How long will it take me? 4x4front repair. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

da-burb · 12-02-2003, 02:06 AM

It sounds like the needle bearings have evaporated from the front RH u-joint. This is in my 72 3/4ton 4x4 plow truck. The lack of snow at the moment means I should get it fixed now rather than when I need to use it to push snow. How much time would or should this take for a first timer.

LeRoy · 12-02-2003, 02:25 AM

It's not that bad. Took me a day to do both sides and I'm not speedy or an expert. This was my first time. Check out those wheel bearing real close. If they're original, now would be a good time to replace them and the races

HeavyK20 · 12-02-2003, 03:06 PM

I agree, it won't be that bad. You might want to get a socket for the spindle nuts. Also make sure the axle tubes are clean before reinstalling the axles or you will push a bunch of sludge into the differential.

12-02-2003, 02:06 AM	#1
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	How long will it take me? 4x4front repair. It sounds like the needle bearings have evaporated from the front RH u-joint. This is in my 72 3/4ton 4x4 plow truck. The lack of snow at the moment means I should get it fixed now rather than when I need to use it to push snow. How much time would or should this take for a first timer. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

12-02-2003, 02:25 AM	#2
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	It's not that bad. Took me a day to do both sides and I'm not speedy or an expert. This was my first time. Check out those wheel bearing real close. If they're original, now would be a good time to replace them and the races __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

12-02-2003, 03:06 PM	#3
HeavyK20 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New Richmond, WI Posts: 547	I agree, it won't be that bad. You might want to get a socket for the spindle nuts. Also make sure the axle tubes are clean before reinstalling the axles or you will push a bunch of sludge into the differential. __________________ Eric 1969 K20, 465/205 package



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