Rear U joint "U" bolts

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I cant get the u bolts holding the rear u joint together to come out. I have hammered on them and pried between the u bolt and the joint itself. Seems like they are siezed inside. I need to change out the carrier bearing and figured I would change the other 3 joints as well while I have it out.

Would heat from a propane torch do me any good? I cant be down any longer than necessary with the truck as it is all I have to get around with while the wife is working. I wish the rear ones had the bracket and 2 studs like the front one does.

The ujoints look as if they have been changed once before, dont know for sure. But I have to get my carrier changed as it has about 1/2" play in it when I lift up on the driveshaft.

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1971 Chevy 1/2t, 350 -- SOLD
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1970 Chevy 3/4t, I6(freshly rebuilt), 4 speed
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