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Reddit mentions of OTC 6297 Ball Joint Separator
Sentiment score: 1
Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of OTC 6297 Ball Joint Separator. Here are the top ones.
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This tool is used to separate the ball joint from the spindle support armIt works on many domestic and import front wheel drive vehiclesIs adjustable up to 2" for different size ball jointsLifetime limited warranty
Specs:
| Color | SILVER |
| Height | 1.2992125971 Inches |
| Length | 5.59842519114 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 0.0028439631798 Pounds |
| Width | 10.99999998878 Inches |
We started using these:
https://www.amazon.com/OTC-6297-Ball-Joint-Separator/dp/B0015PN010
It's labeled as a ball joint tool but it'll also pop out tie rod ends. Makes life far, far easier.
Buy a ball joint separator and save yourself some headaches....
[OTC AMAZON BALL JOINT SEPARATOR] (http://www.amazon.com/OTC-6297-Ball-Joint-Separator/dp/B0015PN010/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369198064&sr=8-1&keywords=ball+joint+separator)
Tighten it up real good. Take a hammer and tap the ball joint. BAM! It pops off. Kind of scary at first but it does the job nicely.
Btw my ball joint was a bitch to remove as it had some salt corrosion in it due to driving in snow. And compared to cheapies i've tried, this has a large opening so it fit nicely inside of my largest control arm.
THIS TOOL WILL NOT TEAR YOUR BOOTS!
Reconnect the control arm to the frame, spray penetrating oil into the joint, apply downward pressure on the arm with a large prybar, and hit the side of the joint (on the steering knuckle) with a large hammer. It's important that you hold as much downward pressure as possible while hitting it with a hammer.
Or buy something like this, though you will probably still need to reconnect the other side of the arm.