S-10 Truck

Tiny
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Can I drill out instead of useing a trouch to remove the rear u joint
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Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 AT 12:37 AM

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Tiny
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Are you referring to the plastic insert that GM thought would be a funny idea? Drilling that out won't help. The injected plastic goes all the way around each cup to form a ring that holds them in. A propane torch will do the job. Once that little worm comes out, the cup can be pressed out.
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Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 AT 7:13 AM

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