Ball Joint Stuck!

[JRouche]

Ive separated a few ball joints over the years. Always used a pickle fork. Never broke one though. And they do have an up and down side just for some that forgot, I did once



I am against hammering on the spindle, just not kosher for me.

For a really stuck joint I made a sleeve for my dewalt jack hammer.



Yes, it was a major task. Had to stand up on the work bench above the vice holding this big hammer on the pickle fork. Just hammering away. This was after using a two pound sledge on the pickle fork and wearing me out. The joint finally popped loose. Not fun. Pickle fork never broke.

A spreader (press) type ball joint separator would be the hot ticket I think. I need to add one to my tool box. Hammering and forcing just doesnt sound right, kinda primitive. Forcing a wedge in between to parts doesnt sound as productive as pressing the pin out directly. But usually the pickle fork works with just a couple whacks.

I wont be standing on the bench anymore for a ball joint. Before that happens Ill take the advise from you guys. JR