1st rodeo (4wd for that matter)

[scottyec76]

How long to change the cv joints? They're already bad.

[Gizmo42]

I have to take the spare off, then the top of that cross bar, then all the screws

It can be done with the spare tire in place, just a little easier with it out. I've done it both ways. The panhard bar I just take the nut off on the side attached to the axle (drivers side) and pull it out a little, I dont take it all the way off.

Both times I did mine last week it took about an hour including time spent pounding the cover back into shape. The pump is definatly a good idea. Didnt have mine with me and had to use a tube and squeeze the hell out of the bottle. Not a good way to do it but works in a pinch. With the propper tools for your first time doing it plan 2-3 hrs but you can probably do both of them much quicker.