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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Universal joint sockets aren't the kind of tool that everyone will need; chances are, most don't even know what they do. If you're reading ...

If you work on cars — either as a professional mechanic or as a DIYer — or in another trade requiring the frequent use of sockets and hand tools, you probably understand how tricky some jobs can be, ...

There’s always one bolt. One bolt that’s just out of reach, placed just awkwardly enough that you can’t get a socket on it. The bolt that after hours of wrenching will make you give up and wonder why ...

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 ...

Summertime is the season for repairing universal joints on PTO driveshafts that drive mowers, hay conditioners and brush cutters. Whether you use a vise, hammer and socket, or special tool (such as a ...

Here are some tips and tricks about U-joint maintenance and repair: 1. There are two types of U-joints: greaseable and non-greaseable. Equipment manufacturers specify U-joint lubrication intervals in ...

The constant velocity (CV) joint has gotten a bad rap over the years. Most often it's the same tired story about a torn CV boot or shaft failing under the mildest off-road conditions. So why, then, ...