http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-4469-otc-7315a.aspx

i'm trying to find it at a local store so i can use it tomorrow...
i've previously used it on my 99 civic and my friend's 97 accord to do his driver axle.. it fits in the Lower Ball Joint, Tie Rod, And Upper Control Arm perfectly and it makes popcorn for those who have used it you know what i'm talking about! It doesn't damage the boot or mess up the threads on the ball joint. this tool IS PERFECTT!!


i wanted to share this with everyone cuz i'm tired of hammering on things till it's loose. i'm a pretty skinny guy and waving a hammer around isn't my strong point

 

http://www.foxruntools.com/univtierodendremover.aspx

this website seems to be the cheapest

 

Ive never had a problem with just hitting the spindle and popping the shaft out. to each their own I guess. BTW, you would be really surprised at the difference between a good quality wood handled mini sledge and an el-cheapo HF plastic handled mini sledge.

 

hmm, maybe i was hitting in the wrong spots with a hammer? who knows.. also, i'm a late night worker so my neighbors and momma wouldn't like me banging metal with a hammer. lol

 

Why do you need a tool if you take off the tie rod rod and strut bolts, you should be able to move the whole hub out of the way and pull the axle out, and if u dont wanna mess the threads up put the nut back on top and hit it with a hammer

 

a 3 dollar hammer has always worked for me....if youre worried about damaging threads on the ball joint, leave the castle nut (but loose), so if you mis-swing, you hit the nut and not the threads. i can see this tool being handy for big trucks or domestics, but the sport compacts always come loose with a couple of good hits.

 

I use a 5lb mini sledge. Works pretty good. Good info on your tool though, Im sure it will help others.

 

somehow most of the cars i've worked on are a big pain, the ball joint or tie-rod sticks real bad and it's pretty much mated to the hub..


it's just a good tool to have if you aren't into bangin things with a hammer or trying to work in the quiet (night time with sleeping neighbors or moms)

 

Hammers work great on traditional wishbone Hondas but that tool is almost neccessary on newer models.

 

no, its not....I work on newer different makes every day, And the only front end service tools I own are a ball joint press, a pickle fork, and a pitman arm tool......but if it makes it easier on you guys, then thats all that matters

 

Pickle forks are evil tools made by ball joint suppliers. Hammering on newer stamped steel LCAs sometimes dislodges the ball joint and distorts the housing. Maybe a ball joint separator is not always necessary but to avoid costly mistakes or compromised integrity it sure is nice. I use both methods and have great success. Everyone has their own methods and as long as it works for them then great.

 

This is my favorite tool for Honda ball joints or tie rod ends.

 

I use this. A small puller but my car isnt rusted or anything so it works.

 

Niceeee, I'm tired of beating on **** all the time lol specially when it's really old and stuck

 

exactly what i'm saying, beating with a hammer on cars as old as i am don't work sometimes..

 

pick bigger hammer then

 

Yep, 5lb mini sledge.

I have also noticed the ball joint will come free on the first or second hit on the race car. It's just that you don't think it does because there is so much weight pushing down it looks like it still in.

After you hit it check it to see if it did come loose before the next hit. Luckily I haven't had to do a real car in a while.