QU40789 Greaseable 1410 Series Driveshaft Universal Joint

QU40789 Greaseable 1410 Series Driveshaft Universal Joint fits a number of applications from the 1950's to current. This is a very good quality universal joint with a hot-forged cross and a perfect fit for 1410 series rear driveshafts applications in gasoline powered trucks (See Tech Note 2 below). Assembled in USA with both domestic and imported parts.

Matching Strap and Bolt Kit is QU40709.
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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Diesel or V10
External Snap Ring
U-Joint Maintenance
4x4 Tech Publications
Matching Parts for 2013-2018 Dodge Ram 1410 Series Front CV Driveshaft
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Applications

Tech Note 1: Diesel or V10
Although inexpensive, Hot-Forged U-Joints are Not Recommended for Diesel or V-10 Rear Driveshaft Applications, use TK40705 for Cummins Diesel and V-10 models.

QU40789 cross is hot-forged, which is fine for rear driveshafts in 6 cylinder or V8 gasoline powered trucks, but if you have a Diesel or V-10 truck, we recommend you use our Torque King® Cold forged TK40705 universal joints in your rear driveshaft as hot-forged 1410 size u-joints are near max capacity for Diesel and V10 power.

Tech Note 2: External Snap Ring
QU40789 is an external snap ring type universal joint made to Spicer 1410 series dimensional specifications. The u-joint cup diameter is 1-3/16". The overall width is 4-3/16".

Tech Note 3: U-Joint Maintenance
Service intervals for this greaseable universal joint will vary with your driving conditions and type of grease you use, but as a minimum, you should grease your u-joints at every oil change or every three months whichever comes sooner. Lube more frequently in extremely wet conditions or after submersion under water. Remember, a greaseable joint that is not regularly lubed will prematurely fail from water contamination or grease loss. So, if you and your grease gun don't get together very often, we recommend you select the more expensive TK40705 Torque King® premium non-greaseable universal joint which has an average life of 7-10 years due to its durable cold-forged cross, factory synthetic lubricant, and superior seals which keeps contaminants out.

Tech Note 4: 4x4 Tech Publications
More universal joints and driveshaft yokes are wrecked by slam-bang methods of u-joint replacement than by any other cause. Refer to TM3000 Driveshaft and Universal Joint Manual or TSB3502 External Snap Ring Single-Cardan U-Joint Service.

Tech Note 5: Matching Parts for 2013-2018 Dodge Ram 1410 Series Front CV Driveshaft
Exploded View XV509 2013-2018 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 Front CV Driveshaft
D471290 Cold Forged Greaseable 1410 U-joint with zerk in cap
QU40953 1410 Series Double Cardan CV Head Assembly
QU10806 Grade 8 Driveshaft Bolt
QU40829 CV Ball Seal
QU40835 CV Joint Tension Spring
QU40744 CV Ball and Seal Kit
TK40705 1410 Series Non-Greaseable U-Joint
QU40704 CV Joint Ball Seal
QU51188 2.5" x 0.120" Driveshaft Tubing
QU11051 CV Driveshaft Boot Clamp
QU11382 Front CV Driveshaft Boot
TK11394 1410 Front Driveshaft Front Flange Yoke
QU11230 Driveshaft Flange Head Bolt

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Applications
(Incomplete, more will be added as time permits)

Chevy and GMC:
1 ton Chassis Cabs with Steel Rear Driveshaft : 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Dodge and RAM:
D-250, W-250, D350, W-350: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Ram 2500, Ram 3500: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Ram 2500, Ram 3500 1410 Series Front Driveshafts: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Ford:
F500: 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972
Super Duty Rear U-Joint on Double Cardan Rear Driveshafts: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018