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Think I caused the failure of the ujoint. The only bad ones were where the u bolts hold it onto the pinion . I must have been over zealous in tightening them down . And I highly recommend the Tiger tool for u joint removal makes it super easy I don’t even use the 20 ton press any longer.

americanmusc1e

06-08-2023 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper (Post 9210540)

Got the 72 back together and was doing a check on the drivetrain and found a bad ujoint at the pinion. I had checked the ujoints for slop but I got no movement but visually you could see they were shot , I had changed them all 4 years ago when I did the carrier bearing with inexpensive ones from autozone won’t be doing that again , when I the shaft off the ujoint just fell apart . Guess I found the vibration . Going to do all four

replace them with Spicer or Moog if you can get them. Cheap u-joints are bleh

americanmusc1e

06-08-2023 10:17 AM

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that looks handy! The hardest part with a press is supporting the rest of the driveshaft level while you are lining everything up.

72c20customcamper

06-08-2023 01:34 PM

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replace them with Spicer or Moog if you can get them. Cheap u-joints are bleh

Used Moog 232 .says they are super strength whatever that means . Picked them up at Napa

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that looks handy! The hardest part with a press is supporting the rest of the driveshaft level while you are lining everything up.

Super easy . Another must have tool I bought it to remove the u joints on the front axles on my Dodge . Even though it said it was for that application it seemed a little too small . It still worked but the next size up would have worked better they make three sizes . This is the medium one

americanmusc1e

06-08-2023 07:36 PM

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Used Moog 232 .says they are super strength whatever that means . Picked them up at Napa

Some of the "super" u-joints don't have a grease zerk and are not cross drilled for grease channels. This is supposed to aid in strength. That probably matters more for the hardcore offroaders. I just generally try to buy spicer or moog because the seals and grease used seem to be higher quality than the cheaper parts store ones.

Already Gone

06-08-2023 07:44 PM

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Got mine back on the road after been down for 20 months, I know not a long time in the rebuild scheme of things, so was out cruising the last 2 days.

72c20customcamper

06-08-2023 08:12 PM

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It’s crossed drilled and has a zerk but it’s on a cap not the body

cornerstone

06-09-2023 01:21 PM

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Got mine back on the road after been down for 20 months, I know not a long time in the rebuild scheme of things, so was out cruising the last 2 days.

Congratulations! She's a real beauty.:chevy:

72c20customcamper

06-09-2023 07:45 PM

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Put the driveshaft back in the 72 . Drives like a new truck nice and smooth . Then I put the front bumper back on the 68 what biatch of a job . No matter how much monkeying around with it it’s still not to my liking . I think it’s a little twisted as I get one side in and the other upper bracket didn’t line up . It’s an aftermarket so I would doubt the twist

Old_Gold

06-09-2023 08:48 PM

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I'm getting ready to put a much healthier engine back in the 72!

69Penka

06-09-2023 09:27 PM

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I just wanted to change out my idiot light gauges with a cluster that had guages and I wound up here!

69Penka

06-09-2023 09:32 PM

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Finished putting her back together today complete with in bed spare tire carrier, tach, dome light with door switches, front side marker lights that work, and windshield washer pump!

69Penka

06-09-2023 09:37 PM

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More. 😁

zicc1835

06-09-2023 11:29 PM

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More. 😁

wow

Jiggers72-GMC

06-10-2023 08:05 AM

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Well done Penka, what a nice change.

HalfBrit

06-10-2023 02:18 PM

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Started laying out the possible wiring paths for the AAW, FI and air ride harnesses on my ‘70.

72c20customcamper

06-10-2023 03:21 PM

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Won a trophy asked that it not be judged by t they gave me one anyway . About 75 cars and it’s a top 40 trophy so step above a participation trophy :lol:

ghackett1

06-10-2023 06:41 PM

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Did my first oil change after 500 mile break in! Big step. So far so good on the Blueprint 355/390hp!

'68OrangeSunshine

06-10-2023 07:13 PM

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More. 😁

I like how you Two-Toned the interior. Not Factory, I don't think, but it sure looks cool.

zicc1835

06-10-2023 07:49 PM

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nothing to my truck today ...but I went to a local car show and saw this 69 owner did the LS swap nice truck ...oh :):devil: and I took my 48 Pontiac and took Peoples choice award :metal:

Sheepdip

06-10-2023 11:04 PM

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Nice!!...Pretty Slick Old Tin Indian!

'68OrangeSunshine

06-10-2023 11:13 PM

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nothing to my truck today ...but I went to a local car show and saw this 69 owner did the LS swap nice truck ...oh :):devil: and I took my 48 Pontiac and took Peoples choice award :metal:

Do the old Poncho's spotlights work?

Rust_never_sleeps

06-11-2023 02:33 AM

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Replaced some scrungy rear wheel cylinders, but still failed to bleed the back system.

zicc1835

06-11-2023 07:43 AM

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Do the old Poncho's spotlights work?

Yes sir::mm: