I am going to try and change my U joints on the rear propeller shaft of my 2001 Quad Cab 4X4. Just wanted to see if anyone has changed these out before without a press. Thanks.

 

absolutely. They make a specialty tool that looks linda like a c-clamp that uses an impact and socket.

http://www.ntxtools.com/Merchant/gra...1/otc-7248.gif

 

I think that is a ball joint press. If that works I will rent one for free from autozone before I start the project. Thanks.

 

A sturdy vise, a couple of large drifts, and a BMF hammer. Did the joints on my old 4X4 Ranger. Should work on a Dak, too.

You can use the vise as a press, also. Just need some old sockets that are larger than the end caps of the joints.

 

I have never had to use a press for u-joints on any of my vehicles, haven't done them on my truck yet, but they look pretty straight forward to me.

 

that tool i linked before is a U-JOINT puller and pusher... thats what its called... they look alike and do the same function...

http://www.ntxtools.com/Merchant/gra...1/otc-7248.gif

 

I used a large socket and hammered them into that....it worked...ha

 

X2 Along with a BFH. You'll have it done in 10 minutes.

 

X3. Just make sure everything is clean and grit free. Pack a little grease in the cap to hold the needles and be patient but firm with them. Don't forget to reward yourself with a few beers afterwards for a job well done!