Of all the videos I have researched. Yours was the most straight forward simplistic description to perform a not so simple job. For the layman who is not use to doing such things...or the weekend mechanic..... this video is excellent tutorial for a job I have to do on my gf’s tj. Thank you. Well done.
FINALLY A VIDEO WITHOUT EXTRA BS. THANK YOU-I now understand the job. Damn that was frustrating to find. Repair guys making videos: TAKE NOTE! THIS IS HOW IT SHOULD BE MADE!!
Thanks Tim!!! That’s what we are going for, straight to the point no BS and to make sure you can get the job done yourself! Good luck with the repair! If you want to see a video on a specific repair let us know and we will try to make a video on it!
Well done vid! Thx. I need to do this myself, so your vid explained everything. BTW - I appreciate the effort a good video takes. I tried making a vid of me changing oil in a 4Runner for my brother. After starting it 4 times, I gave up. Good job!
Thank you! Very clear and concise. Steady video and appropriate safety followed (jackstand!), though should have at least mentioned to use eye protection (steel shards in the eye from hammering on steel parts can be a real pain, trust me!). I will be tackling this on my daughter's TJ this weekend I think. Did the brakes last night and after I put it back together was spinning the wheel and noticed how sloppy the passenger side universal is.
SAME HERE! Damn-my Jeep has been sitting for a damn month because all the other videos for help made it look so much more involved and added unnecessary information!!
I've searched high and low for an answer and since you work on jeeps I need advice. So i installed the 4 inch lift with t case drop and had vibrations. So then I did sye and had a driveshaft made for my application. Vibrations still there. Best I can figure is pinion angle at rear axle , checked those I'm at 10 degrees and from what I understand needs to be at 1 or 2. Lift has 6 degree shims installed do you think an 8 degree will solve the issue? Thanks
William Thompson Well you Are correct your driveline angles or a bit extreme that will indeed cause vibration but Your problem is more than likely the front driveshaft. this is what I would recommend remove the front driveshaft and test drive the vehicle if the vibration is completely gone replace the front driveshaft I myself have a custom driveshaft because of how often they fail. the factory one tends to vibrate even without a lift they are troublesome give that a try and let me know what it dose
I’ve seen other videos of where people open up the front differential while doing this job. Whats the point of doing that? I didn’t see you do it, is necessary at all?
Great video. Question: When installing the caps I’m assuming there’s no need to worry about damaging the bearing inside by smashing them in with a hammer? Also are they supposed to be hammered in enough to where u can get the clips in or so there flush? I’m assuming my 2001 tj will need em soon. Just got it and don’t know any history of the vehicle. 165,000 miles. I’m in process of redoing front suspension so mows the time for me to examine the unit bearing & yokes. Thanks buddy
Well, definitely check them to make sure they’re bad first they’ll either have play in them or an indication of damage by rust powder shooting out from underneath the seals. Assuming they’re bad when you remove them and put them in you do have to be careful not to knock the needle bearings loose and accidentally get them between the u joint and the U joint cap As far as whacking them with a hammer that does not hurt them for installation and if it’s done correctly, it will sit flush enough that the clip goes on both sides sometimes the clips will fight you a little bit but for the most part they will go on without struggles if they don’t go on and they’re far from going on then most likely you accidentally got a needle bearings between the U joint and the u joint cap at that point you simply disassemble. It remove the needle bearings that is sitting in there you’ll see it’s laying horizontal in the cap then add it back in the Vertically and reinstall. I have had them with that damaged the needle too bad, and I had to either replace the needle or get a new U joint.
Thanks a lot for this video man. I just bought a yj and heard clicking from front driver side , u joint is demolished lol. I saw other guide that was like 1 hour long and I was thinking it was going to be a bitch! But your video show straight forward, easy. No bullshit . I like.
Perfect video! Clear and right to the point. Liked and subbed. My only question is why a brass hammer? I'm guessing it's softer than steel and won't damage the piece as you bang it in?
You are absolutely correct every once a while you miss and you can dent the wrong part of the shaft so I got used to using the brass hammer it hits every bit as hard as a steel hammer but it’s a lot softer metal so it tends not to hurt what your hitting
Took me 4.5 hours total in my driveway including the time spend going to the part store twice, taking a break and cleaning everything. Everything in my front end was so rusted solid I imagine someone could do it in like 2 hours if it wasn't rusty.
