Getting a u-joint out - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

86Project · 02-20-2003, 05:02 PM

How do i do it without a vise. I don't have access to a vise readily and I don't want to pay someone. Got the clamps off and hit it with a BFH and a small socket but to no avail. Help me out guys, how do I get it off, a bigger FH? Let me know Please

Pat · 02-20-2003, 05:08 PM

If you don't have a vise or a press then it is up the the hammer to do the work for you.. Just be care full not to knick the flanges or ears ..

vova · 02-20-2003, 05:18 PM

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/ujoint_install/

It's under the tech section...

86Project · 02-20-2003, 05:24 PM

i didn't see that under the search either

ttabbal · 02-20-2003, 06:53 PM

You could always get the cheap Harbor Freight 3 in one press. I think it's still on sale for $29. I got one for balljoint stuff, but it says it works on U-Joints as well. The tech link vova posted is very good as well. If you missed it, you didn't search right.

But that's okay, you're still a newbie and you're in the right place.

Shizuka · 02-20-2003, 10:37 PM

I use sockets and a hammer to get them out.

Steps I take.
1. remove clips from ujoint
2. hold down driveshaft on concrete floor
3. find socket that is slightly smaller than ujoint cap.
4. tap, bang, and beat socket until the cap opposite of the one you're beating on starts to come out.
5. once cap is far enough out clamp it with visegrips and hit visegrips until cap is removed.

It's essential that the shaft does not move when you hit the cap. You can place socket on the floor and beat on the opposite side of the joint, it can get clumsy. Also, soak the joint with penetrating oil.

Don't give up, adapt and overcome.

AxlesUp · 02-20-2003, 10:46 PM

yea i live in an apartment complex and run into the same crap so i bought a tiger tool it is awesome. tiger tool has a web site that sells direct or u can get them from mike at complete offroad.
peace
Jw

86Project · 02-21-2003, 06:46 AM

Appreciate all the info I'll tear into it again tonight. Thanks again.

jdjanda · 02-21-2003, 08:55 AM

I've used the hammer, bj-press and shop press. The bj-press is by far the best.

I use a ball-pen hammer in the field. I always smack both sides with the rounded end of the hammer to break the caps loose if it is an old joint.

Spank · 02-21-2003, 01:20 PM

Just get a bigger BFH. If they're the original joints, they'll probably be stubborn a hell anyway.

animator · 02-21-2003, 03:55 PM

I use a large bolt and a hammer. No sense in beating up a socket. It helps if you have a table with a hole in it.

Chad H · 02-21-2003, 07:32 PM

Make sure that the clips are actually removed.. Some have inner clips, some have outer, and some have both..
Then of course there is the melter plastic crap

Put some heat to it, it will go...

reddwarf · 02-22-2003, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chad H
Some have inner clips, some have outer, and some have both..

Both? Never seen that...do you know of a specific application?

Philabuster · 02-22-2003, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 86Project
How do i do it without a vise. I don't have access to a vise readily and I don't want to pay someone. Got the clamps off and hit it with a BFH and a small socket but to no avail. Help me out guys, how do I get it off, a bigger FH? Let me know Please

I've done it with a BFH and two small 2x4's (standing up on the long side) in a friends driveway a few times. It works, but not as easy as a good vise.

Hillbilly · 02-22-2003, 03:22 PM

I was taught to use a C clamp before I bought a vise. A BFH works just aswell.

86Project · 02-24-2003, 04:31 AM

I really appreciate all the help and info, made what seemed like a scary job really freakin easy. Thanks again did it with a BFH and a socket didn't have a vise or c clamps or a good set of pliers so I just beat it till it came all the way through one side pulled the cap off and leaned it out the front side. Really, Really easy took less than ten minutes for both U-joints. thanks Knowledge is power

Mustard Dog · 02-24-2003, 07:07 AM

I actuially just learned how to pull those this weekend. I have a big vice, but fatkid showed me the hammer and sockets way since we won't have the vice on the trail

SanDiegoCJ · 02-24-2003, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mustard Dog
I actuially just learned how to pull those this weekend. I have a big vice, but fatkid showed me the hammer and sockets way since we won't have the vice on the trail

I know the hammer and socket method well. I helped a buddy
change out the rear driveshaft u-joint on his daughters Heep on
the side of the highway a few months back on the way to the
desert. 45 mins start to finish.

