HF Ball Joint Service Kit

[dave67fd]

Just want opinions on the HF ball joint service kit.
Is the adapter set required to do the 44 BJ's or will just the main kit work or neither?

I know I can rent these as well. Might want to use for 06 SD as well at some point.
Thanks guys.

http://www.harborfreight.com/automo...rvice-kit-for-2wd-and-4wd-vehicles-60827.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/automo...master-ball-joint-adapter-set-14pc-60307.html

 

[tasker]

any reason why this came to mind? %)

 

[mudstud]

I have the same kit and have used more than once. I have used on ball joints and u-joints.

 

[rastiss]

Works great! Just used mine again yesterday doing balljoints in our 72 u14.

 

[lowbush]

I don't know if it is still the case but they used to have a smaller "car" kit and a "truck" kit, the car kit was junk and the truck kit actually works well. I know because I bought the cheaper one the first go around and ended up having to get the other.

 

[Chief Master Sergeant]

I have the larger kit and it works great. There was a smaller version, I assume was for cars. I think mine said for 4x4 service, but don't have it sitting in front of me. Don't forget your 20% off coupon, which can be found in almost any magazine.

 

[Waverous]

I use the crap out of mine! Good tool to have

 

[Skiddy]

my brother has one and uses it all the time. first one he got we used an impact on it do not do that%)

 

[Timmy390]

I have the truck kit and it worked well but the HF 20 ton press worked even better......

Tim

 

[JSBX]

I have the truck kit also. Have used it several times to change ball joints and u joints. Helps to keep the threads on the bolt greased. I use anti seize on it.

 

[dave67fd]

any reason why this came to mind? %)

Nope! None at all%)

 

[hankjr]

And you know where there is a 20 ton press locally

 

[Kbpony]

X2 on oiling/greasing/never seize the threads. Otherwise great tool for the occasional user. I do use my 1/2" impact on mine, but carefully. I had not noticed the kit of extras before, guess I may have to pay them a visit...

 

[rastiss]

If you use it one time it paid for itself. Find a 20% coupon and your golden. Works great on u-joints too. Keep the threads lubed.

 

[dave67fd]

Thanks guys..So I don't need the "adapter" set to do them?

 

[dave67fd]

And you know where there is a 20 ton press locally

Yes, yes I do. Thanks Hank

 

[rastiss]

I stuck the ball joints in the freezer and lightly heated the knuckles. They went in very nicely.....

 

[Slednut10]

any reason why this came to mind? %)

Nope! None at all%)

We didn't press any ball joints last weekend, did we?%)

Dave, there's a 20 ton in my shop too if ya need it.

 

[Jdgephar]

Looks like the same thing I rented at Autozone or O'reilly's for free. My buddy has a 20ton press, but the adapters that come with the tool are awesome for doing ball joints on the Dana 44. Never needed the press, just used the rented tool.

 

[savage]

I have used mine for all different jobs, I used a coupon great price. Plus when I was their pick up a nice 20 ton press!!!