🔧 Gray OTC 7249 Ball Joint, U-Joint, and Brake Anchor Pin Service Kit with Storage Case - Improved SEO Review

Purchased in November 2020 and received Made in USA Clamp Frame. Good storage case with 3 empty slots for more accessories. Mercedes lower ball joint removal insert with 3/8 to 1/2 adapter fits perfectly. Great heavy duty ball joint press kit for removing front and rear Mercedes W163 ML lower ball joints. A long bridge can help when removing original Mercedes OEM ball joints that were pressed into the steering knuckle. All 4 original pressed Mercedes ball joints can be removed and installed…

I am really impressed with the quality of this MADE IN USA instrument. The C-frame is much thicker than other presses that have failed. This tool is forged and won't break like the cheap Chinese HF versions. The screw thread is very smooth. I'm an old mechanic. I've worn out many similar instruments that were poorly made in China. Finally I'm smart enough to stop wasting money and buy MADE IN USA first. You must follow the instructions and use an EP (Extreme Pressure) lubricant on the threads…

This Ball Joint Removal Tool, combined with a Jeep Service Adapter, did what would normally be a difficult and time consuming job, SIMPLY PEASY! bend or deform under load. It simply owns the ball joints and pushes them straight out. In my case, I also purchased Jeep service adapters that fit my 2013 JKUR perfectly. The Jeep Service Adapter took the guesswork out of the job and made it truly safe. If you don't have precision service adapters that perfectly match the ball joints, sometimes you…

I was glad it said 'Made in USA' on the box and the simplest tool I received. The included case is nice with real clasps and a loop instead of the usual one piece flexible plastic. It's hard to tell from photos how big the frame is; see attached photos compared to the soda can (after use the tool was clean and shiny upon receipt). Before purchasing a kit, you should decide which adapters are appropriate for the car you are working on. It may be better to buy a large kit with tools and adapters,

I've done some front work with this now. Everything from 1 ton Ford jerrycans to 4x4 and 2WD expedition trucks. This tool is powerful! The 1 ton van is a 1994 uhaul box truck with over 200,000 miles and the parts were really rusty. This tool took everything apart. I also purchased a main adapter kit from HarborFreight Tools that works great with this tool. I actually use HarborFreight's pin adapter in the OTC clamp because I think the flat end adapter works better than the pointed one. Don't…