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Reddit mentions of GEARWRENCH Universal Ball Joint Separator - 3916D
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 5
We found 5 Reddit mentions of GEARWRENCH Universal Ball Joint Separator - 3916D. Here are the top ones.
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- For separating the ball joint from the spindle support arm on domestic and import front wheel drive vehicles
- Adjustable for different size ball joints
- Suitable for most cars and light trucks (not intended for use on 3/4 ton or 1 ton trucks)
- Works on ball joints from 1-1/8” to 2-1/8” and 30 to 56mm in size
- Slot is 7/8" wide by 1-1/4" Deep
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Original Version |
| Height | 2.75 Inches |
| Length | 11 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Width | 5.25 Inches |
It doesn't like this tool would work for your situation, but some sort of [Ball Joint Separator] (https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-3916D-Universal-Joint-Separator/dp/B003YVWHOE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519659123&sr=8-3&keywords=ball+joint+separator) might be worth picking up.
My ball joint "claw" tool...
Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-3916D-Universal-Joint-Separator/dp/B003YVWHOE/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1479163236&sr=1-3
It makes popping them out so much easier. After I failed to get the ball joint out on my old Grand Prix I went out and bought one of these things and got it out within 5 mins of opening the package.
The ballpoints are notoriously difficult to separate, you'll want to get one of these: GearWrench 3916D Universal Ball Joint Separator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YVWHOE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gcZ5xb1FBKMBA
Well assuming your power steering pump and gear box are working correctly then hell yeah an alignment will do that. Even if those aren’t working it should center up at the very least.
Drag link and center link are pretty easy to do if your going to tackles those, a ball joint tool similar to this can be rented for free at autozone. It makes life way easy.
https://www.amazon.com/GEARWRENCH-3916D-Universal-Joint-Separator/dp/B003YVWHOE/ref=asc_df_B003YVWHOE/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241975700326&hvpos=1o8&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14180979640211089708&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031442&hvtargid=pla-382391363739&psc=1
If you end up doing this lemme know how it worked out!
I used to use something like this if I wasn't replacing the joint https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-3916D-Universal-Joint-Separator/dp/B003YVWHOE/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_263_lp_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=KNCRDZJJ1QFV8D70J70W if I was replacing it I used a pickle fork and an air hammer.