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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 07:38 PM
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When I took my driveshaft off one of the clips broke off the cup. Do I need to get a new u joint or is it okay without the clip. You can see in the picture one side has a clip and one doesn't.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 09:05 PM
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If I were you, I would replace that u-joint. It doesn`t look to be in good condition, and there not that expensive.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 09:57 PM
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This happens when clips pop off

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Just replace the u joint. It's like 15 bucks for a precsion, greasble one. Which is a moog.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 10:57 PM
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Ok I'm going to replace it. Just need to buy a grease gun and the kit from harbor freight for doing u joints and ball joints since I need to do those also. Is this the right kit to do the u joint and ball joints?http://m.harborfreight.com/ball-join...les-60827.html
 
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 11:05 PM
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I would go to the part store and rent theirs. Might as well bend theirs.

Unless you want to spend more money and buy a good press.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 08:16 AM
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You really dont need a kit. Just use sockets and a table vise.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Ham Bone
This happens when clips pop off



Just replace the u joint. It's like 15 bucks for a precsion, greasble one. Which is a moog.
That is the perfect illustration my friend. internet high five

btw -- my little girls can change a ujoint with no tools at all.
 
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