I cant get my U-Joint out. Any suggestions?

 

Bfh!

 

Problem, I dont have a BFH, I have a SAH (Small *** Hammer).

 

lol, I saw a great link the other day about it, let me see if I can find it.

 

find you a socket that fits just inside the d-shaft loop for the u-joint, and beat the F out of it, safely though... thats how i get em out at work, cuz the shops too cheap to buy the right tools... you did take the snap rings out right?

 

That would be cool.

 

haha thats excatly what they did in the link I was looking for except they used a piece of tubing. Same concept though.

 

Yes I did, I am a diesel Mechanic, and I know how to change a U-joint, I just havent done it on a ranger. Its a lot smaller than A semi truck. And I already used a socket, it didn't budge.

 

hmm... yea you're right about it being smaller lol, wasnt trying to insult you, just making sure. without shop tools thats all i can think of, sorry.

 

Well I didnt take it as an insult, I know there are people who would try to do that, but I don't have the right tools here at home. Your right without the right shop tools its hard.

 

Thats a good Idea, but I dont have one. The closest I have to that is a little C-clamp

 

Thanks for the help,But I got it finally,Thanks again

 

nice!


I did mine on a piece of 2x12, using a 4lb hammer, and vice grips gripped to a deep craftsman socket that was slightly smaller than the cap. Did it on concrete. Piece of cake. Cracked the socket...but it's all good....it's a craftsman. come on now. lol.

RangerErv has a good how-to on this using a vice.

 

Thanks for the idea, but I got it I also use a socket and a pair of vicegrips. But I used a 8lb sledge. I held the socket while my friend swung the sledge. Now thats friendship.:)