To answer the first question no there is no specific orientation it has to have when it goes back in basically you can spin it 360° and just pop it back in the second question not exactly sure what you’re asking their butt if you’re asking if they’re the same left to right they are not the end shaft that goes into the wheel bearing is the same side to side but not the shaft that runs into the axle
Just put a new universal in my 99 tj. DID NOT GO THIS EASY. I ended up removing the hub with a splitting maul and a cold chisel after all the bolts were out. Also used the splitting maul and socket to beat out the old u joint. Put it on a 45lb plate and centered the joint over the center hole.
Next time I suggest trying the proper tools for the job. For installing the u-joint, use a u-joint puller/press. For getting the hub off, soak it liberally in PB blaster in advance, preferably multiple times. Then once you have the 12-point nuts removed, remove them and put on some spare nuts with same diameter and thread pattern, thread them onto the studs just far enough to make a flat surface, place a space (junk) socked of the appropriate size onto the nut, and hit it with an air hammer, going back and forth from each nut to the next briefly air hammering to shock it free. You can also strike the hub with a BFH if you know where to hit it without ruining it, and/or use a 3-jaw puller. Sometimes multiple of these methods are needed in combination.
Thanks! The problem with giving the part numbers is, jeep changed the size of the ujoint for some years. So it’s best to pick the right u joint for your rig.
lets look at what you dont see lol...he took it apart first and cleaned everything up put it back together and then made this videoi...there isnt even dirt less loan rust on anything not even a thread lol...thats why he makes it look so easy lol...tell me im wrong...
Haha I’m not exactly sure what you’re talking about but I rewatched the video again (since we made this video a couple years ago) are you talking about the brake caliper bolts? I don’t remember exactly but it may have been a bad first take and we just put it back in to film showing taking it out. I honestly don’t remember, but I can assure you nothing was taking out and cleaned to make it look easy. If there’s a part you’re having trouble with let me know and I’ll try to give ya some ideas on how to remedy it.
Yeah mine darn sure didn't come off that easy. Time and grime had formed a sort of epoxy and it was a major P.i.t.A. You should probably add a caveat that if the stars are aligned incorrectly or the gods are angry then one may have a bit of a clash of the titans scenario on their hands
I wish all youtubers would take notes on how well you did this video.
Straight to the point and good info. Not a 10min intro about nonsense.
Mostly agree, but I feel compelled to mention that it's not a great idea to drop the axle spline-first onto the pavement like that.
Excellent video. Well done. I like the quick display of the tools needed.
Wow. you really made that look easy/ plain& simple. Great short video directly to the point. 💯
Of all the videos I have researched. Yours was the most straight forward simplistic description to perform a not so simple job. For the layman who is not use to doing such things...or the weekend mechanic..... this video is excellent tutorial for a job I have to do on my gf’s tj. Thank you. Well done.
Thanks you! That’s exactly what we are going for! Straight to the point and get it done! Good luck on your repair! Let us know how it goes!
FINALLY A VIDEO WITHOUT EXTRA BS. THANK YOU-I now understand the job. Damn that was frustrating to find. Repair guys making videos: TAKE NOTE! THIS IS HOW IT SHOULD BE MADE!!
Thanks Tim!!! That’s what we are going for, straight to the point no BS and to make sure you can get the job done yourself! Good luck with the repair! If you want to see a video on a specific repair let us know and we will try to make a video on it!
Man I got under the jeep and saw howhard it looked and was upset hinking I had to send it to the shop. Man you make it easy, thanks.
Perfect video! I was looking for this exact walkthrough for doing them on my Jeep. Props for doing half of that one handed!
Well done vid! Thx. I need to do this myself, so your vid explained everything.
BTW - I appreciate the effort a good video takes. I tried making a vid of me changing oil in a 4Runner for my brother. After starting it 4 times, I gave up. Good job!
Good no BS video on how to get the job done. No special tools, 100k shop and equipment. And no talking about all kinds of different nonsense
Thank you! Very clear and concise. Steady video and appropriate safety followed (jackstand!), though should have at least mentioned to use eye protection (steel shards in the eye from hammering on steel parts can be a real pain, trust me!).
I will be tackling this on my daughter's TJ this weekend I think. Did the brakes last night and after I put it back together was spinning the wheel and noticed how sloppy the passenger side universal is.
Thanks brother you save me a lot of money😅😅
Thanks, that was full on what I wanted to see. Comprehensive and realistic in most situations. Now I can do it tomorrow.😁
GREAT VID!....... NO BS..just the important stuff plainly shown. :)
Thanks!
I was super stressed and pissed off about changing these until I saw your video took a load of stress off me thanks man
Aidan Wheele awesome!! There’s nothing to it!!
SAME HERE! Damn-my Jeep has been sitting for a damn month because all the other videos for help made it look so much more involved and added unnecessary information!!
Thanks! I’m getting this done on my Jeep tomorrow, just wanted to understand it more 😁
Great Vid! Thanks from New Zealand :)
Dude you made that look so easy
Don’t let it scare you it really is that easy!
This is what i needed to see👍just subscribed
Thanks! Hope your repair goes smoothly!
I've searched high and low for an answer and since you work on jeeps I need advice. So i installed the 4 inch lift with t case drop and had vibrations. So then I did sye and had a driveshaft made for my application. Vibrations still there. Best I can figure is pinion angle at rear axle , checked those I'm at 10 degrees and from what I understand needs to be at 1 or 2. Lift has 6 degree shims installed do you think an 8 degree will solve the issue? Thanks
William Thompson
Well you Are correct your driveline angles or a bit extreme that will indeed cause vibration but Your problem is more than likely the front driveshaft. this is what I would recommend remove the front driveshaft and test drive the vehicle if the vibration is completely gone replace the front driveshaft I myself have a custom driveshaft because of how often they fail. the factory one tends to vibrate even without a lift they are troublesome give that a try and let me know what it dose
You make it look so easy
Very cool... good job buds.. 👍
Thanks Henry! Excellent video!
I’ve seen other videos of where people open up the front differential while doing this job. Whats the point of doing that? I didn’t see you do it, is necessary at all?
probably to replace seals
Or to remove axle clips
Hi speed, low drag approach to ditch mechanical work. Good video.
Excellent video!! Thanks
your welcome! hope it helped!
This video is super helpful
Great vid Henry nice job
Overland Citrus
Thanks bud !
i AM A BIG FAN OF RUST PROOFING, RUST CHECK, KROWN, THEY ALL WORK GREAT. SPRING AND FALL. CHEERS.
Man, solid, prefect video! Thanks!
Nice video I was going to get anew axle safe slot so money
Excellent video. I appreciate the time you took to make it! What type of punch was used for the Ujoint? Thanks.
Great video. Question: When installing the caps I’m assuming there’s no need to worry about damaging the bearing inside by smashing them in with a hammer? Also are they supposed to be hammered in enough to where u can get the clips in or so there flush? I’m assuming my 2001 tj will need em soon. Just got it and don’t know any history of the vehicle. 165,000 miles. I’m in process of redoing front suspension so mows the time for me to examine the unit bearing & yokes. Thanks buddy
Well, definitely check them to make sure they’re bad first they’ll either have play in them or an indication of damage by rust powder shooting out from underneath the seals. Assuming they’re bad when you remove them and put them in you do have to be careful not to knock the needle bearings loose and accidentally get them between the u joint and the U joint cap As far as whacking them with a hammer that does not hurt them for installation and if it’s done correctly, it will sit flush enough that the clip goes on both sides sometimes the clips will fight you a little bit but for the most part they will go on without struggles if they don’t go on and they’re far from going on then most likely you accidentally got a needle bearings between the U joint and the u joint cap at that point you simply disassemble. It remove the needle bearings that is sitting in there you’ll see it’s laying horizontal in the cap then add it back in the Vertically and reinstall. I have had them with that damaged the needle too bad, and I had to either replace the needle or get a new U joint.
@@henryitsdeza5553 thanks for the reply. I’m gonna attempt this this week. Thx again
Thanks a lot for this video man. I just bought a yj and heard clicking from front driver side , u joint is demolished lol. I saw other guide that was like 1 hour long and I was thinking it was going to be a bitch! But your video show straight forward, easy. No bullshit . I like.
Thanks!! Good luck on changing it out!
Perfect video! Clear and right to the point. Liked and subbed.
My only question is why a brass hammer?
I'm guessing it's softer than steel and won't damage the piece as you bang it in?
You are absolutely correct every once a while you miss and you can dent the wrong part of the shaft so I got used to using the brass hammer it hits every bit as hard as a steel hammer but it’s a lot softer metal so it tends not to hurt what your hitting
@@henryitsdeza5553 thanks for the reply and explanation
Good luck on your repair!
