Steering U-joint welded - options? Rear axle ?

[ggrahl]

Hey guys, this is my first post. Been watching these boards for prolly 6 months now. Finally got an 86 sr5 with the 3tc motor swap, dual Weber down drafts, about 3 months ago.

My problem is I sprung a leak at my exhaust manifold gasket, between the headers and block. So i figured i should start with changing the gasket, making sure the metal isn't bent there, etc... But my headers were welded on around my steering column, making it impossible to slide them out enough to get the gasket in or out. So I got my column completely disconnected except where it connects to the u-joint. Instead of having the 2 bolts attaching it, its been welded... I don't know yet whether its a manual or ps rack yet. I know I don't have ps and I havent had fluid running out yet, so we'll see. But wtf am I supposed to do about that without a torch? I'm low on money so If i could drill a few holes through the welded part, then hammer it a little, would that work? If possible I'd like to salvage the U joint. Sand it clean, then get some screws for it. Is their any way to get that thing out of there without me spending extra money to get someone to torch it out?
Thanks



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I got a guy coming to fix this ^^^^ thats gonna cut my u joint off for like 10 bucks. Prolly will have to replace it, we'll see... While waiting I was checking the rear end and decided to check the LSD that was said to come with the car... Doesn't have lsd apparently, but I have the rear disk breaks. From what I've searched, its hard to actually tell what you got unless you can tell by looking, very suddle differences. I tried searching the disc brake pad number on the side and didn't have any luck. Do you guys know? If I know what kind of rear end i got, i'll start searching for an lsd that will fit it


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