Harbor Freight U-Joint Tool Trick | Jeep Wrangler TJ Forum
2015年10月27日 · After having used one for more than a year, I ran into a u-joint task while doing my Warn hub conversion kit. I found that the Warn alloy inner shafts and the hardened outer stub shafts made for a very tight fitting u-joint install. I spent more time installing the u-joints then I did the rest of the hub conversion.
Thoughts on OTC u-joint / ball joint tool vs Harbor Freight vs …
2018年7月9日 · Rent/borrow one from an auto parts store, it will likely be an OTC which holds up. I used my Harbor Freight ball joint tool during my last ball joint replacement and it didn't survive without bending despite keeping its threads well lubed with antiseize. You'll need a Dana 44 adapter kit for most ball joint tool kits.
Ball Joint / U-Joint press HFT through mid March 2019 $60
2019年3月4日 · For anyone else that needs a ball joint/u-joint press - Harbor Freight has a pretty decent discount on theirs right now ($89.99 down to $59.99) . The code is 69473125 in case it's not visible on the page. It definitely beats borrowing one from the big shops each change and would be a good trail-tool addition.
Thoughts on OTC u-joint / ball joint tool vs Harbor Freight vs …
2018年7月17日 · I bought a Harbor Freight set a few years ago but only used it for removing bushings so basically light duty. When it came time recently to change my ball joints, I ordered the OTC kit from Amazon. 98 Jeep Wrangler and original ball joints.. don't think the HF kit would've held up to the task.
U-Joint Replacement - Jeep Wrangler TJ Forum
2015年10月27日 · This is the Harbor Freight u-joint tool I mentioned at the beginning of the article. They sell for about $30 and the company seems to have them in and out of stock at various times. It is made in China but seems to work just fine.
U-JOINTS | Jeep Wrangler TJ Forum
2015年11月1日 · My baby hit 99000 yesterday so I thought I would replace the u-joints as preventive maintenance. Is it necessary to use a u joint tool. If so is the Harbor Freight kit any good? I have seen some videos of u joint replacement and the guy's hammer the u joints out by hitting just below the yoke. I...
Ball joint tool kit | Jeep Wrangler TJ Forum
2018年6月8日 · OTC ball joint press kit and the OTC Jeep adapters works really well and if I recall, there was an empty spot in the press kit container to store the jeep adapters. I had the adapters for years and used them with the rental kits from the parts store, finally got the press itself on a screaming deal that was open box and returned for like half ...
Ball joint press recommendations? | Jeep Wrangler TJ Forum
2020年2月27日 · I have the OTC kit and adapter as well but i'm also a tool junky and got it knowing replacing ball joints isn't too frequent. I agree with @Apparition tho, rent a good one if you're being economical. The Harbor Freight one will most likely work but will also be more difficult to use (unless you do get that 7894 Adapter).
Front Driveshaft Overhaul - Jeep Wrangler TJ Forum
2016年1月14日 · After the clips are removed, I broke out my Harbor Freight u-joint tool and proceeded to remove the Spicer factory u-joint. In this picture, you can see that I have just pushed one of the bearing caps out of the yoke with the press. Next, I just unscrew the press, flip it over, and push out the other bearing cap.
Wrangler TJ Ball Joint Replacement
2015年11月18日 · OTC (7249) Ball Joint, U-Joint and Brake Anchor Pin Service Kit; OTC (7894) Jeep/Dodge Ball Joint Service Adapter; You can rent a ball joint press from Autozone, but the tools I linked to above are a must have tool if you plan on owning your Jeep for a long time (especially if you off-road at all).