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View beefy enough for u joints, what do you have?

4x4JeePmaNthINg

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Vise beefy enough for u joints, what do you have?

Hey all,

Looking for recommendations on a bench vise that's stout enough to press out u joints.

Any and all recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
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Instead of using a vise to remove and replace u-joints, I use an OTC ball joint kit.
It is easier if the driveshaft is clamped in a vise, to hold it still, while punching out the old caps.
 
Instead of using a vise to remove and replace u-joints, I use an OTC ball joint kit.
It is easier if the driveshaft is clamped in a vise, to hold it still, while punching out the old caps.

I have the HF version. Definitely my go to for u joints. An impact driver for the screw and your done before you know it. A box end wrench or socket works fine too. On the plus side the case its in slips in the cargo area no problem.
 
Instead of using a vise to remove and replace u-joints, I use an OTC ball joint kit.
It is easier if the driveshaft is clamped in a vise, to hold it still, while punching out the old caps.

Yeah I was trying to avoid not acquiring another tool that would hardly be used, the press is deffinetly easier.
 
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