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Lamar Wadsworth · 04-13-2024, 07:34 PM

Replacing rear U-joint on '55 Ford. What's the trick to getting the old one out of the yoke on the driveshaft? I've removed the two C Clips that go inside the yoke and soaked it with PBlaster. Can't get it to budge. The U-joint is original to the car (parents bought the car new, so I know it's never been changed.

KULTULZ · 04-14-2024, 01:59 AM

Well,

BFH - LARGE VICE - OTC Makes A Ball-Joint Tool That Can Be Used On U-Joints. The cap(s) are pressed out-in.

The use of the BFH can lead to heartbreak.

TOOLS - https://www.summitracing.com/search/...allation-tools

Ford blue blood · 04-14-2024, 08:27 AM

I have used an old socket that fits inside the yoke, placed the yoke/socket in a vice, clamped down very tight then smacked the movable part of the vice with a big hammer. This will usually break the first one loose, re-tighten the vice and repeat. That will get the other side to break free. Then just the vice and a larger socket on the other side to clear the cap as you tighten the vice until it comes free.

oldbugger · 04-14-2024, 06:27 PM

Maybe a little heat

tobby · 04-14-2024, 06:48 PM

do not dent the drive shaft tube......clamp the driveshaft on the welds near the forward yoke or the aft end where it bolts to the companion flange.

Lamar Wadsworth · 04-14-2024, 10:18 PM

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Thanks--will try the vice and sockets. The vice I use is a big heavy rascal about 100+ years old, belonged to my wife's grandfather. He was a sheet metal man. All of my metal files and big C clamps were his, all over 100 years old and good as ever.

04-13-2024, 07:34 PM	#1
Lamar Wadsworth Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 314	'55 Ford car rear U joint Replacing rear U-joint on '55 Ford. What's the trick to getting the old one out of the yoke on the driveshaft? I've removed the two C Clips that go inside the yoke and soaked it with PBlaster. Can't get it to budge. The U-joint is original to the car (parents bought the car new, so I know it's never been changed.

04-14-2024, 01:59 AM	#2
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,474	Re: '55 Ford car rear U joint Well, BFH - LARGE VICE - OTC Makes A Ball-Joint Tool That Can Be Used On U-Joints. The cap(s) are pressed out-in. The use of the BFH can lead to heartbreak. TOOLS - https://www.summitracing.com/search/...allation-tools __________________ *** - WHY IS IT ... - ... that everything you buy in the grocery store is either wrapped in or contained in plastic but the government doesn't want you to carry it out in a plastic bag? WONDERING IN W(BY GOD)V ... DIAGNOSED CDO** - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order) Last edited by KULTULZ; 04-14-2024 at 08:25 AM. Reason: THE USUAL - CRS

04-14-2024, 08:27 AM	#3
Ford blue blood Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 814	Re: '55 Ford car rear U joint I have used an old socket that fits inside the yoke, placed the yoke/socket in a vice, clamped down very tight then smacked the movable part of the vice with a big hammer. This will usually break the first one loose, re-tighten the vice and repeat. That will get the other side to break free. Then just the vice and a larger socket on the other side to clear the cap as you tighten the vice until it comes free. __________________ Bill, certified Ford nut. 2016 F-150 2016 Focus 08 Shelby GT500 57 Ford Ranchero 36 Chevy, 351C/FMX, 8", Mustang II

04-14-2024, 06:27 PM	#4
oldbugger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Holland Mi Posts: 640	Re: '55 Ford car rear U joint Maybe a little heat

04-14-2024, 06:48 PM	#5
tobby Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 47	Re: '55 Ford car rear U joint do not dent the drive shaft tube......clamp the driveshaft on the welds near the forward yoke or the aft end where it bolts to the companion flange.

04-14-2024, 10:18 PM	#6
Lamar Wadsworth Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 314	Re: '55 Ford car rear U joint Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks--will try the vice and sockets. The vice I use is a big heavy rascal about 100+ years old, belonged to my wife's grandfather. He was a sheet metal man. All of my metal files and big C clamps were his, all over 100 years old and good as ever.