Thanks, I'll be trying that second, 14pc from Harbor Freight. Also,
interesting approach on the lower control arm bushing. I would love to see
some pics of this to make sure I understand.....

*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*

On Wed, Mar 11, 2015 at 8:40 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> Here's the HF tool I use on suspension bushings in and out
>
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/Ball-Joint-Service-Kit-for-2WD-and-4WD-Vehicles-60827.html
>
> Jim
>
> On Wed, Mar 11, 2015 at 9:34 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I use one harbor freight tool--their suspension tool that looks like a
> > giant c-clamp with a bunch of adapters, their cheaper front end tool a
> > $70--to press bushings in and out. For the ball joints, I have that done
> at
> > a shop with press and proper mandrels. Unless you are in the Vanagon
> > business it will not pay to buy and modify a tool just to do the
> > balljoints.  I use dish soap soap as a lubricant. I think that anything
> > else will remain in its lubricating form forever, and you probably don't
> > want that in a suspension system.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Mar 11, 2015 at 7:54 PM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <
> > kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> >>
> 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
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >
> >
>