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Old 05-24-2011, 07:36 PM   #1
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How hard is it to change ujoints w/bed off, meaning what tools will I need to do the job right. Thanks for advice.
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Old 05-24-2011, 08:03 PM   #2
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How hard is it to change ujoints w/bed off, meaning what tools will I need to do the job right. Thanks for advice.
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it's easy to do with the bed on. so easier with the bed off. is yours a 2 peice or one peice drive shaft?

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hammer,wrechces,sockets and i think thats about it. and a vise
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its a 85 dually with 6.2 turbo 400
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Old 05-24-2011, 08:10 PM   #4
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3x 1350series u joint and some patience

p/n U Joint, 1350 Series 5-178x
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So it's most likly a 2 peice shaft. you will have to unbolt the hanger bearing as it's part of the shaft.

might as well put a new hanger bearing on while your at it.
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