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 u-joint update... *some helpful info*
#570074
02/18/05 12:35 AM
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Joined: Nov 2002
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Mudrunner
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so i soaked my u-joints in penetrating oil overnight and they still would not budge. (86 4runner)
i took the whole mess to east county driveshaft here in san diego and the shop owner said they almost always have to cut the toy u-joints out with a torch! very hard to get out otherwise. Also mentioned that the best replacement is factory- not aftermarket. just $.02 from a proffessional- take it for what its worth...
anyway hes going to cut mine out for $10 each. not bad I think.
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Re: u-joint update... *some helpful info*
[Re: sdsnowman]
#570075
02/18/05 12:43 AM
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Joined: Jan 2003
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Mudrunner
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I've changed a LOT of Toyota u-joints and have never had to "cut" one out. Are you sure you got all the clips out? Are you using this method? http://www.4x4wire.com/tech/axle/ujoint/Much easier than trying to pound them out with a socket. I can change one in 10 minutes using this method. The hardest part is getting the clips out.
Last edited by Toy Story; 02/18/05 12:44 AM.
85 Toyota SR5 Xtra Cab P/U
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Re: u-joint update... *some helpful info*
[Re: Toy Story]
#570076
02/18/05 12:55 AM
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Mudrunner
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i took one clip off of each cap- 4 per end and soaked in gasoline and then penetrating oil for about 16 hours. i smacked the caps with a socket and 28 oz. hammer till the socket broke and only budged the cap about 1/4"
These may have been the original joints?! the driveshaft shop thinks they are.. 250k miles? is that possible? theyre defintitely toyota though..
also- the photos in the link you sent were of a much smaller driveshaft and u-joint than what i have...
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Re: u-joint update... *some helpful info*
[Re: sdsnowman]
#570077
02/18/05 02:24 AM
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Joined: Oct 2004
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Body Damage is Cool
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I always used a ball joint press and an electic impact gun. I actually just did them again 2 day. cant stand bruteforce but there warranteed to i just keep gettin new ones.
91 pickup 5.29's US GEAR.35x 12.50 trxus m/t.5 speed swap- SOLD!
96 4Runna limited-toytec/OME lift,diff drop Nitto 285/75/16 Elocked=butter
07 FJ cruiser 3" DR coilovers 285/75/16 nitto TG. allpro sliders
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Re: u-joint update... *some helpful info*
[Re: willzrunna96]
#570078
02/18/05 02:52 AM
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Joined: Nov 2002
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Mudrunner
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whats up w/ bruteforce?? thats what everybody said to get so i got them. theyre still in the box.. should i take them back? i dont want a p.o.s. i tow a trailer and do some heavy wheeling in deep sand....
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Re: u-joint update... *some helpful info*
[Re: sdsnowman]
#570079
02/18/05 03:02 AM
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Joined: Oct 2004
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Body Damage is Cool
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they should be fine i just had my driveshaft phased wrong so i blew my back one out i put another btuteforce in in it feels good
91 pickup 5.29's US GEAR.35x 12.50 trxus m/t.5 speed swap- SOLD!
96 4Runna limited-toytec/OME lift,diff drop Nitto 285/75/16 Elocked=butter
07 FJ cruiser 3" DR coilovers 285/75/16 nitto TG. allpro sliders
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Re: u-joint update... *some helpful info*
[Re: sdsnowman]
#570080
02/18/05 03:18 AM
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Joined: Oct 2002
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Toyota & Classifieds Moderator
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Oh yeah, they can last that long. Finally had to change mine when I found out the driveline was bowed. Shop sounds like a good place; recommend 'em in the other section once you get yer stuff back. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
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Re: u-joint update... *some helpful info*
[Re: kewlynx]
#570081
02/18/05 05:09 AM
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Anonymous
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I used a big bench vice to press them out, after I pulled the clips off.
ANdrew
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Re: u-joint update... *some helpful info*
[Re: sdsnowman]
#570082
02/18/05 07:22 AM
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Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 79
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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when I pressed mine out the caps were so frozen in the shaft that the tabs bent and I had to replace the shaft yoke end. but if you got it to move at all the method mentioned above does work wonders.
a cutting torch makes easy work of them.
and yes they can last 250k
mine went out about 215k mudding and sand and lots of creek running.
the toyota u joints are the best replacement to use if you can get them. there worth the extra that the stealer(dealer)charges for them
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