U-joint replacement
U-joint replacement Starting to get a nasty clunk from the rear, and I'm pretty sure it's the u-joint going out (least, not an expensive part to swap to see if it makes a difference). Summit only has 2, a Precision and a Lakewood. Are there any other specific ones to go with, instead of the Lakewood? Also, how hard would this be to do at home, as opposed to having a shop do it?
Originally Posted by alamantia
Is it a clunking noise as your on a decel in nuteral, like when your coming to a full stop?
Originally Posted by keliente
I get that noise too. I think its just the drivetrain taking up the slack. U-joints are probably fine unless you have some kind of bad vibration.
For $30, I wouldn't mind trying it to see what'd happen, if it's something I can do in the garage without needing a machine shop to do anything. Just from a quick peek under the rear, I'm not exactly sure how it comes out or goes in, but I couldn't really get up close without the car on ramps.
On a side note, I can't wait to get rid of this piece of **** 10 bolt and swap a 9" in under there.
I'm pretty sure you need a press to do it. And a torch to heat up that plastic junk. The steel driveshafts you can beat them out but obviously aluminum you have to be careful with and use a press. I did truck (steel) driveshafts all the time at dodge but when it came time for my u-joints I just dropped it off and let someone else do it.
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Originally Posted by keliente
I'm pretty sure you need a press to do it. And a torch to heat up that plastic junk. The steel driveshafts you can beat them out but obviously aluminum you have to be careful with and use a press. I did truck (steel) driveshafts all the time at dodge but when it came time for my u-joints I just dropped it off and let someone else do it.
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Its really not that tough, but like keliente says, youll need a torch. I used a pipe soldering torch and heated the yoke up on all sides till it started smoking a lot, then I punched them out with an old socket extention and a lump hammer.
Originally Posted by GuitsBoy
Its really not that tough, but like keliente says, youll need a torch. I used a pipe soldering torch and heated the yoke up on all sides till it started smoking a lot, then I punched them out with an old socket extention and a lump hammer.
That's how it's done! 