u joints replacment

[jeepman5112]

What is (if any)the best way to replace u-joints on rear drive shaft if you don't have a press? Is it even possible?

[StrongWind]

You can use a couple of sockets and a BFH or there is a press at Harbor Freight that works pretty good.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/38300-38399/38335.gif

I picked mine up for $30 on sale.
Works well - saved me a smashed thumb or two...

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=38335

[CMSurfer]

^^ Have the same HF kit and works well for me...

[Bada-Bing.]

I use a grade 8 bolt w/ a nut on the threads and a hammer and just pound the u-joint out.

Not right, not safe but works. Get the HF u-joint tool and save yourself some headache

[NORTHWOODS YJ]

C-CLAMP is what I always use.

[bigmoe]

Most auto supply stores will loan you a u-joint press, and I feel the press is the safest way to go.

[DrLewall]

A good shade tree mechanic would use either a C clamp or a socket and a vise..but by far, the ball joint press is the way to go..I just did my front drive shaft and the BJ Press was a PLUS and then some!

[OhioYJ]

These writeups of mine should give you a couple different ideas...

Writeup for changing wheel joints. (http://www.cdmfabrication.com/wheeljointl.html)

Rebuilding a CV Driveshaft (http://www.cdmfabrication.com/cvshaftsl.html)

However I've found a better way yet, well I was shown a better way, that involves a vice, I need to take some pictures to help explain it though.