I just took the ball joint tool back to Advance a few minutes ago lol. I had to replace an upper ball joint. The tool was $170- so for now I'm inclined to rent one . It's not really that bad to do once you figure out the best way to use the tool. Mine didn't have any instructions so it took me a little bit. I also have a 2 1/2' breaker bar that came in quite handy. If you don't have anything that big I would recommend a cheater pipe.

 

Buy or rent the tool for sure. Beating the old ones out is one thing. But, you don't want to be beating on the new ones to install them.

 

Ha I found a seperator tool for $10. I got it out easy now the new one won't go in

 

So I guess you are going to try and install without the proper tool(s)?

 

Not if I can help it. Do share

 

Didn't merc225hp already share that info about the proper tool?

 

Oh that. Yea I need to look into that more when I went to autozone they pointed me to the bar one

 

You sure do.

 

well i almost got the tool but after i seen it. i just coverted an old c clamp and it worked like a freaking charm.

 

Good job, saving money these days is a very good/important thing.