Alum DS and U-Joints

[CARdiac]

I just got my hands on an alum ds...are the u-joints the same or do I need to change them out?

[Digikiller]

When i did my Ds swap I went to Autozone and got 2 heavy duty U-joints from them. I think they were like $13.00 bucks. But to answer the question yes.


Hope this helps,
Andrew--

[CARdiac]

Yeah I picked up two new ones from Schlep Boys

[OneQuickV6]

They can be used on your car with no cange if the driveshaft is off an F-body from 92-02. Most people will go ahead and replace them for $15 to avoid any trouble later on:)

[CARdiac]

Yeah I got a set. How tough are they to change?

[OneQuickV6]

If it's your first time, set aside a good hour or so. Sometimes people will have to actually heat te old ones up with a torch to get them out, and hit them real hard with a socket and hammer. And sometimes it's VERY easy and they just come right out. As always, post up or contact me if you need any help or get stuck during an install.

[CARdiac]

Matt,

I have some headers coming and the DS to install (along with a new seal on the rear)... may be can talk install pricing where I can assist and learn?

Nevermind...I am new to texas and just mapquested the drive...9 freaking hours? You planning to move your shop to Houston?

[ July 20, 2004, 03:31 PM: Message edited by: CARdiac ]

[OneQuickV6]

Lol, no plan to move very soon unless there's lake property that will also hold the shop:) If you're down with the sickness, I am sure they would help as well as try and teach you, and they are quick too!

[CARdiac]

LOL, yeah the sickness is a good group...I am a little older then them and married so I don't do much with them socially....everytime I get with Ross it is to fix my car so I feel like I am imposing......

BTW, I was looking at the DS and I am baffled by the U-Joints. I have not seen ones like that, I have done the ones with the clip on the end...not a funky plug....how do I get these old ones out and new ones in?