1G Drive shaft ujoints

[enriquez2000]

ive done ujoints before... broke another... im wondering if there is anyway to quickly swap one without a full shaft drop.

Im thinking if i can loosen just the parts i need it may just work... anyone ever try?

 

[pauleyman]

I've done one in place with the usual c clamp ujoint press. Its easier out of the car

 

[Widgmaster]

How would you press the new needle caps in.

 

[enriquez2000]

How would you press the new needle caps in.

I feel like the clamp would fit in there... but i dont know that's why im asking if anyone has. Its came out of the car but dropping it in my driveway will suck

 

[Widgmaster]

As my Lawyer would say "As my client was typing his answer to this question pauleyman slipped in his answer to the question so the question has been answered "

 

[enriquez2000]

I've done one in place with the usual c clamp ujoint press. Its easier out of the car

Did jack up all 4 corners to spin the shaft?

 

[pauleyman]

I dont remember honestly but probably. Ive had a floor jack and multiple sets of stands for decades so its a common occurrence when necessary

 

[enriquez2000]

I dont remember honestly but probably. Ive had a floor jack and multiple sets of stands for decades so its a common occurrence when necessary

Alright.. may try that way.. thats how i found the clunk