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Section 8 · 05-08-2011, 02:15 PM

I need to change a bunch of ball joints in 2 TJ's this spring, so I am going to just buy my own press. I have decided on the Raybestos tool, but don't know if I need to get the whole set or the basic one for pressing TJ ball joints.

Here are the Rock Auto links, with a clickable pic on the right side of the page:

Basic Kit

Full Kit

Hopefully someone can tell from a picture,

Thanks

apeters89 · 05-08-2011, 06:22 PM

I have this one. Works just fine, every time.

http://www.harborfreight.com/four-wh...-kit-4065.html

Knuckelhead · 05-09-2011, 04:53 PM

I use the same one...

trkklr77 · 05-09-2011, 08:38 PM

i through that same shit in the fucking garbage.

but then again im a mech and i dont have time to fuck around with the shitty loose parts, rings and spacers.

i bought the bj1000 from snap on and will never use anything else again. all of the cups, spacers and pushing faces interlock and dont slip off.

apeters89 · 05-09-2011, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trkklr77

i through that same shit in the fucking garbage.

but then again im a mech and i dont have time to fuck around with the shitty loose parts, rings and spacers.

i bought the bj1000 from snap on and will never use anything else again. all of the cups, spacers and pushing faces interlock and dont slip off.

If I were going to use it daily, I'd probably agree. For my twice a year requirements, the price was right

Knuckelhead · 05-10-2011, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apeters89

If I were going to use it daily, I'd probably agree. For my twice a year requirements, the price was right

Yep...

jerseyjoe83 · 05-13-2011, 08:21 PM

I picked up the Harbor Freight one last year for about $40- so far it's done both axle joints, and all 6 of my DS joints, the front ones twice with no issues. You can't beat the price and for casual use it seems to fit the bill perfectly. If you're not using it daily or relying on it for your living it's what I'd reccomend.

NIB-98TJ · 05-14-2011, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trkklr77

i through that same shit in the fucking garbage.

Ditto. That shit wasn't worth the drive to the chinesee tool store. I then bought the OTC version and the jeep adapters. Night and day difference.

NIB

RGRHASH · 05-15-2011, 09:11 PM

You can always rent one from auto zone, and return it for your money back when done..Its worked for me everytime and i just pick it up on the way home from work and return it on my way back to work the next day..so Its virtually free...

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Section 8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Member # 49603 Posts: 22	Which Ball Joint Press? I need to change a bunch of ball joints in 2 TJ's this spring, so I am going to just buy my own press. I have decided on the Raybestos tool, but don't know if I need to get the whole set or the basic one for pressing TJ ball joints. Here are the Rock Auto links, with a clickable pic on the right side of the page: Basic Kit Full Kit Hopefully someone can tell from a picture, Thanks

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trkklr77 skullfuckery Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 15,228	i through that same shit in the fucking garbage. but then again im a mech and i dont have time to fuck around with the shitty loose parts, rings and spacers. i bought the bj1000 from snap on and will never use anything else again. all of the cups, spacers and pushing faces interlock and dont slip off. __________________ Impeach or revolt, which will it be? buy my quad http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...00-2500-a.html I WILL TRADE FOR A ROAD WORTHY 55-57 or 71-87 CHEVY 2WD PICK UP

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05-13-2011, 08:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
jerseyjoe83 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Member # 175261 Location: Flagler Beach, FL Posts: 2	I picked up the Harbor Freight one last year for about $40- so far it's done both axle joints, and all 6 of my DS joints, the front ones twice with no issues. You can't beat the price and for casual use it seems to fit the bill perfectly. If you're not using it daily or relying on it for your living it's what I'd reccomend.

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RGRHASH Granite Guru Join Date: Feb 2008 Member # 108388 Location: Arkansas Posts: 790	You can always rent one from auto zone, and return it for your money back when done..Its worked for me everytime and i just pick it up on the way home from work and return it on my way back to work the next day..so Its virtually free...