Thread: Best Ball Splitting Tool

The best (quickest and most effective) method is 2 big lump hammers.

Hold one firmly against one side (or the arm) and give the opposite side a whack. The joint should pop out.

Other than that:
The fork type works OK, but damages the rubbers - fine if you are replacing them.

The puller type is preferable to the fork type, but harder to find and/or more $$$

Don't you stand a chance of fracturing the metal by whacking it with a large hammer?

my wife .......

Originally Posted by isuzurover

The best (quickest and most effective) method is 2 big lump hammers.

Hold one firmly against one side (or the arm) and give the opposite side a whack. The joint should pop out.

Other than that:
The fork type works OK, but damages the rubbers - fine if you are replacing them.

The puller type is preferable to the fork type, but harder to find and/or more $$$

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Teppaz, I have used this method for years taught by army workshops
never had a problem, but them I am only a back yard mechanic.

Hodgo

I have found a tie rod end remover at Super cheap that does the job. It is chinese quality cast but they made it so thick there is no problem. $20 when i got mine. Don't have a pic but it is a scissor arrangement about 100mm long with one side having a fork to go under the rubber and socket to press on the thread. The other end has a bolt that forces the scissor to close.
Easy to use by yourself.
Doesn't damage the rubbers either. I found that to get on the ends on the county it needed a little adjustment with the grinder because the thread on the rod ends was so long. Other than that it was all good. Its done about 10 now.
Hope this is helpfull.
Dan.

best ball splitting tool?.......My wifes right boot, when i've been playing up.

Originally Posted by eckolsim

my wife .......

Are we married to the same woman?

Sounds like it dobbo and she was missing for awhile. Sounds like you and i have the same sort of head as well.