Re: U-Joint cap retainer straps from factory

Posted by jwblazek On 2020/1/16 16:13:02

Yes, replacement u-joints have zerk fittings.

I do have the luxury of a lift, the QuickJack. I use them only on occasion as I do not care for the forward (or reverse) movement of the car as the lift picks up the car. This is inherent in the design and unless you really pay attention and be certain car is out of gear, can cause problems! Other issue I contend with using this with my Packard, the Packard frame rails are surprising close together. By the time you get the lifts under the rails, not a heck of a lot of room between them to do any work.

Pretty well done with "have to do's" on the car, now just making her look better. New carpet once I find some, ideally a seat upholstery kit (no luck yet) and exterior, adding proper Fog light brackets and hopefully, a really nice set of OEM lights. Turns out mine are aftermarket and although in great shape and even have the Packard script stamped, no where near the appearance of the original Packard ones