Ball joint repair

Wanted to ask if folks have found a kit that works well for pressing ball joints in and out. Used some hillbilly engineering (wich i like and use alot) on mine, but theres always a better way. The car kits seem a bit to large.

I borrowed one of the car kits from Advance auto the last time I changed mine. You purchase the kit and then they refund your money when you take it back...worked great for me and it was FREE

I've been able to do a few ball joints the same way as bearings if the a-arm is removable...

Started out using sockets from a large set of 3/4" drive socket set with several different big C-clamps.

Now I still use the sockets been have the joy of also using a shop press. LINK

Sometimes and also different places have them for on sale for around $99

I will visit the local shop g bob. The bottom ball joint sits close to the lip of the bearing seal. Tight spot.

My next tool purchase wacker!

If you're gonna be doing any wheel bearing work at all that press that Wacker linked to is the bomb. I got to where I could change a wheel bearing on my brute in about 30 minutes.

If your near a Harbor Freight this may be identical... save shipping

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-shop-press-33497.html

That's one I bought @ HF. Does the job.

Got the same one put it to good use the past few days.

Resque if you can get it off the bike you are welcome to come down and use mine.

LoL, was just looking at harbor freight.. store located in colunbus too. I bought the ball joint separator a few months ago from them and had it shipped. Works great for quads.

Thanks for the offer ed. I just did both front wheel bearings and all 4 ball joints on my quad. Completed the right side of magnums quad too. Used sockets and clamp. With a few more rincons around that are older it looks like i may be busy...