HAMOM opinion?

concretejungle · 09-14-08, 07:26 PM

just trying to think out loud and bounce some ideas around, so please give your opinion.

My thought is that there are a lot of us, some who wouldn't admit, that need to rebuild their driveshafts (new u joints). I'm sure someone local has a small press we could use, maybe we could all meet here or maybe ryan's or at steve's and everyone could drop their shafts and we could all press in new u joints. Ryan, not trying to invite ourselves over, but you have a sweet location with the cul-de-sac. I'm sure there are a lot of folks who need it and don't really know how to do it. Or some, who think they know, but have never done it.

everyone can order joints from wherever, should be a relatively quick and cheap repair, driveshaft u joints are something that need to be maintained and replaced or bad things happen. Should be able to knock out 5 to 8 shafts no problem i would think.

Just a thought.

What do you think?

southerncruiser62 · 09-14-08, 07:43 PM

Sounds like a great idea alex, and knowing I have to replace my dented D/S this would be a good time.

Continuing to think out loud here, if everyone would like to use Toyota u-joints then I would get a count and touch base with Chris at Fred Anderson Toyota here in Raleigh and see what kind of deal I can work up for a group buy. But then again there may be a stronger u-joint out there that others would like to use to replace there's.

RYAN BARNARD · 09-14-08, 07:55 PM

Martha Ann and I have been talking about having a cook-out, beer drinking,

a-thon. You gather the dates and we will host a u joint
replacement party. I should have a 100 series by the end of the week
that I am sure will need something.

Ryan

addicted56 · 09-14-08, 08:15 PM

I have a press a buddy just gave me. I think all the parts are there. I could probably make the event and if not give out the press to someone heading up.

concretejungle · 09-15-08, 07:19 AM

jfz80 has a press, i just don't want to volunteer his tools.

I personally think that the Toyota ujoints are probably the best. I ordered some "made in japan" ujoints from MAF, but they do not have zerk fittings. The Toyota joints do.

I would ASSume, but do you think all the driveshafts use the same ujoint?

mtweller · 09-15-08, 08:02 AM

I have a 12-ton press that is available for use. If I can't make it the the event, Greg or anyone else in the area could pick it up.

Trapper · 09-15-08, 12:08 PM

This sounds like a great idea. Count me in.

S4Cruiser · 09-16-08, 09:07 AM

Count me in! I've got a set of Toyota ujoints on the shelf in my garage but procrastination has kept them from being installed

.

-Jon

RYAN BARNARD · 09-23-08, 07:07 PM

Whats up??? What date do we want to do this. Lets drink some beer and do some

ing.

09-14-08, 07:26 PM	#1
concretejungle IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Cadillac TLCA# 14646 Posts: 6,167	HAMOM opinion? just trying to think out loud and bounce some ideas around, so please give your opinion. My thought is that there are a lot of us, some who wouldn't admit, that need to rebuild their driveshafts (new u joints). I'm sure someone local has a small press we could use, maybe we could all meet here or maybe ryan's or at steve's and everyone could drop their shafts and we could all press in new u joints. Ryan, not trying to invite ourselves over, but you have a sweet location with the cul-de-sac. I'm sure there are a lot of folks who need it and don't really know how to do it. Or some, who think they know, but have never done it. everyone can order joints from wherever, should be a relatively quick and cheap repair, driveshaft u joints are something that need to be maintained and replaced or bad things happen. Should be able to knock out 5 to 8 shafts no problem i would think. Just a thought. What do you think? __________________ 95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 315 Nitto, stainless brake lines, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . . Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".

09-14-08, 07:43 PM	#2
southerncruiser62 ONSC President Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Raleigh TLCA# 17608 Posts: 1,144	Sounds like a great idea alex, and knowing I have to replace my dented D/S this would be a good time. Continuing to think out loud here, if everyone would like to use Toyota u-joints then I would get a count and touch base with Chris at Fred Anderson Toyota here in Raleigh and see what kind of deal I can work up for a group buy. But then again there may be a stronger u-joint out there that others would like to use to replace there's. __________________ Olde North State Cruisers 95 FZJ80, "D" light works...oh and a few other things 92 P/U, 1KZ-TE Diesel Swap, 2" OME, DD.

09-14-08, 07:55 PM	#3
RYAN BARNARD IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: HP TLCA# 16766 Posts: 64	Martha Ann and I would like host BBQ and such! Martha Ann and I have been talking about having a cook-out, beer drinking, a-thon. You gather the dates and we will host a u joint replacement party. I should have a 100 series by the end of the week that I am sure will need something. Ryan __________________ *RMB* *86 FJ60, locked, lifted and not dented* *2001 4 RUNNER, stock and I don't like4 it that way!* *2007 prius, I'll get there cheeper than you.* *OLDE NORTH STATE CRUISERS* Last edited by RYAN BARNARD; 09-14-08 at 08:03 PM.

09-14-08, 08:15 PM	#4
addicted56 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ft. Bragg, NC Posts: 295	I have a press a buddy just gave me. I think all the parts are there. I could probably make the event and if not give out the press to someone heading up. __________________ 1956 F-100 1968 Power Wagon 1972 FJ40 1992 4-Runner 1997 F-250 PSD 2006 VW Jetta TDI

09-15-08, 07:19 AM	#5
concretejungle IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Cadillac TLCA# 14646 Posts: 6,167	jfz80 has a press, i just don't want to volunteer his tools. I personally think that the Toyota ujoints are probably the best. I ordered some "made in japan" ujoints from MAF, but they do not have zerk fittings. The Toyota joints do. I would ASSume, but do you think all the driveshafts use the same ujoint? __________________ 95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 315 Nitto, stainless brake lines, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . . Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".


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09-15-08, 08:02 AM	#6
mtweller IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Morrisville NC Posts: 795	I have a 12-ton press that is available for use. If I can't make it the the event, Greg or anyone else in the area could pick it up. __________________ "Ramon" Weller '78 FJ40 - Dune Beige - In the operating room for SOA (FJ55 rear flipped fronts), SM465, MetalTech full cage You don't have to be good with a welder, if you're good with a grinder.... Regardless of what happens on 11/5, we need to come together and beat this partisan BS!!

09-15-08, 12:08 PM	#7
Trapper IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Durham, NC TLCA# 14568 Posts: 120	This sounds like a great idea. Count me in. __________________ 1997 FZJ80 40th - locked, 853J+Mr.Gasket/863+packers, ARB + Slee bumpered, 35's, sliders. Blown head gasket and radiator club Olde North State Cruisers TLCA#14568

09-16-08, 09:07 AM	#8
S4Cruiser IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Burlington, NC TLCA# 18505 Posts: 61	Count me in! I've got a set of Toyota ujoints on the shelf in my garage but procrastination has kept them from being installed . -Jon __________________ 97 40th w/lockers - OME 851 (25mm spacer) / 863 - CDL - 315 Toyo MTs - slee'd front bumpered and sliders - ipor'd rear - custom drawers 01 Audi S4

09-23-08, 07:07 PM	#9
RYAN BARNARD IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: HP TLCA# 16766 Posts: 64	Whats up??? What date do we want to do this. Lets drink some beer and do some ing. __________________ *RMB* *86 FJ60, locked, lifted and not dented* *2001 4 RUNNER, stock and I don't like4 it that way!* *2007 prius, I'll get there cheeper than you.* *OLDE NORTH STATE CRUISERS*

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