U joints went out

[Squirrelsmith]

One of more of my driveline u joins shit the bed. The list just keeps growing of things to do

 

[Shaggy]

One of more of my driveline u joins shit the bed. The list just keeps growing of things to do

Sounds like a fun ride! Get to work!

 

[Squirrelsmith]

Got 2 spicer life series joints. Be doin the work soon. Cant wait to be driving her again

 

[OR VietVet]

Have you done u-joints before? If not then, make sure you phase them correctly when you install them. Mark the spot on the front part of the driveshaft and the yoke and make sure they are aligned right when install the u-joint.

 

[exp500]

Don't count on the shipping grease to hold the caps on! Some of the newer ones are slippery not tacky. ( I hav'nt tried the Lifetime Lube ones). I always figured if you have to remove the caps to install them then ya might as well have a grease fitting. Already have your hands full trying to align parts/press/ arbors caps. Last thing you want is to chase a cap across the room or worse, picking up needle bearings and having to clean regrease the whole thing.

 

[swathdiver]

Not bad for a 20+ year old truck! Happy New Year Kevan!

 

[tom3]

Watching a show on TV the other night, guy (Ant?) just pecked on the U-joints, just about fell out, started the new ones in and a couple easy whacks and done.

I laughed. Only on TV, not in the real world.

 

[drakon543]

Got 2 spicer life series joints. Be doin the work soon. Cant wait to be driving her again

i put Spicer's in my 97. beefy and holy cow i always thought u joints were easy. when you buy for strength and lifetime its a bit harder to get it back together.

 

[OR VietVet]

Watching a show on TV the other night, guy (Ant?) just pecked on the U-joints, just about fell out, started the new ones in and a couple easy whacks and done.

I laughed. Only on TV, not in the real world.

That guy Ant is on one of those Motor Trend TV car shows.

 

[Squirrelsmith]

Pressing on the last one the cap exploded, don't use a socket!