I just got an aluminum friveshaft. Should I change the u-joints just to be safe? Can I do it myself or what? Thanks
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Re: Changing u-joints needed?
You might as well change them out as cheap as they are. If there is an old u-joint in the new ds you will probably see what looks like a couple little plastic pins that will need to be heated to remove. You will probably need a torch, and point it away from you when heating as the plastic will come puking out of there.
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Originally posted by cam98aro View Postget a socket that will fit the cap on the u joint and start bashing it with a hammer-<i>Travis</i><br /><b>99 Trans Am, Pewter, A4</b> Forged, stalled, and cammed<br /><b>85 Buick Regal WH1 T-Type</b> It\'d be cool if it ran...<br /><b>94 Camaro 3.4, Teal, M5</b> The daily beater
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Re: Changing u-joints needed?
I drilled out the plastic pins. Then used a vise.
Dont forget to insall the retainer rings.
If the u joints arent bad (they prolly arent) id use them till they get loose. If and when they start to wear out you can just jack the car up and undo 4 bolts. Then theres your driveshaft again. if this were a part tucked away between your floorboard and tranmission i would go ahead and swap em. But since its so easy just use em, tear em up then replace.
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Re: Changing u-joints needed?
Originally posted by chevy3504me View PostI drilled out the plastic pins. Then used a vise.
Dont forget to insall the retainer rings.
If the u joints arent bad (they prolly arent) id use them till they get loose. If and when they start to wear out you can just jack the car up and undo 4 bolts. Then theres your driveshaft again. if this were a part tucked away between your floorboard and tranmission i would go ahead and swap em. But since its so easy just use em, tear em up then replace.
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