if we to take the front to axle shafts out to replace the u joints, would i still be able to drive my truck?

 

you could disassemble the u-joint, and remove the inner sections of the axles, and then bolt the outer stub shafts back into the knuckle - and drive it.

however, you'd have to reassemble the brakes, bearings, and stuff, which would be a big waste of time. also - it would leak oil real bad.....

better to put it up on jack stands, pull the axles, do it right. consider replacing seals, cad bushings, and checking the cad, collar, and splines for burrs and damage.

napa has a super heavy duty front axle u-joint. i think its a Precision 377 greasable for about $30 each. its a brute.

 

ok thanks. do you happen to know what size the allen wrench is that I need to remove the brake caliper.

 

use the one that fits lol jk

 

I would but I don't have any that big. so I was just wondering if anyone knew so that I could go pick it up.

 

i think its 3/8.

 

ok thanks.