http://m.harborfreight.com/master-ball-joint-adapter-set-14pc-60307.html
On Mar 11, 2015 8:27 PM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

> Ken, both the HF links are the same. What's the second tool?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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*
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
>
>