thanks forcedinduction and pwogaman, that's exactly what I was hoping to hear!

In that case I can recommend my homemade balljoint install tool. I ordered my pipe nipple from McMaster-Carr supply but any good plumbing supply should have sch.80 2"pipe. I be wary of sch.40 pipe.....even though it would fit the joint flange OK it is thinner wall and may not hold up to the hammer or pressing.

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