I just failed inspection on all four ball joints.

I purchased 2 lower ball joints, and two upper control arms with the joints already pressed in.
I'm a bit worried about not having the proper tool for separating and pressing back in the lower ball joints.
Can anyone who's done this point me to seperator tools / pickle forks / presses that actually work?
A harbor freight tool would be nice, since money is pretty tight.

Thanks.

 

You could borrow one from autoparts store I think

 

I replaced all 4 a couple months ago and you have to have a specific seperator tool. You can rent it at any autoparts place. I got mine from autozone.

 

I rented a press from napa for $280 and they give you your money back that press will remove the lower ball joints and put new ones back in

 

And I bought a pickle fork from napa worked great

 

^ Dang! Autozone only charged me $100

 

Yea but they weren't renting from there here in mn for some reason... But at least you get your money back

 

Yea. So price really ain't no big deal. but back to the topic, i didn't rent a pickle fork, but, i will definately say it woulda made it easier

 

Ok. great. buy a pickle fork from harbor freight, and rent/borrow a press from autozone.

Thanks for the advice.

 

No problem just take your time if you need help or want so help just pm me your number I'll give you a call or text and help you out