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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 06:48 PM
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Ball joint press

Where are y'all getting ball joint presses big enough for our trucks. I'd really prefer to just rent one but I can't seem to find one that works.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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I bought mine from NAPA....
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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I bought mine from Advanced Auto. It is the big kit. Hold on and I'll go get the number off of it.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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It's a Powerbuilt 23 pc. ball joint and u-joint service set model #648617. Kit #46. You can rent them, but I just bought mine. It was $159 I think.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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I used the one from auto zone and also used via adaptor kit they have.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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I use a BFH and a socket
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by fordpride
I use a BFH and a socket
same, just a hammer and a socket, easiest way to do it. got a $500 ball joint kit and hardly ever use it.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by stainlessstroker95
I used the one from auto zone and also used via adaptor kit they have.
Hmm. I tried that one but couldn't get it to fit. Maybe I was using the wrong adapter or configuring it wrong or somethihng.
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I use a BFH and a socket
Now that sounds more like my style.
 
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I used the one from orilies.
 
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