bsf

iTrader: (7)

Replacing my u-joints with Spicer 5-795X’s. These have the solid cross; no grease zerks; and the black rings (seal guard). First cap I pulled off my new u-joint, the black ring broke.

Have any idea where I can get replacement rings?

How do you remove the cap without breaking the rings? ETA – Got this. Padded vice + more muscle.

Any problem using a little anti-seize to prevent galvanic corrosion between aluminum yokes and steel caps.

Thanks.

fleetmgr

There's no need for anything between aluminum and steel, they occupy the same point on a chart of galvanic activity, meaning they are pretty much non-reactive with each other. If you're interested, there's a pretty good chart available from Fastenal showing this. A google using "galvanic action between aluminum and steel" will bring it up.

Any anti-seize you put on would promptly get scraped off anyway.

Kevin97ss

Did it crack or just pull off the cup? If its cracked contact the seller as it must be a defect.

bsf

iTrader: (7)

It is cracked. Research indicates this is not uncommon. Pulling the first cap/cup off by hand, I probably placed lateral pressure on the black ring (seal guard) as it was sliding off the cross. I put in a request for assistance with a Spicer rep. Hopefully he can help me get at least one replacement seal guard. However, I plan to install the u-joint with the broken seal at the rear of the driveshaft, with the bad seal on a cap in differential yoke. Then I can easily replace the seal guard if I can get my hands on one.

bsf

iTrader: (7)

From Dana Tech Service.

I only need one, but I ordered a few from Northern Drivetrain.

U-joints are installed. I will replace the bad seal guard when I get it.