ball joint tool

[Baseshakers]

so i'm most likely replacing the ball joints soon. is the HF tool good enough?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=38335
the more expensive one?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... umber=4065
a different brand altogether?

[johnsxj]

I've been using the cheaper HF one for over 12 years!!!!!!!
For the extra $10 get the more expensive one. They both use the same "C" press, you just get a few extra adapters that might come in handy!!!!!!!

[ZAEDOCK]

I used to have a very nice Snap-On press, but sold it when I left that profession.

Awesome quality, but $$$$$$

[Kurt]

Ryan,
You can also use one for FREE from Autozone or Advanced Auto Parts.
I found the Advanced Autoparts set comes with more adapters than the AZ one.
That's the route I go when doing my ball joints.

[DDewar53]

I have the cheap HF one, because it works well for u-joints as well.

[Carl McFly]

Just ordered the $32 set, and that's going in my trail kit

[johnsxj]

I have the cheap HF one, because it works well for u-joints as well.

It also works to "dimple" the tail pipe after shock relocation mounts are put in a TJ

[DDewar53]

I have the cheap HF one, because it works well for u-joints as well.

It also works to "dimple" the tail pipe after shock relocation mounts are put in a TJ

we should start a new thread - How many uses can we come up with for the cheapo HF Ball Joint press. Uses relating to ball joints do not count

[nostaw]

It also makes a decent u-joint press.... If it isn't bent...

JW