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70Chevy4x4Nut · 08-16-2003, 09:14 PM

I have a 71 4x4 front axle u-joint that is very stubborn. I have all the clips out, but cannot get the u-joint to move in any direction. Is there a trick to getting those thing out?

**old Rusty C10** · 08-16-2003, 09:59 PM

blast it with liquid wrench then the next day ya beat it out the usual way

70Chevy4x4Nut · 08-16-2003, 10:05 PM

Thanks for the tip. I have wd40 handy, will that be just as good?

stlaser · 08-17-2003, 08:20 AM

Yes if that doesn't work take a torch or a cheap map gas torch the kind you buy at the hardware and start heating up the outer portions of the drive shaft. Get it red hot and they should come out easy. If not do the same and put it in a press. If that still doesn't work ship it to me I have a 250 ton press I'll do it for free for ya.

**Stocker** · 09-03-2003, 07:31 PM

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Originally posted by 70Chevy4x4Nut
Thanks for the tip. I have wd40 handy, will that be just as good?

Not really IMO, I usually use WD40 but it's not as good for stuck parts as Liquid Wrench or other penetrating oil. Just my .02

trukkers69 · 09-03-2003, 09:21 PM

Try some PB Blaster That stuff will free the locks at Ft, Knox

junkyardjohn · 09-03-2003, 10:39 PM

AFTER SQUASHIN MY THUMB LIKE A GRAPE WITH A 3LB SLEDGE, I BROKE DOWN & BOUGHT A U-JOINT & BALL JOINT PRESS. IT WAS LIKE $26.00 AT HARBOR FREIGHT. PUT AN IMPACT WRENCH ON IT & IT WILL MOVE ANY U-JOINT NO MATTER HOW STUCK IT IS.
JOHN

70Chevy4x4Nut · 09-03-2003, 11:45 PM

That is a good idea John, but I ended up using a torch. I cut them babies out.

trukkers69 · 09-04-2003, 06:50 PM

WHOO HOOO! Nothin works like the ol GAS AXE

08-16-2003, 09:14 PM	#1
70Chevy4x4Nut Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TX Posts: 311	need help on u-joint removal I have a 71 4x4 front axle u-joint that is very stubborn. I have all the clips out, but cannot get the u-joint to move in any direction. Is there a trick to getting those thing out?

08-16-2003, 09:59 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	blast it with liquid wrench then the next day ya beat it out the usual way __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-17-2003, 08:20 AM	#4
stlaser Fabricator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 156	Yes if that doesn't work take a torch or a cheap map gas torch the kind you buy at the hardware and start heating up the outer portions of the drive shaft. Get it red hot and they should come out easy. If not do the same and put it in a press. If that still doesn't work ship it to me I have a 250 ton press I'll do it for free for ya. __________________ 84 C30 Chassis 60 & 14, 454/400/NP205 Retroing 98 X-tended Cab Built with the blood and sweat from the hands of a Chevy man.

09-03-2003, 09:21 PM	#6
trukkers69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sebastopol Miss. Posts: 169	Try some PB Blaster That stuff will free the locks at Ft, Knox __________________ EXPERIMENTAL STAGES OF SANITY _____________________________ Run whatcha brung, and hope you brung enuff

09-03-2003, 10:39 PM	#7
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	AFTER SQUASHIN MY THUMB LIKE A GRAPE WITH A 3LB SLEDGE, I BROKE DOWN & BOUGHT A U-JOINT & BALL JOINT PRESS. IT WAS LIKE $26.00 AT HARBOR FREIGHT. PUT AN IMPACT WRENCH ON IT & IT WILL MOVE ANY U-JOINT NO MATTER HOW STUCK IT IS. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

08-16-2003, 10:05 PM	#3
70Chevy4x4Nut Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TX Posts: 311	Thanks for the tip. I have wd40 handy, will that be just as good?

09-03-2003, 11:45 PM	#8
70Chevy4x4Nut Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TX Posts: 311	That is a good idea John, but I ended up using a torch. I cut them babies out.

09-04-2003, 06:50 PM	#9
trukkers69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sebastopol Miss. Posts: 169	WHOO HOOO! Nothin works like the ol GAS AXE __________________ EXPERIMENTAL STAGES OF SANITY _____________________________ Run whatcha brung, and hope you brung enuff



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