Dana Spicer 5-160X 1410-Series Universal Joint
The Dana Spicer 5-160X Universal Joint is a genuine Spicer, greaseable driveshaft U-joint designed for 1410-series driveline applications. It uses an outside-snap-ring configuration with round bearing cups and is engineered to transmit torque while accommodating normal driveshaft operating angles and suspension movement.
The 5-160X is commonly used in rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive applications at the transmission, transfer case, support bearing, axle and constant-velocity driveshaft positions. Its serviceable lubrication design makes it a dependable replacement for trucks and other vehicles requiring a traditional greaseable 1410-series joint.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dana Spicer |
| Part number | 5-160X |
| Component type | Driveshaft universal-joint kit |
| Series | 1410 / SPL36 dimensional family |
| U-joint style | Outside snap ring—OSR |
| Lubrication type | Greaseable |
| Pre-greased | No |
| Recommended grease | NLGI Grade 2 |
| Grease fitting included | Yes |
| Bearing-cup type | Round |
| Bearing-cap diameter | 1.188 in. |
| Bearing-cap diameter | 30.175 mm |
| Overall span, axis A | 4.188 in. |
| Overall span, axis B | 4.188 in. |
| Overall span | 106.4 mm |
| Snap-ring type | External |
| Snap rings included | Yes |
| Material | Steel |
| Mounting hardware included | No |
| Drive configurations | 4WD and RWD |
| VMRS code | 024-002-046 |
| North American catalog origin | USA |
| Package quantity | 1 kit |
Dana catalogs the 5-160X as a symmetrical joint, with the same 1.188-inch bearing diameter and 4.188-inch outside cup-to-cup span on both axes.
Cross-references and alternatives
- Dana Spicer 5-160X
- Dana Spicer Select 25-160X
- MOOG 295
- Neapco 2-0054
Dana’s official Spicer Select interchange chart identifies all four numbers as greaseable, outside-snap-ring U-joints for the 1410 series.
Related Dana numbers
The following are related 1410-series products but should not automatically be treated as identical replacements:
- Dana Spicer 5-1410-1X — greaseable 1410/SPL36-series U-joint
- Dana Spicer 5-1410X — non-greaseable 1410/SPL36-series U-joint
- Dana Spicer Select 15-160X — alternate Dana aftermarket line
- Dana Spicer Select 25-160X — Dana-engineered direct aftermarket alternative
Dana lists the 5-160X separately from the 5-1410-1X and 5-1410X in its vehicle application catalogs. The physical dimensions, maintenance design and application requirements should therefore be confirmed before substituting one for another.
