Ball Joint Press Tool Showdown (Ram Truck)

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  • Опубликовано: 13 дек 2024

Комментарии • 42

  • @rfranciskane298
    @rfranciskane298 День назад +3

    Back in 2014 when I replaced the ball joint’s in my 2007 Dodge Ram 2500, my C type anvil was not large enough when using the adapter cups to remove them. I ended up torching them out. Then the anvil was helpful installing them. I wish I had your tool available. Wow. Thanks for the informative video. BK

    • @TDRAuto
      @TDRAuto  День назад +1

      @@rfranciskane298 Imagine getting paid only 2 hours for this job and you spend 4 hrs doing it. That is why I got this to get me under the 2 hrs. Warranty labor times are getting ridiculous.

  • @davidmcclain5180
    @davidmcclain5180 2 дня назад +5

    Wow, I had no idea that the Ram ball joints couldn't be removed with a regular ball joint press. I can see where that scissors type tool would do the job. Thanks for the video!

    • @HamRadio200
      @HamRadio200 День назад

      I did a set on a 3500 a couple months ago. I was lucky and got away with the regular ball joint press kit, an Astro Pneumatic kit off the jungle site. I did have to fabricate some spacers and adapters that the kit didn't come with, but overall the kit worked fine. I will admit, when it popped, I jumped.

    • @tdotw77
      @tdotw77 День назад

      ​@@HamRadio200"Jungle site"😂😅😂

    • @bajamedic
      @bajamedic 4 часа назад

      I have literally done dozens with the 8031 which is the pro tool for dodge. That looks like and seems like operator error.

    • @tdotw77
      @tdotw77 3 часа назад

      @@HamRadio200 Jungle site is hilarious

  • @Charlie-dv7ev
    @Charlie-dv7ev День назад +3

    I've broken 2 C-clamp presses on fricking RAMs. I got that new style one from MATCO. Knocks all the stubborn joints right out.

  • @edt689
    @edt689 День назад +4

    I used air hammer on where ball joint is pressed in not on the tool itself.after you shock it will start to move and after you hit it tighten down the c clamp and eventually will come out. I have done many ram 3500 and 4500 ball joint this way. But if i had extra money i would definitely buy that tool ur showing.

  • @Deezalmech
    @Deezalmech День назад +3

    Tip, put the ball joints in the freezer for a bit before you press them in. Don't beat on the C press with a hammer (good way to destroy a perfectly good tool). Hit the side of the knuckle where the ball joint is pressed into while its under pressure from the C press, the shock from the hammer blows will distort the bore just enough to allow the ball joint to pop loose. Work smart, it will save you from that 20.00 a week payment to the mobile tool pimps for the rest of your life. Put some anti seize on the threads of that otc c press, keeps the threads from galling and grease that new Japco press to keep the threads from galling.

  • @crasher88
    @crasher88 2 дня назад +2

    that thing is a beast, wish I had the money for one

  • @Torqu3d
    @Torqu3d 3 дня назад +1

    That thing does a nice job.

  • @ThaiXLe
    @ThaiXLe 13 часов назад

    Been there done that. For a garage wrench turner, C-clamp press is all I can justify.

  • @DSMattitude
    @DSMattitude День назад +2

    Those new ones are heavy and kind of awkward to set up but holy crap do they work.

  • @1qikz210
    @1qikz210 День назад +1

    I always use a thin coat of never-seize on the new joint. Pay it forward.

  • @garysgarage.2841
    @garysgarage.2841 5 часов назад +1

    I've replaced thousands of ball joints and never once has a C type press failed me I'm suspecting user error.

    • @bobbyshaw6831
      @bobbyshaw6831 5 часов назад

      Yeah he had the c clamp press on there upside down for that particular joint since he didn't have the upper joint out yet. It's all about order of operation on that truck.

  • @pl5624
    @pl5624 День назад +5

    Lube the threads on that press...

    • @fredsalter1915
      @fredsalter1915 23 часа назад

      I was thinking the same, but the threads do look like they have lube on them.

