LD1
Epic Contributor
In preparation of the up coming task of changing the dreaded ball joints on my 3rd gen Dodge 3500, I made a home made press. Not the typical Cee style, rather totally boxed in.
Made 2 actually. The larger one is 1" x 2" bar steel, with the threaded portion being 1-1/2" x 2-1/2". Uses 1"-8 threads.
Smaller one is 1/2" x 2" steel with 1-1/2" x 2" threaded piece which is 3/4"-16 threads.
They worked just as I hoped they would. All the ball joints are out and awaiting the new ones to arrive tuesday.
Also work great for u-joints.
Just thought I would share. I know these are tough joints to pop, and didnt really trust a HF one (nor had the time to go get one). And didnt want to spend $200+ for a better set.
Heres some pics:
Made 2 actually. The larger one is 1" x 2" bar steel, with the threaded portion being 1-1/2" x 2-1/2". Uses 1"-8 threads.
Smaller one is 1/2" x 2" steel with 1-1/2" x 2" threaded piece which is 3/4"-16 threads.
They worked just as I hoped they would. All the ball joints are out and awaiting the new ones to arrive tuesday.
Also work great for u-joints.
Just thought I would share. I know these are tough joints to pop, and didnt really trust a HF one (nor had the time to go get one). And didnt want to spend $200+ for a better set.
Heres some pics: