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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 11:35 AM
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What else to replace when doing U-joints?
I've got to replace the front U-joints on my 4x4 F250 so are there any other things I should replace while getting my hands dirty?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 12:08 PM
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What U joints are you replacing?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Zaairman
What U joints are you replacing?
The ones that look like U's?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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If you are replacing the joints on the front axle replace the ball joints as long as you have it apart.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by stx2006
The ones that look like U's?
If they look like U's he has other problems.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dsq3973
If they look like U's he has other problems.
That is true!
 
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by dsq3973
If you are replacing the joints on the front axle replace the ball joints as long as you have it apart.
Yup, on the front axle.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Corpsie
Yup, on the front axle.
I'd replace the needle bearings in the hub bearing assembly, and possibly your ball joints if they haven't been done yet while you're in there.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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What about the axle shaft bearings (aka axle shaft guides)?

Also, the inside of the housing is dirty, what else do I need to be worried about?
 
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