Ryan Hunters Journey: Why was the U-Joint Protector Invented?

Ryan Hunter Inventor of U-Joint Protector

Truckers want to know why the U-Joint Protector was invented? In this video and story you’ll learn about Ryan Hunter and his brothers inspiration to solve a Trucker and Fleet owners grease and debris problem.

Who invented the U-Joint Protector: An Interview with Ryan Hunter

Ryan Hunter Inventor of U-Joint Protector

At HQ Truck Parts, we’re proud to be the exclusive distributor of the U-Joint Protector — a product created to solve a problem no grease or guard alone could fix. In this video we answer the question, “Who invented the U-Joint Protector.” We interview Ryan Hunter, the inventor, who introduces the brand new U-Joint protector. There is nothing in the market quite like it.

Ryan Hunter Invented the U-Joint Protector

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The Spark: A Trade Show Conversation That Changed Everything

As Ryan Hunter recalls, the U-Joint Protector was designed to keep grease from spattering the undercarriage. But, what we learned was that was only part of the story.

At the Mid-America Trucking Show in 2024, truckers and farmers stopping by his booth consistently pointed out the same thing: while it’s great to “keep the grease in,” they were more concerned about keeping debris out.

They didn’t just want a solution for lubrication retention — they needed one for contamination prevention.

Agricultural Conditions Are Brutal on U-Joints

One of the first groups to flag the issue was farmers. Ryan noted how grain trucks often drive directly through fields during harvest. As combines unload crops, trucks move alongside, often brushing against tall corn stalks — stalks that rise right to the level of a vehicle’s driveline.

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Calling all trucking innovators asks truckers and people in the industry to partner with HQ to get their ideas to market.

Do you spend your days on the road, hauling freight across the country? Are you constantly thinking of ways to make your job easier, safer, or more efficient? Do you have a brilliant idea for a new trucking product but don’t know where to start?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then HQ Truck Parts wants to hear from you!

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