jcl
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whats the easist way to change em? i dont have a press. would i be better of taking the driveshaft somewhere and pay em?
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VortecJeep
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Do you have a bench vise? It can be used as a press.
mbalbritton
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hammer and a socket. Find a socket that's just a hair smaller than the cap. I like to put to hammer on the ratchet end of it, so I don't flare the socket end. But preferably, I use an old spare.
After you get the new U-joint in, take the hammer and hit the end of the yoke a few times on each side to relieve any tension. when the U-joint rotates easy, you're good to go.
After you get the new U-joint in, take the hammer and hit the end of the yoke a few times on each side to relieve any tension. when the U-joint rotates easy, you're good to go.
Macdaddy4738
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Just order the press from Harbor Freight. 32 bucks...cant go wrong. Most of the places I've seen around here want 100+ for a press kit.
In my mind, if your replacing the drive shaft u-joints yourself, you'll want to replace the axleshaft joints yourself as well, so why not make the investment now?
In my mind, if your replacing the drive shaft u-joints yourself, you'll want to replace the axleshaft joints yourself as well, so why not make the investment now?