ttb u joint-knuckle

[kanarmAN]

how do I replace them?

Its for a full size bronco not a explorer.

 

[red.EDDIE.4x4]

you talkin about the joints between the knuckles and the diff on both sides?
you will either need a BFH or use a ball/U joint press.
they are about 30 bucks at harbor freight, or autozone has a rent-a-tool deal

 

[red.EDDIE.4x4]

http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/ujoint1/u-joint-1.htm
this should help alot

 

[little x]

Are you trying to replace the knuckles, the u-joints, or the whole ttb?

 

[kanarmAN]

just the joints thanks guys it seems I get Quicker and better info here rather than other sites I go on I may have to find a explorer body to toss on the 80 bronco frame.

do you think in could be replaced under the truck?

 

[red.EDDIE.4x4]

mmmm.... I think could be done...
But I would just take the diffy off. You couldn't get the press back in there. And you would have to use a BFH to knock them out. But then you could run the risk of damaging your diff seal and spindle seals.
It would be more time worthy to just pull the diff.
But you will prob also have to pull the hubs and knuckles apart to even get the spindle stubs out.
There is a thread around here that shows you how to take the hubs apart down to the knuckle if you are unsure.
Best of luck to ya

 

[kanarmAN]

COOL thanks guys Ihope I domt destroy more styff when repairing these lol

 

[Flip4ford]

I just replaced them under my truck (no BFH needed) (explorer) I used a slide hammer and the right coupler tool to thread on and pull it out.

HappyJack is an expert - you should PM him I think he has a whole website on it.

 

[kanarmAN]

holy crap im starting to get exited I might pull it off craigs list LOL

I really apreciate all the help


THANKS Don

 

[Happy Jack]

I just replaced them under my truck (no BFH needed) (explorer) I used a slide hammer and the right coupler tool to thread on and pull it out.

HappyJack is an expert - you should PM him I think he has a whole website on it.

Well not zactly true. Clint(my son) used the BFH with the vice to remove/install the joints in the shafts and my web site is no more. One of the things I cut back on.

But Chad(Flip) had the c-clip delete (spring in the inner axle tube) in his X so we even if we were going to the inner along with the broken outer we wouldn't have had to remove the front third member.

I sent you an e-mail. Chad had to cut the head off his ABS retaining block. Not sure about the 44 but the 35 has a vertical bolt that I just cut to remove the third member the first time. Then use a new bolt when it goes back together.

And this on the end of a slide hammer saves a lot of time and makes stuff easier. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00996398000P?keyword=spindle+puller