Lower Ball Joint Press Tool [Bus/Vanagon]

Lower Ball Joint Press Tool [Bus/Vanagon]

$74.00
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Lower Ball Joint Press Tool [Bus/Vanagon]
Product: GW-LBJ-PRESS-TOOL
Works With: 1968-1991
Manufacturer: GoWesty
Availability: Good Stock
Wrench Rating: Requires some hand & power tools and minimal mechanical knowledge.

$74.00

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This lower ball joint press tool makes removing and installing lower ball joints simple and efficient.

Removing and installing lower ball joints on a Vanagon is notoriously one of the toughest jobs out there - even seasoned techs dread it. VW designed a special, overly complex press tool set for the task, but finding one and using it is impractical for most home mechanics. So, we engineered an affordable, easy-to-use alternative that delivers professional results without the hassle. With this tool, you can finally tackle the job yourself. No special factory equipment required.

Model/Years: Works on all 68-79 Bus and 1980-91 Vanagon models, including Syncro

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  • 4 stars: 1 (25%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (25%)
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Ashley R.

Works great! A vice, some Kroil, a C clap and this tool and lower ball joints are a breeze!!

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Juergen H.

excellent tool

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Jeff D.
Lower Ball Joint tool

Could only rate this tool as three because I totally destroyed this tool to the point it was unusable to press out the second side. To be fair I also destroyed other tools in the process. Have 3 different ball joint tool sets and some I made, additionally did not use a ratchet power tool only manual tool. Also have a 12-ton press that could not break these free from the spindle. I soaked in penetrating oil, used heat, placed ball joint in the freezer and broke my tools. After removal the process to get these in was a struggle and almost brought to machine shop to press these ball joints into the spindle. These have been the most difficult ball joints I ever pressed in. So glad it's done! R/Jeff

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Rick T.
Harbor auto inc

Worked well. Could stand to have an adapter to drive the ball joint out. Had to use an impact socket.