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Replacing U-Joints on 05'

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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 10:40 PM
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So I will be replacing my U-Joints tomorrow on my 2005 regular cab. Has anyone does this? Any tips/suggestions?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 10:24 AM
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Buy a good quality replacement, that is greaseable. Are you using a press? or old school beat them out. becareful not to bend the ears if using a press.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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Buy a good quality replacement, that is greaseable. Are you using a press? or old school beat them out. becareful not to bend the ears if using a press.
Yeah I will be using a press. Trying to get the bolts off the rear right now.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 01:48 PM
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If you are working on the front shaft use a little heat it will help break them loose.Good luck!
 
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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just an fyi -If your making big HP the nongreaseable u-joints are stronger because they aren't hollow.
 
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