Options to increase strength of 7260 U-joint

[440+6scamp]

Without going to a bigger joint, what can I do to increase the strength of my 7260? My current joint has a grease fitting which I've heard reduces strength b/c the joint is hollow. I'm using these straps:

http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/ujstrapandbo.html

What's the best 7260 joint and strap combination? I probably don't have enough power to break my current setup but a little added insurance doesn't hurt.

 

[daredevil]

I believe u bolts are stronger.

 

[412 Stroker]

Without going to a bigger joint, what can I do to increase the strength of my 7260? My current joint has a grease fitting which I've heard reduces strength b/c the joint is hollow. I'm using these straps:

http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/ujstrapandbo.html

What's the best 7260 joint and strap combination? I probably don't have enough power to break my current setup but a little added insurance doesn't hurt.

I use these and a Spicer ujoint's have not had an issue so far.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MOR-85810/

 

[RustyRatRod]

It's true about the greaseable u-joints. The are weaker. If you're really worried, just go to a 1350 U-joint. Doesn't cost a lot to upgrade.

 

[torquehouse]

Any U-joint that has a grease fitting needs to be "phased". That is, installed with the hole for the fitting under compression. That means when installed, the driveshaft/yoke assembly is trying to squeeze the hole closed instead of pulling the hole apart. If you keep this in mind as you install the joints in their relative positions, your U-joints will take a lot more abuse and be less prone to failure.

 

[horsehead]

Brute strength u joints should help.

 

[terry]

as referenced by 412 stoker the u-joint gridles work very well.can be made easily but try e-bay for pricing
terry

 

[Supershafts]

You can use the spicer 5-788 or is it 5-789... i forget now....that joint will handle atleast 700hp

 

[crackedback]

You can use the spicer 5-788 or is it 5-789... i forget now....that joint will handle atleast 700hp

5-789...

It's late back there. :-D

 

[Supershafts]

Yeah lots of bullshit this week to deal with, to many retarded politicians getting in our way for a new motorsports facility...

 

[1wild&crazyguy]

morroso joint girdles, requires drilling out the yoke though, kinda what you'd have to do with the u bolts anyhow.

 

[stroked 340]

Without going to a bigger joint, what can I do to increase the strength of my 7260? My current joint has a grease fitting which I've heard reduces strength b/c the joint is hollow. I'm using these straps:

http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/ujstrapandbo.html

What's the best 7260 joint and strap combination? I probably don't have enough power to break my current setup but a little added insurance doesn't hurt.

Why take a chance on weak joints..if your going to upgrade go right to the 1350 joints and have peace of mind...