a swivel joint for pressure containing conduits such as movable flow lines may comprise a pair of hub elements each having means establishing interconnection with a section of flow line , the hub elements being abutted in such a manner as to define a flow passage through the swivel joint construction . a thrust flange is formed on each of the hub elements , the flanges being retained within a split housing structure that serves to retain the swivel joint in assembly . rotatable relationship between the hub elements and the body structure is established by a thrust bearing that is interposed between an internal shoulder of the housing and a segmented bearing retainer that also forms a part of one of the thrust flanges . a low friction spacer element may be disposed between the thrust flanges of the hubs to prevent the development of friction retardation of swivel movement . the hubs interfit to define a sealed recess within which is received a seal sleeve that is of sufficient length to transition the joint between the abutted hubs . the split bearing retainer enables the thrust bearing to be easily removed and replaced by means of field repair .