upper ball joints tool

[cavemanno1]

Hi guys!

I have been reading up about the upper ball joint removal and read that a special tool is required!
http://www.moparmax.com/tech/2011/vi_11-torsiontips-2.html

Is it worth buying it if i only tend to use it once?
It's not that 50 bucks but the shipping to Hungary and custom charges makes it a lot more!
Is there anyone who has one and has no use for it?

Thank you!

Peter

[birdsandbees]

I would have never got my drivers side out without one. Passenger side came easy, drivers a 6 foot pipe to "crack" it loose.

Know anyone running a garage that's been around for a few decades, they may have what you need.

[b5blue]

New reproduction has new ball joints and bushings on them: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/351063607641?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82

[cavemanno1]

Thanks guys!
I have got a PST super front end kit.Do you think it's worth $115 extra for a pair of new upper controll arms?The tool is 50 bucks and smaller to ship to Europe.
I think i just get the tool!

Thanks,

Peter

[Lennard]

The socket is $25 on amazon.com

[cavemanno1]

Ah really?Just bought one from PST last night for $50

[Lennard]

Ah really?Just bought one from PST last night for $50

I bought mine on amazon.com for $25 and free shipping. That was expensive enough for a tool that I'm probably using twice in my life.

[b5blue]

Have you the tool to replace UCA bushings? See by the time you buy bushings/ball joints/tools it costs as much to just replace the entire UCA. 

[cavemanno1]

No i don't!I didn't know i need one as well.Well,maybe i will be able to use it for my next charger if i ever get one 
So where do i get that special tool from?

[John_Kunkel]

Lots of rental yards and auto supplies have them to rent.

Seldom-used tools are like women, don't buy when you can rent. 

[Lennard]

Lots of rental yards and auto supplies have them to rent.

Seldom-used tools are like women, don't buy when you can rent.  

I've asked at Autozone and OReilly's in my town and they didn't have one. Mopars are the red headed stepchild in car land. I asked at OReilly's for brake pads and hoses and their computer said that a 1969 Charger never came from the factory with disc brakes. I thanked the clerk for his time and effort and went home and ordered the parts on ebay.

[b5blue]

No i don't!I didn't know i need one as well.Well,maybe i will be able to use it for my next charger if i ever get one 
So where do i get that special tool from?

Let me check my tools, I may be done using for a while. You can use if you pay ship to you and back? (Not very big or heavy.) 

[cavemanno1]

Cheers Neal!

[birdsandbees]

Figured no point in starting a new thread... I thought and have read that only Hemi cars got the reinforcing sleeve on the rear bushing, but looking at my 383 'Bee UCA's today I realized that mine have this sleeve in place. Is this something normal or do I have an oddball. I don't see any of the rebuilders offering theirs with this sleeve in place??

[Dino]

I have that collar on mine as well and my suspension came off a police car.

[1974dodgecharger]

Have you the tool to replace UCA bushings? See by the time you buy bushings/ball joints/tools it costs as much to just replace the entire UCA. 

YUP!!!!!

[cavemanno1]

Wish i knew that before!Oh well,live and learn!But hopefully Neal can find his and send it to me!

[birdsandbees]

New reproduction has new ball joints and bushings on them: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/351063607641?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82

Realizing one of my arms was pooched, I ordered a set. He even took my $85 offer for a pair. I'll wait to see what bushings and ball joint are in it, but will probably swap in the PST's I already bought and add my "hemi" sleeves to the rear bushings.

[Lennard]

What is the function of that sleeve?

[birdsandbees]

Too stiffen up the bushing I presume. I have read it was put on Hemi cars only, but they are on my '69 x 383 Super Bee. In the end it probably doesn't do much... 

[Lennard]

Thanks for the explanation.

[b5blue]

Too stiffen up the bushing I presume. I have read it was put on Hemi cars only, but they are on my '69 x 383 Super Bee. In the end it probably doesn't do much... 

Taxi cab B body also

[Lennard]

I have that collar on mine as well and my suspension came off a police car.

I just went through my front suspension parts and I have those same sleeves.

[Dino]

Mine look pretty beat up so I should get a new set.  I think they're available...

[Lennard]

I wonder why some cars do have them and some don't. Mine is not a Hemi car nor was it a taxi.