removing and installing my driveshaft

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

k so i got my driveshaft yesterday but ive had strep-throat for a few days now so i havnt been able to tackle it.... i might feel well enough tommarow to try to do it so my question is is there a specific way to taking it out and what all do you guys think i will need... i went out right now and bought a 12 point socket set so that i can take em out..... i dont have any air tools so ill have to try to do it with just simple hand tools.. what torque setting do they have to be re-tightened.. and should i use loc-tite on them..... any info would help a lot.... thanks ahead for all your wisdom

-Raul

[mustangz]

Sorry nobody answered yet!They Usually have loc-tite from the factory so it probably would not hurt.Dont know the torque specs sorry.If you can get a socket on it you should be good to go.Hope its a good socket becuase they are usually super tight.Dont know any other tips that I can think of.Wish you luck,should be pretty straight forward.

[Hayman]

Usually you cant get a socket on them you use a box end wrench don't no the torque on them.

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

k cool... yup i got a 12point socket i just bought from sears that will work on it so im gonna just use my breaker bar tommarow and see if i can get them off....if not im gonna have to go invest on some air tools and a compressor... it will give me a good reason to tell the girl im gonna spend 500 bucks on some tools lol... i just bought a big dewalt 18volt set that cost 700 smakers for work lol... not sure if shell be pissed if i spent some more on some air tools... oh well...keep the info coming...

-Raul

[stroker27]

you wont need air tools for that..... also, i would not recommend using loc-tite on them but if you do make sure you get the kind that will let you take it back off. i think the red is the kind you would want and the blue is permanent. cant really remember. it is VERY wise to change your U-joints the same time as your driveline, especially since you drove it with the driveline like that, whether they look bad or not, whenever i change a driveline I change the U-joints while im doin it anyway since you probably wont change that driveline again anytime soon. (unless you forget that your truck is not lifted again LOL)

[straycat]

Make sure you block the truck as well. Once the drivshaft is out, you have no park brake if you lift the rear tires of the ground, not sure how high your truck is.

Gord.

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

Originally Posted by straycat

Make sure you block the truck as well. Once the drivshaft is out, you have no park brake if you lift the rear tires of the ground, not sure how high your truck is.

Gord.

wow thanks i would of never of thought about putting blocks in the rear... that would of been a mess lol....my truck is high enough so that i can get under there and work comfortably..... my driveshaft came with new u-joints already attached i just ened to take the old one out and put this one in ...... all i have is my breaker bar so lets hope for the best....if not i might have to go buy an air compressor and an air gun.... thanks for all the info guys..... anyone know what the torque specs are on these? once i put them back on i dont know how much to torque them....
-Raul

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

k it took me around 3 hours but i got it done.... used nothing but hand tools and a jack/jackstands... it would of helped to have an extra set of hands especially when trying to align the holes... this thing is heavy... anyways thanks for everyone that replied... i wouldnt of been able to do this without you guys... thanks

-Raul

[slammedSI]

Originally Posted by stroker27

you wont need air tools for that..... also, i would not recommend using loc-tite on them but if you do make sure you get the kind that will let you take it back off. i think the red is the kind you would want and the blue is permanent. cant really remember. it is VERY wise to change your U-joints the same time as your driveline, especially since you drove it with the driveline like that, whether they look bad or not, whenever i change a driveline I change the U-joints while im doin it anyway since you probably wont change that driveline again anytime soon. (unless you forget that your truck is not lifted again LOL)

Red is a stronger hold, blue is a light hold, and if you want permanate black is the stuff.

[mustangz]

Glad you got it done.I probably missed something but why did you replace it.Did you buy a used one or go to ford.