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Shyguy · 04-10-2011, 04:40 PM

Yep, beating u-joints can be a mess, I know. It is easy to drop a pin or so and then it keeps the cap from going far enough to put in clip.

I ruined one or two u-joints using a hammer. My son and brother always use the beat method without a problem.

I like the c-clamp style tool that is designed for this job better. One can be gotten at most auto parts stores as a loan-a-tool or Harbor Freight sells them for right at $50. I bought mine on sale for $40.

04-10-2011, 04:40 PM	#7
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: u joints Yep, beating u-joints can be a mess, I know. It is easy to drop a pin or so and then it keeps the cap from going far enough to put in clip. I ruined one or two u-joints using a hammer. My son and brother always use the beat method without a problem. I like the c-clamp style tool that is designed for this job better. One can be gotten at most auto parts stores as a loan-a-tool or Harbor Freight sells them for right at $50. I bought mine on sale for $40. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.