JKS Quicker Disconnects & Harbor Freight Ball Joint Tool

[gorilla_skater]

I installed a set of JKS Quicker Disconnects on the XJ. The installation is really easy. The toughest part was getting the stock pressed-in studs out. I've read nightmare stories about getting these things out. All sorts of banging, cutting, grinding, torching, etc. I also read about using make shift presses and thats the way I decided to go using the Harbor Freight Ball Joint tool. The passenger side was the worst. The tool just barely fit because of the track bar, etc., and I had to use a big socket to have enough to press against. I cranked the heck out of it and it wouldn't budge. Finally, BANG! It popped out. The driver side pressed out, smooth like buttah. 

 

[NomadJeep]

very cool, now lets wheel it....


see, damn the imported Harbor Freight tool...  cost nothing but does everything...


mad props to the HFBT......  (Harbor Freight Ball-joint Tool)  :rotflmao:

 

[JeepinMaxx]

very cool, now lets wheel it....


see, damn the imported Harbor Freight tool...  cost nothing but does everything...


mad props to the HFBT......  (Harbor Freight Ball-joint Tool)  :rotflmao:

Ditto! Used it for about 12 U-joints so far (including yours GorillaSkater:wink  HFBT rocks!

 

[LYFZ_GD]

VERY GLAD I finally found this topic. I knew there had to be one in here. Anyhow, where can I find this savior :Tools: tool. I attempted to install my quickers today on my TJ but couldn't seperate the links from the sway bar. Good thing I was able to rent the useless tie rod tool and not have to buy it.

 

[JeepinMaxx]

VERY GLAD I finally found this topic. I knew there had to be one in here. Anyhow, where can I find this savior :Tools: tool. I attempted to install my quickers today on my TJ but couldn't seperate the links from the sway bar. Good thing I was able to rent the useless tie rod tool and not have to buy it.

The tie rod tool should work too- that's how I got mine off.  It was only $14

Here's the link for the ball joint press:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=38335

 

[LYFZ_GD]

Did you have your axle hanging when you got it to split? It seemed a bit shakey to try but it was the only thing I didn't attempt. I had the bottom of the link loose as well as connected. All I've accomplished is tearing the boot on the link. Probably best bet is to find the Harbor.