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OldSchoolSwap
08-05-2002, 05:18 AM
Can't find this crap if my life depended on it!!!

http://www.justoffbase-tools.co.uk/gallery/vehicle%20service%20tools/images/AK380%20copy.jpg

Its a ball joint puller.
accordlx
08-05-2002, 05:54 AM
Here you go.

Ball Joint seperator (http://www.jcwhitneyusa.com/SearchCatContainer.jhtml?_requestid=9142)
accordlx
08-05-2002, 05:56 AM
Here is one just like the picture you posted (http://www.jcwhitneyusa.com/product.jhtml?CATID=65281&BQ=jcw2)
Site
08-05-2002, 05:58 AM
That looks a lot (exactly) like a beam clamp that you can get at Lowes or Home Depot. Beam clamps come in many sizes - may be able to use one as a ball joint separator.

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Sean
08-05-2002, 07:30 AM
take a 5lb mual and beat on the spindle where the balljoit goes through. trust me a couple of hard hits it will come loose super easy.
OldSchoolSwap
08-05-2002, 08:24 AM
Originally posted by funstick
take a 5lb mual and beat on the spindle where the balljoit goes through. trust me a couple of hard hits it will come loose super easy.
I know, thats what I do. But i'm sick of doing it that way. It just seems alot quiter and less beating (especially since I do most of the work at night time :D)
OldSchoolSwap
08-05-2002, 08:27 AM
Originally posted by accordlx
Here is one just like the picture you posted (http://www.jcwhitneyusa.com/product.jhtml?CATID=65281&BQ=jcw2)
Thanks! You da'man!
Sean
08-05-2002, 08:38 AM
yeah well dont be suprised when the threads get f'd up.
OldSchoolSwap
08-05-2002, 09:53 AM
Originally posted by funstick
yeah well dont be suprised when the threads get f'd up.
Huh? :confused: How is that possible? The puller does not touch any part of the thread! Service Manuals also recommend this exact tool, in order to do the job correctly.

Honda Service Manual on Paul's Site:

http://a9.cpimg.com/image/19/00/11816729-1114-01800200-.jpg
OldSchoolSwap
08-05-2002, 10:01 AM
Here's another close up of tool:
http://www.jcwhitneyusa.com/images/imagecache/I14549.gif
Sean
08-05-2002, 12:45 PM
ok problems

1. the tool will usually tear the boot. you cant buy new boots botta buy a new joint as its integrated into it.
2. at $55 a joint i wouldn't mess with a strategy that works.
3. these balljoint seperating tools tend to damage the joint renedering it useless. ive been doing trannys for yrs the cardinal rule is use it hammer its the only non destructive way to remove the balljoint from the spindle.
OldSchoolSwap
08-05-2002, 03:32 PM
I'm sorry man but these pullers are specially designed to keep the boots intact!
Take a close look at how they work, they grip the lower arm while pushing on the stud "upwards" without any sort of pressure on the boot itself. This is how it accomplishes the task without any hammers or banging on the arms.
I'll se if I can dig up a better picture for you, maybe that'll help.

On upper link you will notice they've also posted the following:
-SCREW-TYPE BALL JOINT REMOVER
-Designed to fit areas with restricted space
-No hammering required—won't damage grease cups (rubber boots)
-For cars and 1/2-ton trucks

I know where your coming from because i've been doing it like that for years! But I hadn't come accross this specific tool before and it caught my attention for Quiete night time work on my back yard without waking up half a block.


;)
guaynabo89
08-05-2002, 04:21 PM
I don't know man. Everytime I use one of those screw type pullers they just screw up the bolts. The screw part of the clamp has a point which goes into a dimple in the ball joint screw, and every time I use one on very hard ball joints it just deforms the ball joint screw.

I have use them on moderatly stuck joints and it works perfect. As for those never been taken out in 13 to 15 year ball joints, I'd say its back to some heat and a hammer.;)
Sean
08-05-2002, 05:56 PM
oldschool im not trying to insult you but ive been an auto tech for nearly a decade. trust me it will tear that boot stick with the hammer.
shepherd79
08-05-2002, 06:33 PM
i never had a problem with this.
i use this thing a lot, and i don't have any problem.
oldschool try it. if you tear it, just get another boot.
Sean
08-05-2002, 06:36 PM
im sure youve torn boots but as i said before no one sells the boot seperately.
OldSchoolSwap
08-05-2002, 07:54 PM
We'll see! I'll keep you guys posted.
Sean
08-05-2002, 07:57 PM
there is a tool that comes to mind if you have snap on type cash to spend. it covers the stud and pushes againts the axle or the other stud. there about $250 dollars they dont mess up the threads. talk to yr local snap on dealer you can pick them up used for $75-$125.
My 89 Accord Lxi
08-08-2002, 07:56 PM
thats not fair i had to remove mine with a hammer and a metal rod and it took forever