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    U-Joint Replacement

    Got 'er Done! Thanks for all the input. Got them change without any problems. I picked up a twoarm puller but didn't use it. I just tapped the caps out with a big brass punch and reversed the process for installing. Everything went smooth. I wasn't able to gauge whether I have the required...
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    U-Joint Replacement

    Gear puller sounds like the way to go, especially since I am buying either a puller or a vice. Any thoughts or insights on the installation side (I'll keep the needle in mind ) ? Also the old axiam, "If it don't fit ; Don't force it!" Thnaks guys, the operation is planned for Friday...
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    U-Joint Replacement

    Any input would be great. I have to change my u-joints. Can I use a large C clamp in place of the SST shown in the FSM? Would a bench vise be better. I have the c clamp but not the vise. Any experience here??? Thanks,
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    "What's the 4 holes for?"

    I have a 5 ton pintle hook bolted up in the OEM location being discussed. I use it to pull a Iltis M-101 trailer. (Canadian version of the US M-416) It works very well. The trailer only weighs about 750 lbs. empty; because of it's relatively compact size I would have to fill it w/ rocks...
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    Okay, Just how reliable is a (now aging) 80 Series Cruiser?

    Our 92 is a daily driver w/ almost 280K miles. Did catchup maintanence when I got it at 160K miles. This unfortunately included the front diff as it had been neglected with a leaking seal. I end up doing all my own maintenance as there are no Toy dealers anywhere near by. Longest layup...
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