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What install tool for rear knuckle/bearing housing??
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jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
To replace it with an oem bushing you'd need a shop press with a sleeve of the same diameter. It's much easier to replace it with an aftermarket bushing like Powerflex, I ended up cutting the oem bushing out, and hitting it with a hammer/chisel. Sanded the inside to get rid of all the dust/debris in there. Greased up a new powerflex bushing and it slid in without needing a press.
OEMPL+S
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I have Powerflex but I'm getting rid of them .... If you saw the other thread i started you'll understand why. Basically changing everything to isolate the issue.
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Tony48
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I haven't installed that bushing myself but the ECS Poly Control Arm Bushing Install Guide shows using a ball joint press with various fixtures on that bushing.
Here's a link to download the PDF. Page 33 has the info relevant to you.
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Tony48
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Ball joint presses are pretty universal man. Not sure what you're asking. Might have to use a deep well socket as a sleeve of the correct diameter but it's pretty straight forward. The two pictures on page 33 should tell you everything you need to know.
OEMPL+S
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Well I found the tool at part source ....
But it's 150 .... So I may just get my mechanic to install it. We'll see what's cheaper.
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jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
$47 on amazon, I have had this one for a few years. Used it a bunch and it's held up well. I don't use it much anymore now that I have a 12 ton bench press but it works for those hard to reach places like the rear spindle.
https://www.amazon.com/OrionMotorTech-Heavy-Removal-Adapters-Trucks/dp/B01N7CO50E/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1550849124&sr=8-6&keywords=universal+ball+joint+press
Tony48
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You can also rent for free from autozone via their loan-a-tool program
https://www.autozone.com/loan-a-too...3-pcs-ball-joint-u-joint-press-set/449947_0_0
https://www.autozone.com/loan-a-too...3-pcs-ball-joint-u-joint-press-set/449947_0_0
OEMPL+S
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We don't have many AutoZones in Ontario Canada .... But I'll check Amazon for sure.
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OEMPL+S
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Thanks I'm looking at that one .... Far better price than parts source.
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Blakcard
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Parts Source also rents/loans tools. See if they have one. I've used their brake tool a ton of times.
OEMPL+S
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Thanks man.
Called part source .... It's free if you bring it back in 3 days .... So confused [emoji1]
This one ??
https://www.partsource.ca/products/ball-joint-press-in-blow-molded-case?variant=9819846049839