5-280X Universal Joint 1710 BP 1710 Series Bearing Plate style, Greasable 1710BP HEAVY DUTY

5-280XU UDS 1710 Series U-Joint — Bearing Plate Style, Greasable

The 5-280XU is a 1710 series U-joint manufactured by UDS in bearing plate (BP) retention style. The cap diameter is 1.938 inches and the overall width is 6.094 inches. The joint is greasable with the lube fitting located in the cross itself.

Specifications

• Part Number: 5-280XU
• Brand: UDS
• Series: 1710
• Cap Diameter: 1.938"
• Width: 6.094"
• Style: BP (Bearing Plate)
• Lube: Yes — lube fitting in cross

When fitting the 5-280XU, confirm the yoke ears accept a bearing plate retention style with a 1.938-inch cap diameter. The BP style uses flat bearing plates bolted to the yoke ears rather than snap rings or full-round bearing caps — verify the yoke has the correct machined plate seats for bearing plate retention. A 1710 cap installed in a yoke machined for a different retention style will not seat correctly. The 1710 series is a heavy-duty U-joint used in Class 6-8 trucks, heavy equipment, and agricultural machinery. The 1.938-inch cap diameter is significantly larger than the 1.438-inch cap on the 1480 series and the 1.693-inch cap on the 1610 series. The grease fitting is in the cross body, allowing re-lubrication without removing the U-joint from the driveline.