Hey everyone,

I am new to the forum and i got a 2006 ran quad cab 4x4 big horn edition. I need to replace my u joints on the rear drive shaft. Before i get into doing this i was wondering if there was n e tips or tricks yall can share to help the process.

Thanks!

 

get a 3in1 balljoint kit from harberfright it will make your life easy my .02 cents

 

press makes light work of them if you have access to one however an impact socket with a hammer should tap them out, patience is key with the hammer method, hit too hard or not square and you will be picking up needles

 

Well some ujoints can be more stubborn than others, luckily you are doing a drive shaft and only have to beat out two of the four. If you have a press then you are way ahead of the game, if not a 2lb hammer and an impact socket will work. If you have a torch you can heat the meat that is holding in the ujoint and that sometimes makes it easier to beat out. But if you have a torch you could take the easy way out and just cut the ujoint out, then the cups knock out really easy but your still stuck beating them back in. Like sbsga said though make certain you are hitting it square and not too hard initially because it sucks hunting that one needle bearing that somehow you managed to loose after it feel out.

Good luck.

 

Using a ball joint press is the best method I've found. Most parts stores have them on their loaner programs and they're easier to get your hands on than a shop press.

 

Aren't U-Joints covered under the powertrain warranty, if I'm not mistaken???

 

you can also put the new joints in the freezer overnight before you put them in if you have time, they will go in like you wiped them down with ky.

 

Thanks for all the responses. I have a friend who has the u joint tool to take them out. I appreciate all the info.