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Mar 29, 2007 | 12:20 AM

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Bangs into reverse.

Got a '73 F100 2WD 302 C4 that seems to bang into reverse. Going into drive from park or neutral seem OK...Just into reverse makes a clunk, but functions fine once it's in there. Should I worry about this? Thanks.

Mar 29, 2007 | 03:30 AM

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From: Stanton DE

Whens the last time you put new universal joints in it?

Mar 29, 2007 | 03:43 AM

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C3AZ-4635-E .. U-Joint .. Dana-Spicer #1310 (all the joints on your driveshaft are the same, whether it's two or three).

Mar 29, 2007 | 10:04 AM

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So you don't think it's the tranny? How hard is it for a somewhat mechanically challenged guy to replace u-joints and at what cost? Thanks.

Mar 29, 2007 | 10:18 AM

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From: Stanton DE

It's not that hard of a job but can be a little tricky.
Last time I bought a set they were about 8 bucks a piece but that was a long time ago,,lol Should be less then $20 for one.

Mar 29, 2007 | 11:20 AM

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What's the tricky part and do I need special tools?

Mar 29, 2007 | 04:42 PM

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From: Stanton DE

Well if I remember right I think I had a hard time keeping the little end caps on the new ones wile putting them in and I had no tools.You will need a snap-ring tool and a socket set.
I also never did it before and just got under there and started messing with it.
Start with the back/take out the bolts in the U bolts then pull the shaft out of the trany.Then you can take the hole thing out from under the truck and work on it.