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Ball Joint Press
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
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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?
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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No, the 8031 is not the recommented set. Below is the answer that I got from OTC.
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Re: Fw: Fw: Balljoint press set for 2005 dodge ram 4x4 diesel. 1
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Hi,
Per the parts break down they are not included:
Thanks, Calvin
OTC Technical Service Department
1-800-533-6127 ext 3
New Hours, 7:00AM-7:00PM CST, M-F
Tech@OTCTools.com
www.otctools.com
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Subject Fw: Fw: Balljoint press set for 2005 dodge ram 4x4 diesel.
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
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "Service.Solutions.Tech.Services@servicesolutions. spx.com"
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 2:51 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: Balljoint press set for 2005 dodge ram 4x4 diesel.
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.
Thanks,
OTC Technical Service Department
1-800-533-6127 ext 3
New Hours, 7:00AM-7:00PM CST, M-F
Tech@OTCTools.com
www.otctools.com Sent on: 02/21/2012 02:09 PM
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Subject Fw: Balljoint press set for 2005 dodge ram 4x4 diesel.
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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From: "Service.Solutions.Tech.Services@servicesolutions. spx.com"
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 8:10 AM
Subject: Re: Balljoint press set for 2005 dodge ram 4x4 diesel.
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
Tech@OTCTools.com
www.otctools.com
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Subject Balljoint press set for 2005 dodge ram 4x4 diesel.
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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Re: Fw: Fw: Balljoint press set for 2005 dodge ram 4x4 diesel. 1
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Hide Details FROM:Service.Solutions.Tech.Services@servicesoluti ons.spx.com
Hi,
Per the parts break down they are not included:
Thanks, Calvin
OTC Technical Service Department
1-800-533-6127 ext 3
New Hours, 7:00AM-7:00PM CST, M-F
Tech@OTCTools.com
www.otctools.com
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To "Tech@OTCTools.com" <Tech@OTCTools.com>
cc
Subject Fw: Fw: Balljoint press set for 2005 dodge ram 4x4 diesel.
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
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "Service.Solutions.Tech.Services@servicesolutions. spx.com"
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 2:51 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: Balljoint press set for 2005 dodge ram 4x4 diesel.
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.
Thanks,
OTC Technical Service Department
1-800-533-6127 ext 3
New Hours, 7:00AM-7:00PM CST, M-F
Tech@OTCTools.com
www.otctools.com Sent on: 02/21/2012 02:09 PM
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
To "tech@otctools.com" <tech@otctools.com>
cc
Subject Fw: Balljoint press set for 2005 dodge ram 4x4 diesel.
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: "Service.Solutions.Tech.Services@servicesolutions. spx.com"
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 8:10 AM
Subject: Re: Balljoint press set for 2005 dodge ram 4x4 diesel.
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
Tech@OTCTools.com
www.otctools.com
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sent on: 02/21/2012 08:05 AM
To "tech@otctools.com" <tech@otctools.com>
cc
Subject Balljoint press set for 2005 dodge ram 4x4 diesel.
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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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.
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