86 toy rear u-joint

[Eric]

Well I finaly have a part going out in my drive train, the rear u-joint. So the question is what do I need to get to fix it? the book says just replace bearings but that dosnt seem right.

What parts should I get, need to get all the parts before starting replacement, its my only rig.

 

[Pat]

You will need a u-joint, a wrench, and a hammer or press.

 

[skrause]

You will need a u-joint, a wrench, and a hammer or press.

And pliers for the clips

 

[Corey Y]

Toyota calls u-joints, bearings. Factory replacement joints from a Toyota dealer are better than aftermarket parts. I paid about $60. each.

 

[angelfly]

Well I finaly have a part going out in my drive train, the rear u-joint. So the question is what do I need to get to fix it? the book says just replace bearings but that dosnt seem right.

What parts should I get, need to get all the parts before starting replacement, its my only rig.

You go to your local parts dealer and say. . . Hi, I'm looking for a ujoint for the rear of my toyota yr model etc. . . then you go home you remove your rear driveline, then you remove the clips retaining the caps then you take a hammer, and (i use a socket) use something to push on one side of the caps while you pund on the other side with your BFH!!!

Then once removed, spray alittle degreaser or cleaner and wipe it up all nice and clean, then remove bearing caps insert ujoint, put caps on, pound caps down to insert retaining clips, then insert clips, then reinstall driveline. . . . . . . NOW YOUR DONE:cheer:

 

[Eric]

I still dont get why pay double for a part, I am not going with the ultra cheap route, but paying double is hard for me to do, I am only running 31's I think i will break somthing else before I wear another joint out.

I was a little confused by the book, but sounds like a piece of cake, which is what I was thinking, thats what I get for looking at a book

 

[skrause]

I still dont get why pay double for a part, I am not going with the ultra cheap route, but paying double is hard for me to do, I am only running 31's I think i will break somthing else before I wear another joint out.

It's not strength, it's longevity. You can always go to a junkyard and pull a used shaft, if it's not the same length just swap the joint into yours.

 

[skrause]

I was a little confused by the book, but sounds like a piece of cake, which is what I was thinking, thats what I get for looking at a book

What the hell do you need a book for, you've got the internet. :redneck: Here's one way to do it.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/ujoint_install/

 

[Eric]

What the hell do you need a book for, you've got the internet. :redneck: Here's one way to do it.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/ujoint_install/

thanks Shane, looks like it should be an easy fix, or close to it, there is always a little heat to remove the old one too.

 

[skrause]

thanks Shane, looks like it should be an easy fix, or close to it, there is always a little heat to remove the old one too.

If you need heat you're doing it wrong, unlike my dodge's stupid glued in joints. Bfh :awesomework:

 

[Eric]

If you need heat you're doing it wrong, unlike my dodge's stupid glued in joints. Bfh :awesomework:

cool good to know, if I have questions I will be calling you tomarow:hi:

 

[angelfly]

cool good to know, if I have questions I will be calling you tomarow:hi:

Its mass easy man!!!! Super easy!! You will get it! Dont use heat and can make it harder in some cases

 

[skinny_pedal]

i just torch the bitches out. hammers and sockets take to much time

 

[skrause]

i just torch the bitches out. hammers and sockets take to much time

I don't use sockets until tapping the new caps in, I have a quicker way of hammering them out. I bet I can have one out faster my way than you with a torch. :flipoff:

 

[skrause]

cool good to know, if I have questions I will be calling you tomarow:hi:

Call me before you start. :awesomework: Oh, and a vise bolted to something sturdy so that you can whail on it helps alot.

 

[Eric]

I don't use sockets until tapping the new caps in, I have a quicker way of hammering them out. I bet I can have one out faster my way than you with a torch. :flipoff:

:corn: :corn: :stirpot: :stirpot: :corn: :corn:

 

[Eric]

Call me before you start. :awesomework: Oh, and a vise bolted to something sturdy so that you can whail on it helps alot.

have vice and its bolted down

and will call.

 

[Eric]

well it went, bfh didnt do it ended up using a cutting wheel and a grinder to remove the joint in pieces.

so the 86 has internal c-clips(inside the yoke) is there an advantage to external clips that look kind of like "e"s? Toyota parts guys said it changed late 87, dont know what changed though?

 

[nighthunter]

Yea i used a cutting wheels aswell on mine lol it went fast