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Old 07-04-2006, 10:57 PM
rurik rurik is offline
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I've read an opinion that removing the boot clip from a Lemfoerder ball joint is hard -- I found it to be pretty easy, using a small screwdriver to get the process started and then a plastic tie wrap to do the actual removal. Takes about 30 sec. Putting it back is slightly harder when the ball joint is pressed in, but not really enough to complain about.

I side with people who believe that the Autozone ball joint press, used as shown in the attached picture, gets the job done just fine. I found it to be relative easy to use, and am pleased with the results.

The sad sight of a Harbor Freight pickle fork doesn't need any commentary. The metal it's made from is much softer than anything else in the area where it's supposed to be used.
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