  • @Super1gdsm
    @Super1gdsm 17 часов назад

    I have one got it from Cornwell it’s nice but more of a pain to use than the regular ones we still use the snap on bjp1 more

  • @robertskelton2576
    @robertskelton2576 День назад +1

    That dealership should provide that tool. Hand tools are one thing but specialized is another.

    • @TDRAuto
      @TDRAuto  День назад +2

      @@robertskelton2576 Lol, wish that would be the case.

  • @benzee1
    @benzee1 День назад +1

    I had that issue with my e350. Came right off after I hit it with a torch.

  • @AnonAnon-e7r
    @AnonAnon-e7r 2 дня назад +1

    I have has the Snap On kit for a decade and it has never failed to remove a ball joint

    • @RonRussell-sj1zf
      @RonRussell-sj1zf 2 дня назад

      Try the lower on a 15 year old 4Runner that's spent it's life in the rust belt.

    • @AnonAnon-e7r
      @AnonAnon-e7r 2 дня назад

      @ Dude I live in Michigan 4 runner ball joints are a cakewalk.

    • @rodleypumpkins4174
      @rodleypumpkins4174 15 часов назад

      I’ve done several rams with just the harbor freight kit. Never done me wrong. And lol the wrenches I bought from there beat snapons in the nylon nut test 😂.

    • @AnonAnon-e7r
      @AnonAnon-e7r 15 часов назад

      @@rodleypumpkins4174 My harbor freight C looks like an M now, I'm not a Fanboy of any tool unless it works. I destroy cut weld bend and twist any of my tools to get a job done

  • @kazadrix01
    @kazadrix01 15 часов назад

    I'd say jack that truck up and use the press in the upside down direction you currently have it in. Make sure to swap the receiver and driver too. When it binds, hit the knuckle of the truck with a hammer. Trust me it works just fine. But yeah that new press is a jem I got one since most modern suv have little to no clearance under the fender.

  • @bajamedic
    @bajamedic 4 часа назад

    I have done 25-30 dodge ball joints from rusted to new with the 8031. Why are you not hitting the axle, why are you hitting the press it self?

  • @almace2229
    @almace2229 15 часов назад

    There's a button on the lift to raise the vehicle to working height

    • @TDRAuto
      @TDRAuto  7 часов назад

      Thanks for that tip, I got the job after another tech that couldn't finish it.

  • @outdoormayhem31
    @outdoormayhem31 День назад

    If you need heat and use a scissor type press then put the tools down

  • @davidevans8826
    @davidevans8826 2 дня назад

    You're pretty much need two people to run that goofy scissor thing the way he's doing it. He's obviously not using an impact gun with the C clamp type works like a dream every time.

    • @TDRAuto
      @TDRAuto  День назад

      @@davidevans8826 Trust me I’ve been using C clamp for years, sometimes it’s a struggle. I bought this new press on recommendation by many master techs and even though it cost me a week salary it was worth it.

  • @user-tk4gc9jn3n
    @user-tk4gc9jn3n День назад +1

    did my 95 ram ball joints all 4 in my driveway with a harbor freight ball joint press was not that hard .press was less than 100 also replaced u joints and wheel bearings and brakes while i was there

  • @workingshlub8861
    @workingshlub8861 8 часов назад

    i hate dodge lowers....usiually gotta hit the knuckle with the torch just enough and imoact at 120 psi..

  • @Wvwbus
    @Wvwbus 6 часов назад

    Am I the only one wondering why a 2020 one ton truck needs ball joints already? Fleet truck? How many miles? Great tool but $$$$

  • @95six.342
    @95six.342 6 часов назад

    Just hammer the old one out. Use the tool to install new.

  • @josephpuchel6497
    @josephpuchel6497 19 часов назад

    Hey you need to take a ball peen hammer to the knuckle while tightening the press

  • @JustMeNoOther
    @JustMeNoOther Час назад

    It cost $1000 bucks!!! I have the first one and cost me $35 papers ... and it worked quite well... It is too much money, looks like a T-800 but no, sorry =(

  • @CarlBrameloah-nm9oi
    @CarlBrameloah-nm9oi День назад +1

    That lower ball joint looked as dry as popcorn fart!PB nut blaster then shock with a decent air hammer.