I had one joint that didn't want to press in. Rather than springing
the press, I put tension on it, maybe 50 ft-lb, then whacked the end
of it with a 4 lb hammer, then tighten, whack etc. this way the
press came out looking the same as it started.
The other side went right in. (jus' like the book sez)
> OK Don wrote:
Is this the HF ball joint press tool that people are using?
http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/steering/3-in-1-ball-joint-u-joint-c-frame-press-service-kit-38335.html
Other than the fittings, how is it different from a large
c-clamp (6")?
It's the connection to the fittings that make the difference.
Mine worked - once.
I had to sledge-hammer it back into shape about 4 times during
the pressing of one ball joint. The joint went in. I don't
know that the "C" part is of any use.
I have considered welding some _heavy_ side braces onto it...
-- Philip
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