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Rzeppa vs Cardan
07/02/13 at 15:46:48
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The Dana 25 (from 1949 or so) I opened up this weekend had Rzeppa joints in it, while the D27 (c1969) I also opened up had Cardan joints.

I looks like Walcks sells only the Cardan type, saying it replaces the "older" joints.

Isn't a Rzeppa joint better, being CV, than the Cardan?  Why is the Cardan joint used on the newer axles?

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Re: Rzeppa vs Cardan
Reply #1 - 07/02/13 at 17:44:32
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Rzeppa was great joint but expensive to produce and maintain. They were replaced by Bendix joint later and finally get replaced by Spicer U-joint. The Bendix was also good joint but had a less turn angle 23 degree.

Rzeppa and Bendix are no longer made.

I think it is more related with the cost then with the reliability.
  
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Re: Rzeppa vs Cardan
Reply #2 - 07/02/13 at 22:23:56
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Just happened to run across these..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/G503-Ford-GPW-Willys-MB-Army-Jeep-Rzeppa-Axle-Rebuild-Ki...
  
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