Ball Joint Stuck!

[wmhjr]

I made 1 for a few bucks. Go to the hardware store and buy 2 bolts and a coupler. I like to use bolts/coupler which have the same hex/wrench size as the BJ's.

The one advantage to the ones that Marcus has is that they have larger pivot ends, so you're not twisting on the studs when you expand and they take care of odd angles - plus they're beefier. To be honest, they aren't very expensive. You have a great idea for a home made tool if you don't plan to use it much, but now that I have mine, I've used it a bunch of times already. Way more than I expected. The one from Marcus was a whopping $19.90!