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Cheap ball joint socket

I have seen mentioned before there is a ford 4x4 hub bearing lock tool that also fits our Ball Joints for 1/10th the cost of the P210 tool.

Can someone confirm this is it?


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cool if it does!
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When I did my ball joints I bought a couple of those in slightly different sizes from a local 4x4 shop. They did not fit perfectly and I could not get them to stay in place as I applied any torque.

I used used my air hammer with a blunt tip. Hit one of the "teeth" of the nut at a 90 degree angle to the thread, and it spun right off with ease. Literately just seconds to get it off.
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just get your self this one..
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Jimmy, makes them and it`s very affordable and a very good quality tool....

ivan
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big ass pipe wrench worked for me.
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alas, still no real contact info for Jim
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alas, still no real contact info for Jim
If you click the link above in post 5, his email is spelled out at the bottom of the first post.
I recently bought one of these from him.... it's a very nicely finished tool. Looking forward to using it.
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here you have it;-)

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Nice ty!
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This one works: OEMTOOLS 25965 1/2 Inch 66.5 by 80mm Front Wheel Bearing Locknut Socket. Just did this job on my '71T. Jimmy makes great products and has outstanding service. I've used some of his, but didn't realize he made this socket.

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