Product Summary

Universal Fit, Single Joint Universal Joint Style

  • Features needle bearing u-joints
  • They have full compliment bearings
  • Made of the highest quality for racing
  • Features Forged Vanadium steel yokes and u-joint
  • There is a 3/4" round on one end and a 13/16"-36 spline on the other
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Key Specs

MFG. Part #401-50611
Universal Joint StyleSingle Joint
End #13/4" Round
End #213/16"-36 Spline
Spline Count36
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Sweet Manufacturing 401-50611 Details

Dont jeopardize your safety with inferior quality steering components. Speedway offers only the finest steering U-joints available. Made by Sweet Manufacturing. These steering universal joints have a 3/4" round weld-on end.

  • Full compliment bearings
  • Forged Vanadium steel yokes and u-joint
  • Highest quality for racing or street
  • Features needle bearing u-joints
  • 13/16"-36 Spline
Learn more about u-joints and steering systems by reading our tech article. U-Joint Selection and Design.

Note: GM columns measure slightly less than 1" while IDIDIT and Flaming River columns measure a true 1".  DO NOT interchange these u-joints.

Item Details

'Big GM Gear Box, Pre ''78
13-16"-36 Spline'

Application

When purchasing U-Joints, 3 easy steps will help ensure that they will be correct for your application.

STEP 1
Be sure to measure the diameter of the shaft and count the number of splines on the shaft. Some shafts have a blank spot ground on one side. To get the correct number of splines, use a flat edge and cover the blank half of the shaft through the diameter and count the splines on the other half. Multiply that number by 2, thus giving you the total number of splines on the full circumference of the shaft.

STEP 2

Choose which shaft type best suits your application: 3/4" weld on, 3/4" DD or 1" DD.

STEP 3
With these two pieces of information at hand, refer to our chart to find the appropriate part number of the ujoint for your specific application.

Sweet Manufacturing 401-50611 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #401-50611
BrandSweet Manufacturing
Universal Joint StyleSingle Joint
End #13/4" Round
End #213/16"-36 Spline
Spline Count36
GENERAL
Spline End13/16"-36
Overall Length3.75"
Outside Diameter1.355"
Max Operating Angle30 °
Set Screw IncludedYes
Material TypeSteel
FinishOxide
ColorBlack
Sold in QuantityEach

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

17 Reviews

Overall Assessment

Customers commend the product for its quality and trustworthiness. They noted its practicality in applications such as steering shafts, race cars, and street rods, with its perfect fit and performance being particularly appreciated. The product's superior material quality, safety, and usability were consistent themes. Its tight tolerances and strong, non-wobbling fit received specific mention. Users also praised the successful implementation in their specific projects, like fig 8 derby cars and Saginaw steering conversions. Several customers acknowledged that while the product could be costly, they value its reliability and would repurchase, attesting to its superiority over competitors.

4.7

17 reviews

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Most Liked Positive Review

5.0

Sweet steering u-joint

This is just what i needed to finish my Saginaw steering conversion. Sweet Mfg. is highly respected in the industry, especially the circle track car group. The product has very tight tolerances and is made in America. Speedway Motors experts answered my technical question thoroughly and shipped the item promptly once I placed the order.

Most Liked Negative Review

3.0

Still build the car

Still build the car

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Definitely

5.0

8 months ago

Farmer

Sheboygan wi

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Easy installation

Would Recommend

Works great

5.0

2 years ago

Racerguy

Phoenix, Az

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Used it on my 74 Nova stock car. Fit was perfect for the larger input shaft on the steering gear.

Would Recommend

Great product

5.0

3 years ago

Dave

Wa.state

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It has sweet name on it has to be good. i trust them you can buy cheaper .but trust the best. Cant go wrong

Would Recommend

great product

5.0

3 years ago

bob

Fontana CA

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used on the steering shaft

Would Recommend

Still build the car

3.0

4 years ago

Charlie

Ridgecrest, CA

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Still build the car

Would Recommend

I will being again

5.0

5 years ago

Michael B

Carriere Ms

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I could only fine my part at speedway.

Would Recommend

Steering help

4.0

6 years ago

grant52gmc

washington

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steering joints were clearly labeled. Easy to find the ones i needed

Would Recommend

Steering parts

5.0

7 years ago

Fig 8 racer

Central Illinois

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Used this for a fig 8 derby car. Works great.

Would Recommend

Quality piece

4.0

7 years ago

johnygman

Mandan, ND

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I've used these on several projects on a variety of race cars all with success. Sweet makes quality stuff but it can get expensive--especially if you have several in a steering application.

Would Recommend

Yes very good

4.0

7 years ago

Chappy

Windyville mo

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Worked great

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Questions & Answers

4 Questions • 5 Answers

I measured .790 Which is about .022 smaller than 13/16". Will the 13/16" work or will it be too loose?

by Donnie

• 9 years ago

1 answer

How do I measure the diameter of the shaft? My input shaft has a flat area on it, do I measure from the flat or do I measure the shaft fully round?

by Donnie

• 9 years ago

1 answer

Will this work with a 1975 buick regal with a stock steering box?

by Hobby14s

• 10 years ago

1 answer

Does this joint have set screws on either end?

by buck7940

• 11 years ago

2 answers

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