Chevy Blazer u joint replacement

[@crazy8acres651]

Huge help on my GMC Envoy. Thank you.

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

great, we are glad to help, should have been very similar?

[@gremlinsbreath]

Do you prefer the u-joints with the retaining clip on the inside over the ones with the retaining clip on the outside

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

It doesn't really matter. But you have to use the proper one for application.

[@kwt7667g]

Balljoint press is the way to go.

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Yup they woek great..

[@stevepeterson6382]

I have a 2001 Blazer ZR2. You described a vibration coming from the rear as a symptom of the U-joint going bad? What other symptoms do bad U-joints have? Mine is starting to vibrate, sounding like a hum coming from the rear and it makes a clunk when I shift from Park to Drive. Is that another sign of bad U-joints? It has about 170K on the clock.

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Sounds like a bad u joint. Put it in park and climb under, turn the shaft and see if the joints have slop.

[@Gregwsampson]

The "clunk" when shifting is universal joint going bad.

[@GeoffdeRuiter]

The helped perfectly. Thanks!

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Glad we could help...

[@TylerVlogs01]

I’m currently sitting in a parking lot right now because mine just broke but anyways what are the straps on it?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

To hold the u joint in.

[@MultiHustler82]

Wht do you mean replacing the straps?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

That's just what I mean, replace the straps..

[@johnalexander6509]

Got both my front and rear shafts off. What u joint part number did you use. There hard to find ones that'll fit.

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Not sure, they weren't hard to find though...

[@M.Miller262]

just curious.. why not do both while it's out?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

We don't fix things till they break.. makes jobs much easier... U could fight that u joint for days to put in a new 1 that goes bad before the original with nothing wrong with it..

[@M.Miller262]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 you could also end up pulling it back out 3 days later to replace the other one... js. they are the same age and mileage. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

It's not know they have the same mileage on them... It also like saying I my trans blew up.. I should replace my rear axle, front diff, t case and motor.... To each is there own... Also then you would have to do all the joints on the front shaft too.... Lastly it been like 4 years and all I joints are fine...

[@M.Miller262]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 👌🏼

[@bshneg]

Can you remove the joint without using a grinder?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

You can do anything you put your mind to... What do you have in mind?

[@bshneg]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 I'm working with simple hand tools. I can get the ball joint press but the grinder is going to be expensive. Is there another way to get it off after you press it?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

@@bshneg if it has rivets you will wanna spend the $12 at harbor freight for a grinder...

[@kratkoczki60]

Yes you can just gotta play w it

[@bowman4331]

How long do you have to heat it with the map gas to get the plastic out?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Till it's done..

[@bowman4331]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 Is it 5 minutes 15 or what?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

@@bowman4331 its qhen it stops leaking. So put the torch on and you can time it..

[@bowman4331]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 Thanks for the help! I'm about to replace the ones on my s10 along with the rear transmission seal.

[@DavidHernandez-ue4fz]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 so what happen if don't use heat?

[@DatzBunz]

I have an 99 s10 RWD , thinking of doing this for it as it has over 250k on it. Would this issue cause a vibration in the gas pedal if that joint is worn or bad?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

It will cause a vibration for sure.. Just climb under and give them a twist and shake to see if tgey are tight.

[@114wildfire]

What's the cutting with the grinder about?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

To remove the u joint as seen in the video..

[@114wildfire]

@BACKWOODZ CUSTOMZ 15 Yeah I know but you was doing fine with the drill.

[@114wildfire]

BACKWOODZ CUSTOMZ 15 You think the ujoint will come out completely if I just cut it with grinder and no torch?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

The steps in the video is how it's done, if you want to do it a different way then be my guest.

[@cloudoftime]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 You aren't explaining anything. I think this person is confused about the two step process. It seems they think you can use the grinder or the drill. They want to know why you had to use both.

[@groovee63]

Just did my 98. S10

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

still have the plastic?

[@groovee63]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 yep.only the second U joint I've replaced in 58 years...Just a little different.Im guessing plastic mold is for extra safety measures.?