Ball Joint Socket???

[Stutzdriver]

I'm doing a full front suspension rebuild on my '84 Targa. New ball joints will require a special socket to properly install and I don't have one but would like to "rent" one if you have the tool. I'll pay postage both ways and some amount of rental, I just can't see buying this tool and never using it again!

I am located in the SW suburbs of Cleveland (Strongsville), Ohio

Thanks in advance for your help.

[s5uewf]

I think the sockets used for 4 wheel drive front hubs also fit the 911 ball joint. You may be able to check a local auto parts store to see. I have read this several places here over the years, but have yet to change out mine so cannot vouch.

[s5uewf]

OEMTOOLSŪ 25072 4WD 4-Lug Spindle Socket | Mobile Distributor Supply

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Something like this ??

[JRSIII]

No. You need P-210 ball joint socket. I have one I will loan you. PM me.

[steely]

I used a pipe wrench and treated the nuts as expendable. just a thought.

[sugarwood]

I hear this works $20
https://www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-25965-Bearing-Locknut-Socket/dp/B004FDJDE2

[Lake Guy]

I tried messing around with modifying a tool I had. Didn't work and eventually just bought the proper one. I'd lend you mine but from NW BC the freight won't be worth it.

[porschenut]

Talking about the castle nut? A pipe wrench with a cheater works great!

[steely]

+1 pipe wrench 5 ft pipe.
also, While C/A's are off, drop BJs off with mech and some cash, let him torque new hardware up to the 184 ft-lbs you need.

[SteveDraz]

I've got one. Let me know if still looking for one. I'm over here on the the east side (Kirtland).

[Stutzdriver]

Thanks for the replies, I have 2 offers including SteveDraz who is local (the Pelican community is a wonderful thing!). I'll have this all back together soon!

[Iracema1]

Hi Everyone:

Could I get on the list to borrow one of these as well? I will be happy to pay postage both ways.

Eternally grateful....

Andy Smith

[Jesse16]

Best people in the world on this forum, I got that correct tool nicely sent from someone and I paid all postage on the return trip.

[911T1969]

Do NOT use the socket to remove the nut. It will booger it up and make it not usable. Like others said, pipe wrench and cheater to remove plus a little dremel cutting. The trick to putting on a new ball joint nut is to put a floor jack with a piece of wood under your socket/ratchet wrench. Put as much upward pressure as you can. Use a cheater pipe with your ratchet. You'll probably never over torque it.

[SCadaddle]

I remember using a bit of heat, a large hammer and the multi purpose tool being part of a VW Super Beetle front strut to remove and install those nuts.

[SCadaddle]

[Jesse16]

Mine weren't rusty so came right off using a little PB Blaster and the jack/wood/breaker bar method. If still on the car its easy. Wasn't re-using but simpler than grinding or hammering.

[eastbay]

Summit Racing has the sockets for $10, no need to borrow.

[Iracema1]

Great! Does anyone know which of these sockets is the one to fit Porsche 911s pre-1990? I couldn't tell by the listing: https://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/ball-joint-service-tools/section/hand-other-tools?N=4294950890%2B4294951499&SortBy=default&SortOrder=ascending&tw=ball%20joint%20&sw=ball%20joint%20service%20tools&cm_mmc=ppc-google-_-search-_-general-terms-_-k

[Jesse16]

For my 87, needed to look like the one our host sells. With the 4 small lugs. Not a socket with 6 faces. You can see if you look at the nut side of the ball joint.