Tried to replace my ujoint today, after running into problem after problem finally got around to trying to remove the ujoint itself. The bitch is rusted solid, won't come off. I tried using a large c-clamp and a hammer/socket method and nothing would budget. Yes I removed the c-clips, but I can't get shit to budge.

Anyone have any tips that might help?

 

I had the same problem on my 2500 ram. The ujoint was and original from 2000 and rusted bad. Ended up using a bigger hammer and the socket method. It took a lot of serious pounding.

 

I'm soaking it in PB blaster now, I'll go out tomorrow morning and pound on it some more. So far I've deformed a socket to the point it will be trash after this

 

You could try a small bottle neck jack Find something to press it againsed.
Some auto part stores will press them for you...

 

Ended up taking it to a shop and even he struggled to get it apart. And I F'ed up and ear so I need a new stub shaft

 

I was going to say; depending on the hassle, some times it's quicker/easier to just replace whole assemblies...

actually, it's always quicker and easier... it's just not always cheaper.

 

Wish I could afford to just replace it with chromoly shafts

 

when i changed mine the socket method didn't work and i didn't have a press. so i used the "hit the ear directly really hard with a BFH" - it did the job in about 15 seconds.

here's some details on the method if you have access to a vice JeepWire - Changing Axle Shaft U-Joints
if you are on the trail or have no vice, you can just use a piece of 2x4 and do the same basic thing. support one ear on the edge of the 2x4 and beat the crap out of the other ear right behind the U joint.