Michael Maskalans <dml@tepidcola.com> wrote:
> On Jul 28, 2009, at 00:22 , jon@dakota-truck.net wrote:
>> I do have that kit (p/n 38335), so if you need any measurements of the
>> components of anything, just let me know and I'd be happy to provide
>> them. I haven't actually had an opportunity to use mine yet (saw it
>> at a really good price when they were on sale and couldn't resist) so
>> I can't give a firsthand report, but it looks like a pretty beefy kit
>> to me.
>>
>> Yes, it is made in China. No surprise there.
> Looks beefy but bends :)
> There are three of them in my 4x4 club, they're awesome for trail
> repairs on ujoints. The C is bent on mine, the threaded rod is bent
> on Keith's, and Ryan actually broke the C on his.
> I'd like to straighten mine or get a new one, and box in the sides of
> the C with some 1/8" or 3/16" cold rolled plate. I think that would
> make it live well and still be cheaper than most other options out
> there.
Now that you mention it, I remember now that I have actually used it
for changing the U-joints in my '47 CJ. The big loop on the end
lets the end of the joint poke through unlike a standard C clamp -
worked great. Granted, I'm sure the U-joints in my wimpy '47 are a
lot smaller than those in your Dak, but are you guys breaking these
kits on U-joints????
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