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Date:         Sun, 20 Sep 2015 21:35:53 -0400
Reply-To:     szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Chris Szpejankowski <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Lower Ball Joint tool
Comments: cc: Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <AE7210A3-9693-4F39-8C72-003FE933E79D@gmail.com>
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Good news. Mine is a Syncro, and I found out that unlike the 2WD vans I've had before, a 3/4 drive 2'' socket will work for pressing in the ball joints just fine. Man, I love my Syncro.

Chris.

Wysłane z iPhone'a

Dnia 20.09.2015 o godz. 20:08 szpejankowski@gmail.com napisał(a):

> Unfortunately I had a mechanic ruin a ball joint because he didn't have the correct press adapter which clears the steering knuckle. I'd rather use the correct tools and do it myself. > > I hate to sound like a broken record, but a regular ball joint tool set from Autozone will not work. I've replaced a few ball joints on Vanagons and Eurovans and the Autozone kit was nearly useless for pressing in. It took a lot beers and time to get them in. > > Here's a link to the adapter. It looks like I may be able to buy a socket and cut it to fit: https://vw.snapon.com/specialtoolsdetail.aspx?itemid=28450008 > > > Wysłane z iPhone'a > > Dnia 20.09.2015 o godz. 16:33 Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> napisał(a): > >> I dropped my off at a local tire store mechanic and he pressed old out and new in on his lunch hour for $20. >> >> Jim >> >>> On Sun, Sep 20, 2015 at 9:39 AM Chris Szpejankowski <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Does anyone have a lower ball joint press tool for rent? I'd be willing to buy it and get a refund minus rental fee and shipping upon return. I do not want to do another ball joint replacement without the correct tool. >>> >>> Chris. >>> >>> >>> >>> Wysłane z iPhone'a


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