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Spadesluck
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JUN 26, 02:59 PM
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Pickle forks have always worked for me. Unless I am not following what is trying to be done here.
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Patrick
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JUN 26, 03:09 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Brent7088:
I'm assuming this tool is for the upper joints.
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Just to be clear, it's for both upper and lower ball joints. Works like a charm. I'll never go back to using a pickle-destroy-the-BJ-fork again.
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IMSA GT
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JUN 26, 05:08 PM
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Go to the auto parts store and get one of these. You just need to get the proper size for the arms to fit around the top of the spindle.
I use the same one for my Dodge truck and Hummer ball joints. It is a breeze once you have this tool.[This message has been edited by IMSA GT (edited 06-26-2020).]
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Patrick
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JUN 26, 07:23 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by IMSA GT:
Go to the auto parts store and get one of these... It is a breeze once you have this tool.
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It's nice to have options... but I fail to see how that tool could be anywhere near as much of a "breeze" to use than Rodney Dickman's BJ removal tool. With Dickman's tool (that doesn't sound right  ), both upper and lower ball joints can be loosened... without even repositioning it.
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sspeedstreet
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JUN 26, 07:42 PM
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Another huge plus for Rodney's tool.
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IMSA GT
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JUN 26, 09:04 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
It's nice to have options... but I fail to see how that tool could be anywhere near as much of a "breeze" to use than Rodney Dickman's BJ removal tool. With Dickman's tool (that doesn't sound right ), both upper and lower ball joints can be loosened... without even repositioning it. |
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Oh I'm just giving another option. I'm sure Rodney's tool works awesome.
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Brent7088
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JUN 27, 01:09 AM
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Well - I was able to get my hands on a ball joint separator, and I finally got it to pop off (surprisingly it wasn't as loud of a pop as I thought it would be). I'm sure getting the new one in is going to be just as much of a treat as getting it off.
Ordering the RD tool would have been my plan B - I just didn't care to wait an additional 2 weeks for it to arrive (shipping has been Xtra slow lately due to the virus situation). Anyhow I'll be working on the passenger side Saturday as I wait for the new joints to arrive.
I want to thank everyone kindly for chiming in. It's always a pleasure reading helpful advice from experienced folks.
Notorio (and for anyone else): When I get to the passenger side, I can try to get more pics and a few instruction as to how it worked for me.[This message has been edited by Brent7088 (edited 06-27-2020).]
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Patrick
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JUN 27, 02:18 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Brent7088:
Ordering the RD tool would have been my plan B - I just didn't care to wait an additional 2 weeks for it to arrive (shipping has been Xtra slow lately due to the virus situation).
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Just as a note of interest to anyone reading this thread... as much as I have exalted the use of the RD tool, it's actually super simple to make one. Necessity is the mother of invention, because ordered goods take even longer to reach Canada than they do to Ohio. 
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theogre
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JUN 27, 03:49 AM
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⚠️ Warning: Clean knuckle hole and new stud before installing new BJ.
Tapers need clean to work right. Tapers do all the real work. Nut mainly holds the taper tight.
| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
Just as a note of interest to anyone reading this thread... as much as I have exalted the use of the RD tool, it's actually super simple to make one. Necessity is the mother of invention, because ordered goods take even longer to reach Canada than they do to Ohio. |
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Yes, easy to make in several ways...
And RD tool is a just "copy" of Kent-Moore/GM J-26407 listed in Fiero FSM https://www.google.com/sear...ent-moore/GM+J-26407
I make one out of parts from Power Steeling Pulley puller/install kit and 2 iron pipe plumbing fittings.
The kit is common and cheap at HF etc. and had one to install L4 WP.
Used the screw, nut, and maybe bearing plus an ½ coupler and ½ to ¾
Use ½ coupler to remove LBJ, other to remove UBJ.
Note: any tool listed in any GM FSM is a Kent-Moore tool and often use same PN. (KM is now owned by SPX.)[This message has been edited by theogre (edited 06-27-2020).]
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