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| Author: | chrisroth1 [ Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Lift Tool Question |
I was looking into lifting my kj soon and wanted to gather up the tools needed, I am going to go with the Daystar lift for some light off roading. I think the only two tools I need is the spring compressor and the ball joint seperated. I just wanted opinions on if these are suitible for the job from Harbor Frieght 
$39.99 
$9.99 |
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| Author: | elephantrider [ Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:38 pm ] |
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that is one sweet spring compressor ! we used the claw type compressor when lift was installed. didnt need the bj seperator. |
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| Author: | humptyjumped [ Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:20 pm ] |
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you don't need the ball joint seperator, just a BFH... |
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| Author: | slikjr [ Thu Jul 05, 2007 12:12 am ] |
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Pretty slick looking spring compressor I must say as well! I'm confused as to which way it squeezes?!! Looks like threading rods make it uhmmm...narrower in the picture but the hinge at the back would lead me to believe it gets "shorter"?... And as for the Ball-joint splitter... yeah, just use a hammer. Make sure to leave the nut threaded on a lil' so your beating on that and not the threads!! Very important! |
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| Author: | corwyyn [ Thu Jul 05, 2007 12:17 am ] |
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Well, I needed something more than my 2lb dead-blow to get the ball joint separated, but whatever you do please DO NOT use a pickle fork (like in the bottom image in your post). It'll just tear the rubber on the non-replaceable ball joint and you'll need to replace it with Al's arms... OK, on second thought go ahead and use the pickle fork 
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| Author: | Jeepjeepster [ Thu Jul 05, 2007 1:47 am ] |
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Never use a pickle fork unless you want to destroy your boots. I used a press type separator and it worked out great.. |
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| Author: | USAFCOP [ Thu Jul 05, 2007 2:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | yet another type that is better than a pickle fork |
If you do not want to hit it with a hammer, use this type of seperator: 
This is a performance tool brand, typically found at almost any parts store such as napa, o'rielley's, or car quest. |
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| Author: | JeepinMaxx [ Thu Jul 05, 2007 1:11 pm ] |
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I tried a spring compressor like the one in the 1st picture on the 1st post and it wouldn't fit the front strut springs. Ended up using the claw type one: 
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| Author: | KJ04 [ Thu Jul 05, 2007 6:39 pm ] |
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JeepinMaxx wrote: I tried a spring compressor like the one in the photo and it wouldn't fit the front strut springs. Ended up using the claw type one:
Yeah, the claws are to thick to remove compressor after you compress the spring. |
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