Ken, both the HF links are the same. What's the second tool?

Thanks!

Stuart

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 3:34 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings

I use two Harbor Freight tools for the lower ball joint.
http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-joint-service-kit-for-2wd-and-4wd-vehicles-60827.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-joint-service-kit-for-2wd-and-4wd-vehicles-60827.html

For the lower control arm bushings, I use the press from the first kit and
an adapter that I make out of a no hub pipe fitting that you can buy at
Home Depot for about $7  Just remove the rubber inside and use the outer
stainless as the adapter.  Tighten one of the clampsmore than the other so
that it is on a taper.  You want to compress the bushing and lube it a
little with some vasoline and you will be good to go:
http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/plumbing/fittings/flexible-pipe-fittings/2-cast-iron-x-2-pvc-steel-xhci-proflex-coupling?infoParam.campaignId=T9F&gclid=CjwKEAjwz_-nBRC0zbDb_YOT1TgSJACW2VECWg8XaAL7Mou_RJhVg1_TJ-kNICs7tAzOuM2DPc3tUBoCPbDw_wcB

Hope this helps.

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com

On Wed, Mar 11, 2015 at 2:48 PM, Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com>
wrote:

> I'm rebuilding a front suspension for an 85 2wd Westy. I have it all apart
> and por15 applied. I attempted pressing a lower ball joint, but the adaptor
> pushed through the ball joint shoulders, ruining it. Can anyone recommend a
> specific ball joint installation kit? Also, the ball joints I purchased
> (one of which is ruined,) are PEX (with VAG printed on label,) from Bus
> Depot. Are these adequate, or should I go with the Moog, as recommended by
> T3 Technique? Also, tried pressing Lower Control Arm Bushing on one arm,
> and the bulging prevents the last 10% of the rubber bushing from going in.
> Any tips?
> Is there a tool kit that is proven for this job? from Harbor Freight? Snap
> On? or any vendor.......
> Gracias
>
>
> *Miguel*
>
> *The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it- basically because
> you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them. *
> *- Charles Bukowski, Tales of Ordinary*
>

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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com