LaCummins01

Looking at buying a ball joint press kit, i want a good one but not sure which one to get. What have you guys used that works on the 4x4 2500's ? Will this work without buying anymore adapters ? http://www.automotivetoolsonline.com...1_p_12980.html

Diesel Dave2

I bought the similar kit...It sure came in handy

Tallguy67

I hope I am not hijacking this thread. I have an adjustable track-bar sitting in my barn that needs a new ball joint. Is that kit what I need to remove the old one and press in a new one?

Diesel Dave2

You bet it will work,as long its a pressed in balljoint......Its got the different round fittings....I got mine on sale at Princess Auto a few years back...I think it was only $60 on sale...I beat the heck out of it pretty badly..Still ok...

LaCummins01

I was hoping someone had this exact kit and could tell me if it would work on the 2500's. Don't want to spend that much money if it needs more adapters.

Dave2001

I thought about buying one, but then I thought how often would I use it?? I borrowed one from Advance Auto Parts. Basically you pay for it , then return it and you get your money back. I had to make one adapter out of a piece of pipe. Also if you are going to replace your ball joints, check the DTR wiki under third generation. There is a good article there and a lot of it applies to your model.

LaCummins01

Thanks for the info Dave, never have even clicked on that !!! Lots of good info for sure.

cadash

It's hard to tell from the picture but it looks like it's for smaller vehicles. I've done ball joints on a 2500 recently and my kit from Harbor Freight worked flawlessly. So far I've done ball joints on my diesel excursion, a 2500 and my F250. It also works great on u-joints. I was also using an impact! Price was way less than the one posted. Just my 2 cents!

Dave2001

I used that writeup when I did mine. It sure was a great help. Especially the socket trick using the power steering to apply pressure. I used lots of penetrating fluid on mine. The pictures were helpful when I was trying to select which pieces I needed to get the ball joint in/out.

supersport

No, the 8031 is not the recommented set. Below is the answer that I got from OTC.

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Per the parts break down they are not included:



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Hello,

Thanks for the advice, one last question, OTC 8031 set, does it contain the below recommended pieces?


For 2003-2008 removal of lower 313968, 555570, 314392 , and for install 204508A, 555379,314392
For 2005-2008 removal of upper 305228,29504,or, 222305, 554415, and for install 204508A or 5555380, and 555379

Thanks


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For 2003-2008 removal of lower 313968, 555570, 314392 , and for install 204508A, 555379,314392
For 2005-2008 removal of upper 305228,29504,or, 222305, 554415, and for install 204508A or 5555380, and 555379
We do not offer a kit, but you can order individually, note that some of the numbers above may be repeated.

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Hello,
Thanks you for the recommendation. Is there a smaller set that specifically for
the 2004+ with the AAM axle that I can get. THis is intended for my truck only and I
do not need all the extra pieces that came with the 6539-2 plus set. I already have the
the C-frame press from another set. Thanks you in advamce for the advice.

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Hello,

6539-2 plus the 7248 C Frame.

This can be purchased from your local OTC Distributor. See attachment for more details.

Thanks,
OTC Technical Service Department
1-800-533-6127 ext 3
New Hours, 7:00AM-7:00PM CST, M-F
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Hello,

Please provide us with the part number for the balljoint press set for a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel.

Thanks


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birdboy

yep, borrowed one this weekend, worked great returned on monday