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Jun 29, 2011 | 06:46 AM

bannerd

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Ball joint Press

I was looking for a nice ball joint press for my 1st gen. I would like it to be able to press ball joints and u-joint. I was planning to purchase this but just want to make sure the sizes are correct.

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Jun 29, 2011 | 06:50 AM

Subliminal

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Just as an FYI...if you have Autozones anywhere by you, they'll lend you the tool for free.

Jun 29, 2011 | 07:36 AM

bannerd

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Yeah I know, I figured since I service vehicles I might as well put one in my tool box. The snap-on tool is too much for me (600$) so I might just stick with OTC.

Jun 29, 2011 | 12:19 PM

IPDiesel

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thats pretty much the same one I have. Does the job.

Jun 29, 2011 | 12:39 PM

CaptainChrysler

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That is a handy tool that you will find many more uses for. They will also bend metal and collapse/ hold lots of stuff. Like a c-clamp on steroids.

Don't the ball joints thread into the a-arms on 2 wheelers?

Jun 29, 2011 | 02:04 PM

TJE

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Don't the ball joints thread into the a-arms on 2 wheelers?

I think the top ones screw in...but I could be wrong.

Jun 29, 2011 | 02:53 PM

Thunderhog

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on a 2wd, the uppers screw in, the lowers, however, press in.

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Jun 29, 2011 | 04:18 PM

taterfarm

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Originally Posted by Thunderhog

on a 2wd, the uppers screw in, the lowers, however, press in.

I have one just like it from harbor freight, I use it all the time. Very handy with an impact wrench and lots of WD-40, beats using a big hammer anyways. All kinds of uses, definitely worth having on the shelf.