I think I saw 1300 series u-joints on Tom Woods website.
If I'm wrong, and you really want the end cap zerk, call around to some driveline shops and find one that carries Neapco. They'll be about twice as much as the PDQ, but are the same u-joint (Neapco makes them for PDQ).

That said, there's nothing wrong with Precision. As long as you get real Precision and not the cheaper knock-off that O'Reilly also sells.

 

Do you mean they sell precision branded stuff that's a knock off, or that they are re-using precision's part numbers for their own crap, kind of like the autozone duralast does with the neapco stuff?

 

It's been about a year since I looked at one, but it was a non-precision box with precision PN.

 

thanks for this post!

 

Tom Woods doesnt sell 1300 series UJ's. Just for pricing, i did price a new front CV shaft from them with 1310 series UJ's...Around 390 for the setup. Thats enticing, but I think for the time being, the smarter option for me is to go ahead with the rebuild and try and find some 1300 UJ's I am pleased with.

It sounds like the easiest way without eyeballing the UJ's themselves to determine wheterh Precision or not is price.. The knock-off version seem to be much cheaper, whereas Precision seem to be as you all have mentioned in the $20-25 range if I remember correctly..

hmmm...

Oh how nice it would be to have a new Woods DS. hah..

ok... let me think a bit more in the future. The Disco has a 2" spacer lift with older OME shocks installed and stock springs. I know I am wanting to change this setup out, although I havent decided on if I want to bump up to the 3". If given that fact, would I be looking at some drive shaft length issues with the increase in angle? I dont want to rebuild all this, spend the nice chunk of cash on a good suspension setup, then find out I am short on compression or extension driveshaft length or angle.

 

Oh, one last thought... I am not set on Neapco. I dont have the experience to be set on anything at this point. Honestly, I am taking all of the recommendations of you guys and the board since there is a LOT more experience with you guys on what UJ's seem to be functioning best with the Disco setup and functionality.
So, if Neapco is out the window, then I am just fine with that..

----on a side note, thanks Tom (and the rest of the board) for staying on top of this.. you have already provided with some great info and much needed advice

 

Feel free to ignore my 'blowing up the board' here..

I see that U-joint that O'reilly's sells for 11.99 with the Precision part no. 344
If anyone is going for that part no., make sure you know what you are getting.

Both of the following have part no. 344:

MasterPro® U-Joint - Universal Joint (at $11.99)


Part Number: 344

Detailed Description

• Type: 4 Outside Snap Ring Style
• Bearing Inside Diameter: 1.063"
• Stack Up: 2.931"
• Greasable: Yes - 1 in cross
• Hardware Included: 4 OSR
• Material: Chrome-Nickel Alloy

Manufacturer Information

• Manufactured by OE and Aftermarket manufacturers that are ISO 9000 certified
• Manufactured from a chrome-nickel alloy steel
• Nitrile Rubber Seals - top quality grease retention and contaminant resistant
• Bearing caps are induction heated and hardened on race surface - allows for flexible, yet unbrittle steel
• Trunnion head and inner bearing cap grease groove for better grease distribution

AND--


Precision - Universal Joint (at $24.99)


Part Number: 344
Line: PRE

• limited lifetime warranty
• UPC: 746079015261

Detailed Description


Lubricateable?: Yes
Lube Fitting Location: Regular Lube Fitting In Cross
Bearing A Type: Round Plain
Bearing A Diameter: 1.063" (27.0mm)
Length A**: 2.940" (74.6mm)
Bearing B Type: Round Plain
Bearing B Diameter: 1.063" (27.0mm)
Length B**: 2.940" (74.6mm)
OE Series: Spicer 1300

** Length A = Outside of Bearing To Outside of Bearing. If Grooved: Outside of Groove to Outside of Groove. If Welded Plate: Inside of Welded Plate to Inside of Welded Plate



Manufacturer Information

All Precision branded premium products are designed to meet or exceed OEM requirements. They are engineered and manufactured to our specifications to ensure customer satisfaction. Our Precision products offer a broad range of coverage through all markets, which include Agricultural, Automotive, and Commercial Vehicles.

 

The MasterPro (I couldn't remember the name) says "Made in China" on them. FWIW

 

Thats exactly what I assumed Tom. Per your previous post that mentioned the Precision part AND the China made part, I had a feeling this was the exact part you referenced. Just posted for a visual and name brand knowledge for others

 

I am rebuilding my front drive shaft based on the instructions here. After disassembling the double-UJ I noticed some deterioration on the rubber bushing that is attached to the shaft. Any ideas on what the replacement part is for this?