Ok so after battling the hub off the knuckle and pulling the axle I get it into the vise with two sockets which I have done many a times but the u joints do not move at all, yes i removed every C clip and sprayed the crap out of them too. Is there any other trick to these or is it just a PITA. I have never dealt with u joints this stubborn.

 

Try soaking them with a penetrating oil and heat them up alot and give them a good wack

 

Well I had to put it back together so i could drive it home since the hobby shop was closing. Im going to try again tomorrow when i have most of the day to do it. Anyone have any tips? Oh and a torch is a no go, some stupid rule they have.

 

Ball joint press works awesome

 

no torch at all? Even a propane one?

When I did mine I heated it up good, then used a mini-sledge on the thick part of the ear, with the other ear balanced between the jaws of a vice.

 

nope no torch at all, i asked if i could bring one and then said sure, if you dont mind getting kicked out....... ok, so no. got it.

 

You could cut through it. I have never done the job alone, but i know when we did mine we had to cut strait through it.