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Aug 30, 2003 | 02:09 PM

Vette Head

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U-joint replacement - Scorp???

Ok, I wanna do this (maybe this weekend), but I'm not sure if my vise will be big enough to follow the tech tip. What size spread do I need to accommodate the shaft, u/j, and sockets as prescribed in the tip? Anyone done it another way (banging withwood blocks or sumpin')? :smash:

Kirk :seeya

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Aug 30, 2003 | 09:49 PM

cprgmr

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Re: U-joint replacement - Scorp??? (Vette Head)

This is what I used for all of my U-Joints - it works great!

http://www.tigertool.com/index.cfm?f...2&productid=50

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Aug 30, 2003 | 10:04 PM

Nathan Plemons

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Re: U-joint replacement - Scorp??? (Vette Head)

I know my vise is a good size and it wouldn't open up far enough. An arbor press will work well if they are not siezed. Also a pipe clamp works very well (again unless it's siezed)

I just replaced the u-joints on my passenger side half shaf. One came out easily with the press, the other was siezed. I bent a 3/4 inch pipe clamp!!! I eventually ended up using a small micro precision press (a sledgehammer) to drive the old u-joint out.

Aug 31, 2003 | 08:22 AM

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Re: U-joint replacement - Scorp??? (Nathan Plemons)

Hey Guys,
Make sure to purchase genuine Spicer Joints that are coated specifically for use in aluminum drive shafts – they a far less likely to corrode and become imposable to remove without damage to the aluminum bore. A good counter guy at a Spicer retailer should know what you’re asking for.
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Aug 31, 2003 | 01:06 PM

Vette Head

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Re: U-joint replacement - Scorp??? (Roadrace65)

Well, Spicer's is what I was hoping to use. Any idea on price, and where to get them?

Kirk :seeya

Aug 31, 2003 | 02:37 PM

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Re: U-joint replacement - Scorp??? (Vette Head)

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Well, Spicer's is what I was hoping to use. Any idea on price, and where to get them?

Kirk :seeya

Six states on 60th and Columbia.Spicer 5-800x for the half shafts and 5-786x for the driveline.. Theys are the best of the best and they are made for aluminium drivelines for corrosion protection....$102

Aug 31, 2003 | 02:52 PM

Vette Head

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Re: U-joint replacement - Scorp??? (Corvette0096)

Gulp... That's $102 each, right? And I'd need, umm... 4? Grumble, grumble, grumble.... :cry

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Aug 31, 2003 | 04:14 PM

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Re: U-joint replacement - Scorp??? (Vette Head)

For the complete set, 2 for the driveline and 4 for the half shafts. Call and make sure they are in stock.They are a Spicer vendor. And the good news is they will press them in for free.