Does a pickle fork ruin a ball joint?

Does a pickle fork ruin a ball joint?

The reason is that you can’t save the dust boots, a fork will always rip them. If you are replacing the joint, then it really won’t matter. When using the pickle fork, the tines go between the boot and the spindle. These will destroy the boot, so be aware.

What can I use instead of a pickle fork?

What can I use instead of a pickle fork? Yep, all you need is a big hammer. Once I got the knuckle free from the beam (using a hammer), I put the knuckle in a large vice and beat the ball joints out with the hammer.

Can you use a pickle fork on a pitman arm?

Manual / Pneumatic Pickle Fork Set Use to separate ball joints, tie rods, and Pitman arms. Set contains two handles: knurled handle allows use of a hammer; smooth handle fits in a pneumatic hammer.

What is a pickle fork tool?

The pickle fork is a universal tool to assist separating ball joints, pitman arms, tie rods and more. Two handles are included that allow each fork to be used with either a manual hammer or an air hammer.

Should I replace tie rod ends with ball joints?

Tie rods and ball joints are one of those critical components that can compromise steering ability. Bad tie rods and ball joints should be replaced as soon as possible.

How do you separate a pitman arm from a drag link?

My factory manual says to separate the pitman arm from the drag link, simply use a two jaw puller and pop them apart. Ya sure, it should only be that easy. First off, there is no room for the jaws to grab the pitman arm since the rubber boot is bigger around than the round part of the arm.

Can a pickle fork be used to separate ball joints?

A pickle fork separator purchased individually or as part of a set of forks of different sizes can be used to separate ball joints and tie rods. We also stock specialized ball joint spreaders and kits complete with adapters designed for use with particular vehicle makes and models.

What kind of tool do you use to separate ball joints?

A variety of different tools and sets can be used to service ball joints. A pickle fork separator purchased individually or as part of a set of forks of different sizes can be used to separate ball joints and tie rods.

What do you need to know about pickle fork?

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Where can I get a ball joint remover?

By searching for ball joint installer and remover tools near me, you can see which items are in stock at surrounding AutoZone locations. This feature can be helpful for finding tools and adapters that are eligible for in store pick up or home shipping at competitive prices.