Ball joint 1989 2 wheel drive comanche correct tool kit /press

[Jrwhite3230]

I am having a hard time locating to rent or to buy the correct ball joint extraction tool kitt I’ve tried using o-Reilly’s universal kitt but it didn’t fitt exactly and I nearly busted the puller being made of cheap aluminum alloy is there a kitt that’s hardened steel also I need the correct off set adapter kitt  for this ball joint requires an offset installer to install it anyone know where I can get this ? Thanks : jrwhite3230

[Noendnsight]

4 hours ago, jrwhite3230 said:

I am having a hard time locating to rent or to buy the correct ball joint extraction tool kitt I’ve tried using o-Reilly’s universal kitt but it didn’t fitt exactly and I nearly busted the puller being made of cheap aluminum alloy is there a kitt that’s hardened steel also I need the correct off set adapter kitt  for this ball joint requires an offset installer to install it anyone know where I can get this ? Thanks : jrwhite3230

Which kit you have would be helpful. They have different ones. Some come with way more adaptors than others. There should also be a tool number listing at the store. If you look at the counters, there are pictures of the different tools you can rent with the numbers next to them. I think I always get the big "master" kit from advance because it is a more complete kit with everything enough to get it done in one. It's been awhile though and the box stores seem to change kits every couple years. AutoZone for years had a master kit cheap to rent. Now it seems they make people rent 2 kits to get the job done. Amazon has a small shim kit for like 30 bucks with shims that are near perfect for stock 2wd and 30s front axles.

https://www.amazon.com/BTSHUB-Service-Installation-Adapters-Compatible/dp/B08S6LQ7TM/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?crid=ARPOUKYOO3CI&keywords=jeep+cherokee+ball+joint+press&qid=1636678604&sprefix=jeep+cherokee+ball+%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-11

[Noendnsight]

I'll add they bind quickly if your not squared up. Patience is key. Sometimes backing pressure off and repositioning a few times does alot. Try tapping the ear and walking away under pressure. Many times I've gone in to grab a beer to see it dropped loose on its own 5 minutes later. Most likely your not squared up perfect going too tight too fast.