09:13 PM.