u-joint tools

[Johnny4X4]

who has used what or what do you like.

i recently read an article about a u-joint tool, made by a company of the same name but cant seem to find where to order that particular one :-\
so what else is out there, and what do you like, what works for you.

thanks

 

[EZRhino]

My favorite is a vice, a big hammer and a 3/4 deep socket.

EZ

 

[Johnny4X4]

i'm talking trail fix here-- although i suppose i could mount a vise to the jeep somewhere

 

[Hickey]

A BFH, a flat head screw driver, and a length of 3/4" solid rod.

 

[EZRhino]

You can do it without the vice but it is a little harder. You'll need a nice flat surface (like a bumper) to hammer on. Personally I like to take a complete spare shaft or driveline ready to throw in. That way you don't have to mess with changing joints on the trail.

EZ

 

[KToy]

ya i carry spares.

but if i had to do it on the trail

hammer and deep socket.

 

[Johnny4X4]

i know how to do it, but i am looking for a tool to do it for me-- why break stuff if you dont have to-- besides-- i often hit myself with that hammer more than what i was aiming at :sick:

 

[EZRhino]

Yeah I hear you. I seem to recall a C clamp looking press gizmo. Is that what you are talking about? I imagine you could take a large C clamp and "modify" it so it would be perfect for pressing out the joint one way....pull off the cap, turn it around, do it the other way, repeat for the other two.

EZ

 

[Hickey]

Yeah I hear you. I seem to recall a C clamp looking press gizmo. Is that what you are talking about? I imagine you could take a large C clamp and "modify" it so it would be perfect for pressing out the joint one way....pull off the cap, turn it around, do it the other way, repeat for the other two.

EZ

The Ball Joint tool from HF works good for u-joints, great for seized and rusted in place joints. Downside is that it is kinda a 3 handed operation.

 

[rrefx]

i'm talking trail fix here-- although i suppose i could mount a vise to the jeep somewhere

I have a vice mounted on a reciever hitch. If I need it for a repair on a long trail I can through it in and use it... any other time, I leave it out because of teh weight.

 

[Spork]

Socket, hammer, big C clamp and part of a 2x4 with a 1" hole drilled in it.

At least that's what I've used in the past...

 

[OCNORB]

I carry the HF ball joint press. Everyone borrows it on the trail. Much better than a hammer and socket. I think they are $19.99 when they go on sale.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=38335

Works good for U-joints. Try doing one at home with it first, as you may have to 'make' a tool for some sizes.

 

[phillippi]

I also have one of those HF u-joint tools (ball-joint tool officially) and it works great on the trail. I highly recommend one.

 

[utahxjer]

I carry the HF ball joint press. Everyone borrows it on the trail. Much better than a hammer and socket. I think they are $19.99 when they go on sale.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=38335

Works good for U-joints. Try doing one at home with it first, as you may have to 'make' a tool for some sizes.

thanks for the link...

 

[RamToy]

I used one of those today actually. Worked like a champ.

Didnt know HF had em... Imma go pick one up.

 

[gregclimbs]

u joint tool...

who has used what or what do you like.

i recently read an article about a u-joint tool, made by a company of the same name but cant seem to find where to order that particular one :-\
so what else is out there, and what do you like, what works for you.

thanks

i know what you mean - I found it too, and after some looking, found the guy... he still makes and sells them...

pm me and I will send you his phone #....


g

 

[gregclimbs]

i know what you mean - I found it too, and after some looking, found the guy... he still makes and sells them...

pm me and I will send you his phone #....


g

the only reason I wouldn't post his # here is dunno if he wants it published...

but with already 2 pm's + me, maybe we could work out a group purchase and lower the price...

lemme know...I don't mind managing it...


the article is here:

http://rockcrawler.com/techreports/ujointtool/index.asp

g

 

[KToy]

wow that thing is cool.

ill group buy when???

i want before memorial weekend.

 

[Johnny4X4]

yeah a group buy would suit me fine.

 

[phillippi]

how much do they want for that u-joint tool? I like the small size of it unlike my HF huge tool.