Overview
The Dana Spicer 5-260X is a replacement U-joint for Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles, built with a forged cross and an inside snap ring. Dana Spicer presents it as an OEM replacement, the same joint type that came in the vehicle from the factory.
The joint is not lubeable and is rated for highway use. Check the cup size and snap ring dimension against your axle before fitting.
Key features
- Forged cross for heavy-duty replacement service
- Inside snap ring design
- OEM replacement joint for Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles
- Serviceable for extended service life, per Dana Spicer
- Marked highway rated
- Marked not lubeable
Matching the joint to your axle
U-joint fit depends on the axle rather than the year of the vehicle. Cup size and snap ring to snap ring measurement decide whether the new joint sits square in the yoke and bearing caps. Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles use different sizing, so measure the old joint or the axle before ordering.
Measuring is simple but worth doing carefully. Measure across the cup diameter at the bearing cap, then measure from snap ring to snap ring. Check the yoke ears for wear, since a worn yoke can cause a correct joint to bind or fail early. If the old joint is already gone, the bearing cap bores and yoke can still show the right size.
- Measure cup diameter across the bearing cap
- Compare snap ring to snap ring distance
- Check yoke condition before fitting
Specifications
| Brand | Dana Spicer |
|---|---|
| Part number | 5-260X |
| UPC | 23913121112 |
| Axle application | Dana 30 and Dana 44 |
| Cup size | 1.062in. |
| Snap ring to snap ring | 2.188in. |
| Snap ring position | Inside |
| Construction | Forged cross |
| Lubeable | No |
| Highway rated | Yes |
Vehicle fitment
No vehicle, model or year is named for this U-joint, so no vehicle fitment is stated. It is sized by axle, with a cup size of 1.062in. and a snap ring to snap ring measurement of 2.188in., and these should be checked against the axle.
Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles appear across several vehicle generations, so match the axle first. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Measure the cup size and snap ring to snap ring distance on your axle and compare them with 1.062in. and 2.188in. before fitting. Because the joint is marked not lubeable, do not plan on greasing it through a fitting.
What’s included
One Dana Spicer 5-260X U-joint with an inside snap ring. Not included: yokes, bearing caps and other axle hardware.
