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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by zwhiz
anyone need hatch shocks? they work fine....just cant pull up my hatch anymore haha. free to whoever wants em
I do ,I do.....if they will work with 2000 xj

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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 09:35 AM
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**** where can i get or rent one of those fance tools for fixing the joints, and auto zone have the replacments? is it an asap kind of thing or can i wait a week or to, moneys tight and its my dd so idk loll
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Culprite
**** where can i get or rent one of those fance tools for fixing the joints, and auto zone have the replacments? is it an asap kind of thing or can i wait a week or to, moneys tight and its my dd so idk loll
First, you have to figure out which one it is. The tool can be rented at Advance....free, you just have to leave a deposit. And yes, you can get u-joints anywhere.

As far as how long will it last? Anyone's guess.
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Culprite
**** where can i get or rent one of those fance tools for fixing the joints, and auto zone have the replacments? is it an asap kind of thing or can i wait a week or to, moneys tight and its my dd so idk loll
a tool? i used 2 2x4's propped on their sides and a hammer.....
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by zwhiz
a tool? i used 2 2x4's propped on their sides and a hammer.....

A ball joint press makes them easy-peasy.
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Culprite
**** where can i get or rent one of those fance tools for fixing the joints, and auto zone have the replacments? is it an asap kind of thing or can i wait a week or to, moneys tight and its my dd so idk loll
I have the ball joint press from Harbor Freight, as you saw Sunday, works great (and I have done 4 ball joints, 3 of my own U-Joints + the 3 Sunday and going strong)

http://www.harborfreight.com/four-wh...-kit-4065.html

As Jimmy said, locate the one that is toast and go from there.
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by zwhiz
a tool? i used 2 2x4's propped on their sides and a hammer.....
2 concrete blocks and a BFhammer
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by zwhiz
a tool? i used 2 2x4's propped on their sides and a hammer.....
Not knocking anyone's method, but some of us old-timers believe in using the right tool for the job
A press makes it sooooooo much easier, trust me
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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ok, so if i am underneath, front ds, and one by either wheel?
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by pulltabmike
Not knocking anyone's method, but some of us old-timers believe in using the right tool for the job
A press makes it sooooooo much easier, trust me
2x(not an old timer)
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by cgarrett
I'm at the air and space museum watching, ill put some pictures up when I get home
yes plz.. pics always good.
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Culprite
ok, so if i am underneath, front ds, and one by either wheel?
Exactly...
If it turns out to be one of the axle U-Joints you are going to need a 36mm socket and a 12 point socket (I think it's 13mm?) for removing wheel bearing hub...
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by pulltabmike
Exactly...
If it turns out to be one of the axle U-Joints you are going to need a 36mm socket and a 12 point socket (I think it's 13mm?) for removing wheel bearings...

Yes. 13MM.
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by pulltabmike
Exactly...
If it turns out to be one of the axle U-Joints you are going to need a 36mm socket and a 12 point socket (I think it's 13mm?) for removing wheel bearing hub...
i need to find some one at a shop and become good friends lol
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by pulltabmike
Not knocking anyone's method, but some of us old-timers believe in using the right tool for the job
A press makes it sooooooo much easier, trust me
Oh I totally agree Mike, just used what I had handy at the time. A press in on the list of tools needed, was just further down, no it's moved up closer to the top.

Originally Posted by Culprite
ok, so if i am underneath, front ds, and one by either wheel?
3 on the front drive shaft and one on each wheel joint, yes. 2 on a stock rear drive shaft and 3 on a double cardin rear drive shaft if you're running a SYE kit.
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