That axle slamming on the concrete hurt I cringed
Wonder why my local automotive shop took all day to remove the u joints? Having them install my Yukon locking hub kit.
All day!? Dang!
@@itsDeza ended up charging me for 5 hours to do the job
What punch is that?
I like your style. You ga new sub
Thanks! Welcome to the channel!!!
Took me 4.5 hours total in my driveway including the time spend going to the part store twice, taking a break and cleaning everything. Everything in my front end was so rusted solid I imagine someone could do it in like 2 hours if it wasn't rusty.
Henry the best man
You make it look TOO easy! With my Jeep it would be a week long process and having to replace most of the parts...lol
Question: do you need to alignm the shaft the same position where you removed it? And how the shafts left and right are conected it ?
To answer the first question no there is no specific orientation it has to have when it goes back in basically you can spin it 360° and just pop it back in the second question not exactly sure what you’re asking their butt if you’re asking if they’re the same left to right they are not the end shaft that goes into the wheel bearing is the same side to side but not the shaft that runs into the axle
Made that look easy
Just put a new universal in my 99 tj. DID NOT GO THIS EASY. I ended up removing the hub with a splitting maul and a cold chisel after all the bolts were out. Also used the splitting maul and socket to beat out the old u joint. Put it on a 45lb plate and centered the joint over the center hole.
Next time I suggest trying the proper tools for the job. For installing the u-joint, use a u-joint puller/press. For getting the hub off, soak it liberally in PB blaster in advance, preferably multiple times. Then once you have the 12-point nuts removed, remove them and put on some spare nuts with same diameter and thread pattern, thread them onto the studs just far enough to make a flat surface, place a space (junk) socked of the appropriate size onto the nut, and hit it with an air hammer, going back and forth from each nut to the next briefly air hammering to shock it free. You can also strike the hub with a BFH if you know where to hit it without ruining it, and/or use a 3-jaw puller. Sometimes multiple of these methods are needed in combination.
awesome keep em coming
Perfect! Thanks!!
how you gunna drop your axle like that, right on the splines!
What kind of punch is that?
Thanks!!!
Your welcome! Hope tour fix goes well!
If u don't have a impact turn on the jeep and have someone hold the breaks to break it loose
deez neezy
That’s a good point !
^^ This, or loosen the axle nut while the tire is still on the ground
you didn't show how to attach the u joints to the axle
It’s just 4 8mm bolts that hold the straps over the ujoints on the axle. Hope this helps!
Good info but why not include the UJ part numbers, this would help others ensure they have the correct parts
Thanks! The problem with giving the part numbers is, jeep changed the size of the ujoint for some years. So it’s best to pick the right u joint for your rig.
Cool, gunna be a beeeach, but I gotta do it.
There’s nothing to it but to do it! You got this!
lets look at what you dont see lol...he took it apart first and cleaned everything up put it back together and then made this videoi...there isnt even dirt less loan rust on anything not even a thread lol...thats why he makes it look so easy lol...tell me im wrong...
Haha I’m not exactly sure what you’re talking about but I rewatched the video again (since we made this video a couple years ago) are you talking about the brake caliper bolts? I don’t remember exactly but it may have been a bad first take and we just put it back in to film showing taking it out. I honestly don’t remember, but I can assure you nothing was taking out and cleaned to make it look easy. If there’s a part you’re having trouble with let me know and I’ll try to give ya some ideas on how to remedy it.
To be fair, the only thing missing is torque values 😉
You don’t have a Haynes? $14 used on amazonian- but I did need a heart pill after the axle shaft splines clanked on the ground. Yikes
@@fishhuntadventure yes I do, but it does add to a video when the torques are given ;-)
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That's to crusty to come off that easy lol
William Thompson
hahhhahah big hammer man lol I was very Surprised it came off easy enough
Yeah mine darn sure didn't come off that easy. Time and grime had formed a sort of epoxy and it was a major P.i.t.A. You should probably add a caveat that if the stars are aligned incorrectly or the gods are angry then one may have a bit of a clash of the titans scenario on their hands
nice video..that is one crusty jeep lol
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OMG the song at the end is a advertisement song on pornhub
hahahahahah the semen one hahahahah
I didn’t know that and am proud of it… 😯
Made that look too easy lol
Next time show all the equipment needed to do the job not just the easy version
Good video, but your Jeep is a wreck.
All of our jeeps are wrecks that’s why we’re on here looking