U-Joints
 

How hard would it be to replace the front axle U-Joints. i'm sort of a newb here and there are one on each side correct?

have you done regular u-joints

nope

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It's pretty easy, you just need a flat screwdriver, a vice, a 8mm socket and snap ring pliers (if you dont have these a cheap set can be had for about $15 at a decent auto parts store.