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I'm looking to buy a farm fresh 1967 4x4. The previous owner told me that the front U-joints are loose, and should be checked out before I do anything but farm driving.

Does any one know how involved and expensive it would be to replace the steering U-joints. Front ball joints are shot too.

The truck is mostly straight with a little rust and a 283.
Tell me what you think

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The front "steering" joints in the front axle are replaced as you would a standard driveshaft u-joint. The ball joints are a little tougher. You'll need a special socket to set-up the preload on the upper joint and access to a press or a ball joint press to remove and install the joints into the spindles. Take your time and you'll get it,
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2 1948 1.5-ton Loadmasters
The red one and The snow pusher
1 1950 3100
1 1955.1 Chevy 6500
1 1954 Chevy 6500 2-Ton
1 1955 1st Series COE 5700
1 1963 K20 (454)
1 1964 C10 (350)
1 1951 1.5-ton Dump Truck
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Thanks Scott.

I found out since that this truck doesn't have ball joints. 4x4 truck have a straight axle with a type of roller bearing king pin on top and bottom.


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That's what I'm talking about too, I just went through mine,
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2 1948 1.5-ton Loadmasters
The red one and The snow pusher
1 1950 3100
1 1954 Chevy 6500 2-Ton
1 1955 1st Series COE 5700
1 1963 K20 (454)
1 1964 C10 (350)

Raising a teenager is like trying to nail Jello to a tree!
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If I have to have a press, I'll just take it to my mechanic. Have him align it when he's done.


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