Ball Joint Service Tool

[JayWm]

Have done numerous Dodge's and Ford's with the OTC set

 

[rbattelle]

Have done numerous Dodge's and Ford's with the OTC set

Yes, but which OTC set? 7249 or 8031?



Ryan

 

[J.BURCHFIELD]

It is fumbling around by yourself but you can use an ordinary bench vice on u-joints. find the size socket that will push and a larger one that will accept on the other side. Going back together is easier. I will only buy a cross with zerk fitting. Don't let them sell you a needle type, they suck. I grease mine every 10K and don't expect to ever need to change them. Amsoil makes grease too, which I believe is the best available. After you have replaced your u-joints with greseable type you won't need the tool.

 

[CHinton]

Quad 4x4

I purchased mine from Dan at Quad4x4.com. They have several kits, including the ball joints, or just the tools and such you need. He treated me good. I bought the toolkit to replace the ball joints on my previous truck (2000 4x4 3500).



Chad

 

[dtygart]

Got my OTC at a local tool dealer, talked him down to $112 before I even knew it was OTC--they have been making quality tools for years. I originally got it to do my ball joints, but just finished the u-joints on my son's pickup; much easier than the vise and two socket method I have used all my life.

david

 

[JayWm]

Yes, but which OTC set? 7249 or 8031?



Ryan

Oh now you wanna go and get all picky on me?



It's at work, so I will be glad to check the part number for the set and post up on monday for ya. Hope that will be soon enough.



Jay

 

[rbattelle]

Oh now you wanna go and get all picky on me?



It's at work, so I will be glad to check the part number for the set and post up on monday for ya. Hope that will be soon enough.



Jay

Sounds great...



Ryan

 

[JNailor]

I got my OTC from Harbor Freight for about $99. Used it on Ball studs and U-joints. Works great.



Dana

 

[rbattelle]

Oh now you wanna go and get all picky on me?



It's at work, so I will be glad to check the part number for the set and post up on monday for ya. Hope that will be soon enough.



Jay

Jay, did you check the P/N for me?



Ryan

 

[Yo Hoot]

You do have to be careful cause the real low budget tooling usually doesn't have the durability. Sometimes you are lucky to get one use out of it.

 

[EdK]

Warranty

I've had a couple things break from Harbor Freight, but they have always been replaced - no questions asked.