Dana / Spicer SPL170X Journal and Bearing Kit – Heavy-Duty Driveshaft Repair Kit
The Dana Spicer SPL170X Journal and Bearing Kit (SPL170X-4X) is a premium heavy-duty driveshaft service component designed to restore the rotating connection between driveshaft yokes and the universal joint assembly on commercial trucks, vocational vehicles, and severe-duty applications. The journal and bearing kit replaces worn or damaged bearing cup and journal components inside a Spicer Life Series (SPL) 170X universal joint, helping eliminate driveline vibration, excessive play, clunking, and premature driveshaft wear.
Built for high-torque applications, the SPL170X series is engineered for fleets requiring durability, extended service intervals, and reliable power transfer through demanding operating environments including Class 6–8 trucks, construction equipment, refuse vehicles, buses, and vocational equipment. The SPL170 series is rated for approximately 17,000 Nm functional torque capacity, making it one of the most widely used heavy-duty Spicer driveshaft platforms.
Product Overview
Manufacturer: Dana / Spicer
Part Type: Journal and Bearing Kit
Application: Heavy-duty driveshaft universal joint service
Series: SPL170X
Component System: Spicer Life Series (SPL) Driveshaft Components
The journal and bearing kit is installed during rebuilding or repair of an SPL170X universal joint assembly. It restores the precision bearing surfaces required for smooth articulation between the driveshaft yoke ears and the universal joint cross.
Unlike conventional cross-and-bearing replacements, SPL170X components are designed as part of the Spicer Life modular driveshaft system, engineered for increased bearing capacity, reduced maintenance requirements, and improved durability under high torque loads.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dana / Spicer |
| Series | SPL170 |
| Component Type | Journal & Bearing Kit |
| Fits U-Joint Series | SPL170X |
| Driveshaft Type | Heavy-duty commercial vehicle |
| Bearing Style | Needle roller bearing assembly |
| Bearing Cap Diameter | Approximately 2.165 in (55 mm) |
| U-Joint Length | Approximately 6.456 in (164 mm) |
| Lubrication Type | Greasable SPL design |
| Application | Main driveshafts, inter-axle shafts |
| Torque Class | Heavy-duty / severe-duty |
| Material | Hardened steel bearing components |
| VMRS Classification | 024002046 (SPL170 universal joint family) |
The SPL170X universal joint platform uses 55 mm bearing caps and a 6.456-inch cross span, identifying it as part of the SPL170 heavy-duty driveshaft family.
Cross References
- Dana Spicer SPL170X, SPL170-X, SPL 170X
- Spicer SPL170 Series U-Joint
- Spicer SPL170X-4X
- PAI 6976, 6976N JUJ-6976, JUJ-6976N
- Mack 2104-SPL170X, 2104-SPL1701X
- Volvo 3947697
- Navistar 2500678 / 2500678C91