Imkunfused · 02-24-2003, 11:45 AM

Actually if you do it right, and the caps arent rusted in.. all you need is a hammer, and you dont even have to hit the ujoint

shaggyzukin · 02-24-2003, 07:16 PM

I have a vice in my Jeep. Soon it will be attatched to a plate welded to some square tubing that will fit into my reciever hitch.
Seems easy enough.
Shaggy

sleslie · 02-25-2003, 07:17 AM

If thay are orginal heat it up untill black shit shoot out and that hit it with a BFH[SIZE=3]

02-20-2003, 05:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
86Project Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6294 Location: Flat Sunny Florida Now Posts: 113	Getting a u-joint out How do i do it without a vise. I don't have access to a vise readily and I don't want to pay someone. Got the clamps off and hit it with a BFH and a small socket but to no avail. Help me out guys, how do I get it off, a bigger FH? Let me know Please __________________ 02 Saleen Vert - Lots of shit done 92 4Runner, BJ's, LC springs, 285's, Man Hubs, Tons Planned

02-20-2003, 05:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pat Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 120 Location: Wild Wild West Posts: 7,972	If you don't have a vise or a press then it is up the the hammer to do the work for you.. Just be care full not to knick the flanges or ears .. __________________ . . . .Try out a AppleSeed... http://www.appleseedinfo.org/ . . . .

02-20-2003, 05:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
vova Does yer dewg bite? Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 196 Location: Los Gatos - Ca - U.S.A Posts: 8,227 Blog Entries: 2	http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/ujoint_install/ It's under the tech section... __________________ 85' Toyota truck/runner. 60/14 bolt, 4.3L, 39.5's. 07' Turner RFX for exercise. (Ride hard or ride cross country) In loving memory of Madelyn Rose Ekhilevsky 04/17/04 - 12/08/08

02-20-2003, 05:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
86Project Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6294 Location: Flat Sunny Florida Now Posts: 113	thanks i didn't see that under the search either __________________ 02 Saleen Vert - Lots of shit done 92 4Runner, BJ's, LC springs, 285's, Man Hubs, Tons Planned

02-20-2003, 10:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Shizuka Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16213 Location: l Posts: 35	Sockets I use sockets and a hammer to get them out. Steps I take. 1. remove clips from ujoint 2. hold down driveshaft on concrete floor 3. find socket that is slightly smaller than ujoint cap. 4. tap, bang, and beat socket until the cap opposite of the one you're beating on starts to come out. 5. once cap is far enough out clamp it with visegrips and hit visegrips until cap is removed. It's essential that the shaft does not move when you hit the cap. You can place socket on the floor and beat on the opposite side of the joint, it can get clumsy. Also, soak the joint with penetrating oil. Don't give up, adapt and overcome. Last edited by Shizuka; 02-20-2003 at 10:53 PM.

02-20-2003, 06:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
ttabbal Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Member # 11508 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 338	You could always get the cheap Harbor Freight 3 in one press. I think it's still on sale for $29. I got one for balljoint stuff, but it says it works on U-Joints as well. The tech link vova posted is very good as well. If you missed it, you didn't search right. But that's okay, you're still a newbie and you're in the right place.

