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How did that happen? Were you at the track with slicks on?
Please share that story.
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Chas,
I had an entire thread on how I lost my u-joint but now I can't find it for some reason. To answer the question, this happened on the street with street tires. I'm running 335/35/17 Michelin Pilot Sports. I eased onto the throttle pretty good one morning and I started to experience some mild wheel hop. Before I could get off the gas, the u-joint let go. Scared the crap out of me. Thank goodness for the drive line safety loop. There are a few more pictures in my gallery.
After this happened, I upgraded to the custom ERA rearend so I could completely eliminate the wheel hop. I also switched to the Spicer maintenance free u-joints.
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I never thought about it before, but there is a correct and incorrect way to install a u-joint. It does make sense to put the hole in compression.
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I was aware of the correct way to install u-joints and I confirmed that mine were properly installed with the grease fitting in compression.
Chris