{"product_id":"moog-450-u-joint","title":"MOOG 450 U-Joint","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTRONG AND DURABLE -- Premium u-joints are cold-forged, case-hardened and precision-ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKEEPS DIRT OUT -- Nitrile rubber grease seals use a compressed double lip design for effective protection against contaminants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGREASABLE DESIGN -- Greasable u-joints allow for new grease to flush out contaminants and moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIGOROUS TESTING -- Comprehensive testing throughout design and development processes by MOOG engineers for quality you can count on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCOMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE -- Available for foreign and domestic nameplates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFrom the manufacturer\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e UNIVERSAL JOINTS \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e By constantly introducing design innovations that extend product life and simplify installation, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver. MOOG applies this problem-solving philosophy to universal joints leading to products that are designed, tested and manufactured for easy installation and perfect fit right out of the box. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e PREMIUM \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e Featuring cold-forged, case-hardened and precision-ground construction, MOOG Premium u-joints feature problem-solving innovations like nitrile rubber grease seals to keep contaminants out and a greasable design for easy maintenance. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e SUPER STRENGTH \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e Ideal for applications with higher torque and horsepower, MOOG Super Strength u-joints have an exclusive MICRO SHIELD coating to inhibit rust and corrosion, nitrile rubber grease seals to keep contaminants out and a greasable design for easy maintenance. They also feature cold-forged, case-hardened and precision-ground alloy steel crosses for durability. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e ANTI GALVANIC \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e Designed for aluminum yokes to avoid a galvanic reaction that leads to corrosion, MOOG Anti-Galvanic u-joints feature problem-solving innovations like nitrile rubber grease seals to keep contaminants out, a greasable design for easy maintenance and chemically-coated bearing cups and snap rings to inhibit corrosion. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e HEAVY DUTY \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e Designed specifically engineered for fleets, off-highway and commercial vehicles, rugged MOOG Heavy Duty u-joints feature problem-solving innovations like nitrile rubber grease seals to keep contaminants out and a greasable design for easy maintenance. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e WHAT ARE U-JOINTS? \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e A critical component of the suspension of rear-wheel and four-wheel drive vehicles, a u-joint is a cross-shaped part that allows for side-to-side movement of the driveshaft. Depending on the design of your vehicle, a u-joint can connect the driveshaft to the differential, join the driveshaft to the transmission or connect two driveshafts together. Think your u-joints have gone bad? Worn u-joints can cause damage to the vehicle’s transmission or other drivetrain parts. You may experience vibration, unusual noises, and difficulty turning your vehicle. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e VIBRATIONS FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e A failing u-joint can cause an intense shaking coming from underneath the vehicle. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e DIFFICULTY TURNING \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e A damaged u-joint can prevent the wheels from properly turning, making it difficult to control the vehicle. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e LOUD CLUNKING NOISE \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e A loud clunking noise when shifting your vehicle is a sign of a bad u-joint. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e SHUDDERING WHILE ACCELERATING \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e A loose u-joint can cause you to experience shuddering when accelerating from a stop or at low speeds. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PERFECTFITPARTSUS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41196302630956,"sku":"15fb9165-b32a-4ec6-a22d-b772c3f2b230","price":27.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/4960\/8236\/products\/5be7855a02493612dbe8b02b8d1fe285.jpg?v=1683155669","url":"https:\/\/perfectfitpart.com\/products\/moog-450-u-joint","provider":"PERFECTFITPARTSUS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}