We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Universal joint sockets aren't the kind of tool that everyone will need; chances are, most don't even know what they do. If you're reading ...

If you work on cars — either as a professional mechanic or as a DIYer — or in another trade requiring the frequent use of sockets and hand tools, you probably understand how tricky some jobs can be, ...

There’s always one bolt. One bolt that’s just out of reach, placed just awkwardly enough that you can’t get a socket on it. The bolt that after hours of wrenching will make you give up and wonder why ...

Lego’s Technic line features all kinds of mechanical devices, from cogs to gears to chains and even pneumatic components. However, the vast majority of these components are made out of plastic and are ...

Engineering and manufacturing specialist CCTY has developed a simplified new universal joint design that delivers better performance and improved durability compared to the familiar old U-joint. The ...

Summertime is the season for repairing universal joints on PTO driveshafts that drive mowers, hay conditioners and brush cutters. Whether you use a vise, hammer and socket, or special tool (such as a ...

Universal joints are a noglory item. You can't chrome 'em, and they don't make you go faster. However, worn U-joints are a safety hazard and should be replaced at the first sign of a "clunk" in the ...

Start talking about universal joints, and the common man's eyes glaze over. For us 'wheelers, however, the constantly evolving world of the U-joint is fodder for hours of conversation and debate. Heck ...