Good news. Mine is a Syncro, and I found out that unlike the 2WD vans I've had before, a 3/4 drive 2'' socket will work for pressing in the ball joints just fine.  Man, I love my Syncro. 

Chris. 

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Dnia 20.09.2015 o godz. 20:08 szpejankowski@gmail.com napisał(a):

> Unfortunately I had a mechanic ruin a ball joint because he didn't have the correct press adapter which clears the steering knuckle. I'd rather use the correct tools and do it myself. 
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> I hate to sound like a broken record, but a regular ball joint tool set from Autozone will not work. I've replaced a few ball joints on Vanagons and Eurovans and the Autozone kit was nearly useless for pressing in.  It took a lot beers and time to get them in.  
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> Here's a link to the adapter.  It looks like I may be able to buy a socket and cut it to fit: https://vw.snapon.com/specialtoolsdetail.aspx?itemid=28450008
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> Dnia 20.09.2015 o godz. 16:33 Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> napisał(a):
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>> I dropped my off at a local tire store mechanic and he pressed old out and new in on his lunch hour for $20.
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>> Jim
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>>> On Sun, Sep 20, 2015 at 9:39 AM Chris Szpejankowski <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Does anyone have a lower ball joint press tool for rent?  I'd be willing to buy it and get a refund minus rental fee and shipping upon return.  I do not want to do another ball joint replacement without the correct tool.
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>>> Chris.
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