Dana Spicer 5-178X Greaseable Universal U-Joint 1350 Series 1.188” x 3.625” For Sale

Dana Spicer 5-178X Greaseable Driveshaft U-Joint 1350 Series 1.188\" x 3.625\"

Dana Spicer 5-178X premium greaseable driveshaft universal joint kit engineered for heavy-duty 1350-series driveline and drivetrain applications. Designed to restore smooth rotational power transfer between the transmission, transfer case, driveshaft, and differential, eliminating driveline vibrations, clunking during gear engagement, and joint binding caused by worn needle bearings.

Manufactured from high-strength forged steel engineered and validated to rigorous Dana OE standards for maximum torsional strength and fatigue resistance. Features a greaseable cross trunnion with a grease zerk fitting for periodic maintenance and extended service life in demanding street, towing, and off-road conditions. Built with 1.188-inch round bearing caps, a 3.625-inch operating span, precision blue nitrile rubber seals, and an outside snap-ring (OSR) retention design. Complete service kit includes the forged cross, four bearing caps with pre-packed needle bearings, four external snap rings, thrust washers, and a grease zerk fitting.

Item Details

• Brand: Dana Spicer

• Hardware Kit Part Number: 3-7-4X

• Part Type: Driveshaft Universal Joint / U-Joint Kit

• Series: 1350 Series

• Style / Design: Outside Snap Ring (OSR) / Outside Yoke Lockup

• Greaseable: Yes (Includes Threaded Grease Zerk Fitting)

• Bearing Cap Diameter: 1.188 in. (1-3/16 in. / 30.18 mm)

• Width / Operating Span: 3.625 in. (3-5/8 in. / 92.08 mm)

• Bearing Cap Type: Round

• Cross Casting Markings: SH 74 / W5

• Material: Forged Case-Hardened Steel

• Seal Type: Blue Nitrile Rubber Elastomeric Seals

• Snap Rings Included: Yes (External Snap Rings Included)

• Quantity: 1 Universal Joint Kit

VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY

• Buick: 1982–1987

• Cadillac: 2009–2014

• Chevrolet: 1960–2021

• Dodge: 1966–2010

• Ford: 1960–2020

• GMC: 1954–2021

• Hummer: 2002–2005

• Infiniti: 2004–2005

• International: 1966–1969

• Jeep: 2015–2021

• Jensen: 1954–1968

• Lincoln: 2003–2022

• Maserati: 1960–1961

• Mercury: 2006–2011

• Nissan: 2005–2013

• Oldsmobile: 1965–1986

• Pontiac: 1976–1987

• Ram: 2013–2021

• Rolls-Royce: 1951–1979

• Rover: 1971–1973

• Saab: 2008

• Toyota: 2008–2019

KEY FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS

• Serviceable Greaseable Design: Features a central grease fitting allowing regular lubrication maintenance to purge contaminants and extend joint life.

• Genuine Dana OE Engineering: Engineered and case-hardened to exact Spicer original equipment standards for superior load rating and torsional strength.

• Precision 1350 Series Dimensions: Exact 1.188\" bearing cap diameter and 3.625\" span ensure perfect fitment into 1350-series half-round and full-round driveshaft yokes.

• Positive Outside Snap-Ring Lock: Ensures firm lateral retention in the yoke ears to prevent cap walk under extreme torque loads.

• Multi-Lip Blue Elastomer Seals: Keeps grease locked in the bearing journals while sealing out dirt, water, road salt, and abrasive mud.

• Dana Spicer: 5-178X, 5178X

• Meritor: CP178X

• Neapco: 2-0053

• Ford OE/OEM: F81Z-4635-BB, F5TZ-4635-A

• General Motors OE/OEM: 374246, 609515

• Hardware Kit Part Number: 3-7-4X

• UPC Barcode: 023913121013