U-joint clip tool

[sdguy55]

For anyone that has struggled with those clips that hold in u-joints I was told that a battery pliers work extremely well for it. Ordered one and first time I got to use was today. Worked awesome.

That's the tool I'm referring to. And here's it in action.

 

[Thunderbisciut]

Under $12

More expensive, but lots of choices.

What I've had on order that is taking it's sweet time to arrive.

 

[MattPersman]

I typically use side cuts or chisel and hammer

 

[454ragtop]

Usually use dykes, no problem.

 

[csmitty]

Always used needle nose of some variety. If they're stubborn clips they're getting destroyed anyways. Or break. Those look a good alternative though.

 

[Big-Foot]

I had (lost somewhere during my move) an old needle nose pliers that I ground the sharp pointed nose off of. Worked great for compressing those clips... I can see a battery pliers maybe working too but the offset jaws may make it a little more difficult.. I have also used a side cutter to just grab the ear and pull it out.

 

[maddawg1952]

needle nose vise-grips ,lock in place and have always worked for me. Or a worn out pair of lock ring pliers that I can't seem to throw away.

 

[cookefab]

Leatherman/Paratool....or Welpers...haven't been w/out one or the other since the 3rd grade...or so.