Universal joints are a noglory item. You can't chrome 'em, and they don't make you go faster. However, worn U-joints are a safety hazard and should be replaced at the first sign of a "clunk" in the ...

Universal joint: A mechanical device that transmits torque and/or rotary motion between two shafts, while permitting angular variances. If you 'wheel your rig on a regular basis, chances are you've ...

If you have driven for a while, you have probably heard a mechanic or do-it-yourselfer use the term "universal joint." Often they'll include the name of this mechanical part in a car in a statement ...

Universal joints allow drive shafts to move up and down with the suspension while the shaft is moving so power can be transmitted when the drive shaft isn’t in a straight line between the transmission ...