Quick Answer A tripod CV joint transmits engine torque at a constant rotational speed while allowing the drive shaft to change length as the suspension moves. Three needle-bearing rollers mounted...
Read More →
Quick Answer A tripod CV joint—also called a tripot joint or plunging CV joint—is a constant-velocity coupling that uses three needle-bearing rollers mounted on a three-arm spider (trunnion) running inside...
Read More →
Quick Answer A Rzeppa CV joint—also referred to as a ball-type constant-velocity joint—is a mechanical coupling patented in 1927 by Alfred Hans Rzeppa, an engineer at Ford Motor Company. The...
Read More →
Quick Answer The key differences are articulation angle and axial plunge capacity. Rzeppa joints offer up to 48–50° of articulation, making them the standard for outboard/wheel-side applications where steering is...
Read More →
Quick Answer Needle roller bearings use long, thin rollers with a length-to-diameter ratio of 4:1 or higher. They offer 2 to 8 times the load capacity of ball bearings of...
Read More →
Quick Answer What is the difference between 1310 and 1350 U-joints? The 1310 is a lighter-duty universal joint with 1.063″ bearing caps and a 3.219″ overall width, rated at 1,600...
Read More →
