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What's Best Way To Remove/install Driveshaft U-joints On Cj-5?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by cj51967, Nov 19, 2016.

  1. Oct 16, 2018
    Mike C

    Mike C Member

    Austin, TX
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    I used my hydraulic press all the time until recently. When doing all the u-joints on my kids Jimmy project, I used my ball joint C-press. And that is all I will use in the future. By far the best tool I have found for U-joints and I've done a bunch.
     
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  2. Oct 17, 2018
    NCRenII

    NCRenII yellow fever

    Far Nor Cal
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    Quoting Mike C "ball joint C-press"
    this is the safe and appropriate method when used with the correct adapters and cups
    2nd is a shop press w/sockets
    3rd is large vise w/sockets
    4th any of the c clamp or wack-it methods should be reserved for emergency repairs as I don't think important components should be installed in means that could damage the mounting parts (shafts), or wear pieces (u jts).
    I've seen the damage that can happen with axle and more importantly driveline u jt failures.
     
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