02-20-2003, 10:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
AxlesUp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 1994 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 662	yea i live in an apartment complex and run into the same crap so i bought a tiger tool it is awesome. tiger tool has a web site that sells direct or u can get them from mike at complete offroad. peace Jw __________________ AxlesUp@hotmail.com

02-21-2003, 06:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
86Project Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6294 Location: Flat Sunny Florida Now Posts: 113	Thanks Appreciate all the info I'll tear into it again tonight. Thanks again. __________________ 02 Saleen Vert - Lots of shit done 92 4Runner, BJ's, LC springs, 285's, Man Hubs, Tons Planned

02-21-2003, 08:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
jdjanda Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5982 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,292	I've used the hammer, bj-press and shop press. The bj-press is by far the best. I use a ball-pen hammer in the field. I always smack both sides with the rounded end of the hammer to break the caps loose if it is an old joint. __________________ Was that a comment meant to hurt? RU Dysfuncational http://thisdysfunctional.org/forum

02-21-2003, 01:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
Spank Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12504 Location: Palm Desert, CA Posts: 808	Just get a bigger BFH. If they're the original joints, they'll probably be stubborn a hell anyway. __________________ -Will

02-21-2003, 03:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
animator Rapey Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13701 Location: Plano/Dallas Posts: 4,083	I use a large bolt and a hammer. No sense in beating up a socket. It helps if you have a table with a hole in it. __________________ Think you're a marksman? Test your skills by joining the 200yd Iron Sight Challenge happening NOW in the OSR Forum: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/outdo...-may-31-a.html

02-21-2003, 07:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
Chad H Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7340 Location: Bemidji, Minnesota Posts: 2,524	Make sure that the clips are actually removed.. Some have inner clips, some have outer, and some have both.. Then of course there is the melter plastic crap Put some heat to it, it will go... __________________ [COLOR=BLACK] You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel [/COLOR]

02-22-2003, 03:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
Hillbilly Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 857 Location: Dickson TN Posts: 1,154	I was taught to use a C clamp before I bought a vise. A BFH works just aswell.

02-24-2003, 04:31 AM	#16 (permalink)
86Project Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6294 Location: Flat Sunny Florida Now Posts: 113	Damn that was easy I really appreciate all the help and info, made what seemed like a scary job really freakin easy. Thanks again did it with a BFH and a socket didn't have a vise or c clamps or a good set of pliers so I just beat it till it came all the way through one side pulled the cap off and leaned it out the front side. Really, Really easy took less than ten minutes for both U-joints. thanks Knowledge is power __________________ 02 Saleen Vert - Lots of shit done 92 4Runner, BJ's, LC springs, 285's, Man Hubs, Tons Planned

02-24-2003, 07:07 AM	#17 (permalink)
Mustard Dog Chubby Chaser Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7889 Location: Dumb Island Posts: 13,045	I actuially just learned how to pull those this weekend. I have a big vice, but fatkid showed me the hammer and sockets way since we won't have the vice on the trail __________________ Eric Anderson TIN BENDERS Hendrix XR Chassis #001 Ultra4 #66 4Wheel Parts, Raceline, PSC, Bilstein, Marlin Crawler, Smittybilt, HendriX, PacificFab, G2 Axle, PAC Spring, G&J, MAXXIS Roxy's in the industry and I'm a sponsored professional driver. The two of us together make a powerhouse. Accepting the things I cannot change.

02-24-2003, 11:45 AM	#19 (permalink)
Imkunfused Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2804 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,359	Actually if you do it right, and the caps arent rusted in.. all you need is a hammer, and you dont even have to hit the ujoint __________________ A conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel so good

02-24-2003, 07:16 PM	#20 (permalink)
shaggyzukin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8679 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 223	I have a vice in my Jeep. Soon it will be attatched to a plate welded to some square tubing that will fit into my reciever hitch. Seems easy enough. Shaggy __________________ 1987 Zuki, webber, 31's. 1988 XJ, parting out SWJA Tresurer Last edited by shaggyzukin; 02-24-2003 at 07:17 PM.

02-25-2003, 07:17 AM	#21 (permalink)
sleslie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9245 Location: sydney Posts: 35	If thay are orginal heat it up untill black shit shoot out and that hit it with a BFH[SIZE=3]

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