OTC 7249 Ball Joint, U-Joint and Brake Anchor Pin Service Kit

by OTC

Product Features

• Removes and installs press-fit parts such as ball joints universal joints and truck brake anchor pins
• Contains 3 receiver tubes measuring 2-3/4 inch I.D. x 3 inch O.D. 2-1/4 inch I.D. x 2-1/2 inch O.D. and 1-3/4 inch I.D. x 2 inch O.D.
• 1 installing cup 1 receiving cup and 1 installing adapter are included
• Weighs 15 lbs, 3 oz

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.2 x 16 x 5.7 inches ; 17 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 17.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002SRGXY
• Item model number: 7249
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #551 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #1 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Steering & Suspension Tools > Ball Joint & Tie Rod Tools

Product Description

This OTC kit removes and installs press-fit parts such as ball joints, universal joints, and truck brake anchor pins. The kit contains 3 receiver tubes (2-3/4 inch I.D. x 3 inch O.D., 2-1/4 inch I.D. x 2-1/2 inch O.D., and 1-3/4 inch I.D. x 2 inch O.D.) and 1 installing cup, 1 receiving cup, and 1 installing adapter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ball Joint Press, October 11, 2009

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David W. Leal - See all my reviews
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This review is from: OTC 7249 Ball Joint, U-Joint and Brake Anchor Pin Service Kit (Misc.)

The Tool works great.
I work for a Ford Dealership and we do a lot of Ball Joints.
A few techs in the shop have the OTC Ball Joint Press and I
was always having to borrow them. I believe they paid around
150.00 plus tax for the tool, I got the same tool, brand new
in the box for half the price here on Amazon. I am very happy
with this product.
PS, OTC is the manufacturer of the Ford Rotunda Ball Joint
Press, same tool with a different box.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars critical tool for the job, August 6, 2010

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Chris Katayanagi (Berkeley, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: OTC 7249 Ball Joint, U-Joint and Brake Anchor Pin Service Kit (Misc.)

I can't believe I thought I could have replaced my ball joints with a 4 inch c-clamp instead of this set! My plan was to buy this and maybe return it if I didn't need it or sell it when I was done. It was easy to use and worked well. The whole time I was using it I was saying to myself, "I sure am glad I bought this thing". I can't wait for my ball joints to wear out again so I can use the tool again--ok, not really, but it was a joy to use. This is one of those tools that do a specific task perfectly and more-importantly for the male of the species...intuitively without any need to read a manual.

I didn't try and use it on the vehicle, which, given the weight of the tool would have been much more difficult I think. Of course, I was going to try and use a c-clamp so maybe my predictions and estimations should be questioned. I actually didn't see obvious markings as to the tool's origin--maybe I'm blind? I'm hoping it was made in the USA. It is disturbing that nothing is manufactured in this country anymore. I know we want everything cheap, but we're going to pay for our inability to manufacture anything eventually. I'm hardly a nationalist, but we need to buy american when possible, so hopefully I did. sermon is over...

If you're replacing your own ball joints (and love to buy tools instead of borrowing or renting) this tool is indispensable. I saw some reviews complaining of slow shipping. I got this delivered in 4 days with free super saver shipping.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what's listed, September 2, 2009

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M. Peterson "Sx3" (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: OTC 7249 Ball Joint, U-Joint and Brake Anchor Pin Service Kit (Misc.)

It's a ball joint press. I would hope if your looking for one you know what it does. Haha... it's work great so far. Had to put quite a bit of "beef" behind it when trying to remove one of the old Ball Joints on my Dana 44 knuckle and it held up just fine.