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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread ball joint tools #838891 09/30/07 12:43 AM Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 15 summit county, colorado H hicojeeper OP Need a Spot I'm getting ready to replace my ball joint and tie rod ends, I'm finding lots of different shape,size, and priced tools for this job. It seems like the C frame tool would work best but is also the most expensive for a one time (hopefully) job. ???? Re: ball joint tools [Re: hicojeeper] #838892 12/06/07 06:09 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,060 Cherokee County, GA RichinROA Trail Leader Advance and Autozone both have loaner tool programs. Free with deposit. Check them out. "Coal and people have been our two biggest exports for a long time, which has definitely shaped how we think of ourselves." Scott Hill, WV native and historian. 99 TacoTRD 177K Montani Semper Liberi Re: ball joint tools [Re: RichinROA] #838893 12/12/07 08:42 PM Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 13,649 Helen , GA fasteddy Web Wheeler Pickle fork, one 8lb sledge with about 12" of the handle cut off, one 4lb drilling hammer, or a fat ball pein. Loosen the castle nut, drive in the pickle fork enough to put the joint under tension, apply 8lb sledge to the eye of the joint as a backstop, and smack it with the 4lb to spring the eye and free the stud. Easiest and cheapest way to go. Even the 8lb hammer is not badly crippled for more common uses, and unless you hit the mark EVERY time, the handle will last longer when it's shorter. I cut the handle on every company sledge... Not responsible for advice not taken... Re: ball joint tools [Re: fasteddy] #838894 12/13/07 05:43 AM Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 15,887 Fairbanks, Alaska kewlynx Toyota & Classifieds Moderator I just went through that little job on my newer Runner. Air hammer with a pencil nose on it was my buddy. C-clamp is okay, but you'll wail on it. Vise is handy to have. Made my old Yota herd look like a cake walk. http://www.walkablecommunities.org/ Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. **ubi apis- ibi salus** Moderated by  4x4Wire, PHIL_  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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