Spicer 5 795X U Joint Kit Review

This was listed as a cheaper replacement for Spicer 5006813 but is not for the front axles but is for the front driveshaft on my 2004 2500 Dodge.

This is a great brand. although my mechanic blames this part for wrecking my driveshaft literally 2 tenths of a mile from his shop. He explained that the cover must be broken, his explanation was very nonsensical and left me with a very high bill to have the drive shaft repaired and rebalanced.

For a premium product the design is HORRIBLE! The "plastic" bearing shell seal is completely unsuitable for this application. 1 U-piece came with the cup already broken and the machine shop that installed the U-pieces broke 2 on installation. I would NOT buy these devices again and would recommend potential buyers to look elsewhere. The GM U-Hinges lasted 17 years (173,000 miles) and were of excellent design. I send defective devices back. I recommend finding a product with a stronger needle…