Pickle Fork Damage? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

gmercoleza · #6 01-29-2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by peterhardie

I have never found them to be useful. Pull out your 16oz ball peen hammer, and give a good whack or two to the holding (female) side of a tapered joint, and they usually separate.

Some have used a metal bodywork dolly held to one side while applying said hammer.

I don't think they do damage to your parts, potholes are probably more harmful. I have missed a few times holding that fork and hit my hand.

I agree - most useless tool in my toolbox. Good thing I think it only cost me $10. I will keep it around though - you never know...

As for road impacts, aren't those softened quite a bit by the fact that there is a pneumatic tire on the other end? Compare that to a hammer imparting sharp impact on the pitman or idler arm. But if it is common for shops to use the pickle fork with an air hammer then I should be OK.