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Tool Time: The OTC 6295 Front End Service Set

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In this video I show you a tool that is moving upt on my must need tool list for separating ball joints WITH OUT damaging the boots like a pickle fork could. -Enjoy!
OTC 6295 Front End Service Set: amzn.to/2ROulkC
OTC 6297 Ball Joint Separator: amzn.to/2DcwYZo
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@SouthMainAuto 5 лет назад

OTC 6295 Front End Service Set: amzn.to/2ROulkC OTC 6297 Ball Joint Separator: amzn.to/2DcwYZo

@cesarrodriguez7004 5 лет назад

South Main Auto Repair

@alhagopian2100 5 лет назад

Why not talk about scan tools??

@dtnel 5 лет назад

Why does the kit have a ball joint separator and then there's one in the link? Curious?

@TheDarvec1 5 лет назад

The best solution I found online was to "hit it like it owes you money". Another quality tip from a Honda forum :)

@Mountain-Man-3000 5 лет назад

Thank you for the proper pronunciation of aluminium.

@robc8468 5 лет назад

Mr. O how about a tool box tour of what is in your tool box and what you use and what you rarely/never use?

@gatekeeperofchaos 5 лет назад

Shake'n Brake...baby. Saw it on SMA. Went out and ordered it. Tried it. Love it. Ordered another one for my son!

@davidreid8975 5 лет назад

Every tool has a purpose, and the right tools save time and money. Now to convince my wife I need this juuust in case I wanna mess with my suspension one day lol

@lexmaximaguy8788 5 лет назад

4 vids today....your on fire!!

@charliemagoo7943 5 лет назад

On the wiper arm remover i have added yellow tape with tails to the pivot ball because when that thing goes boom that piece can be the hardest to find. Tails keep it from rolling.

@wyattoneable 5 лет назад

I do love quality tools.

@Todd66 5 лет назад

Having access to your channel is one of my best tools! Keep up the good work and thank you!!!

@HoboJoeGarage 5 лет назад

3 videos in a day is a great way to start a weekend!

@SouthMainAuto 5 лет назад

@HoboJoeGarage 5 лет назад

South Main Auto Repair LLC D’Oh!!! Just noticed the other video. RU-vid notification fail lol.

@brentowen9480 5 лет назад

Oh, and tool tip for the tie rod tool...when you're done screw it back into the jaws, if you loose the tip, they're useless. And I've had the tip blow out like my shorts when old rusty finally popped and tie rod job turns into clean up the shop job.

@dougtexas 5 лет назад

Lots of years ago, used a pry bar and jack. Held up the arm with a block or jack stand. Finally bought pickle.

@someusername121 Год назад

So the trick to making this thing work on a 2008-2012 Accord: you need to grind the notch significantly larger. Like...don't stop until the inner "edge" is 3/16" thick. And you have to tap it in pretty aggressively to push the boot out of the way. The boot will weep grease because it gets compressed by the tool. And jack up the rotor a bit to flatten out the control arm...otherwise you have no chance.

@AKJeeper 5 лет назад

I've had the same kit for years. I did what you were thinking - took a grinder to make the notch just ever so slightly bigger. Works great!

@brentowen9480 5 лет назад

That same ball joint tool works great for pressing back the copper sleeve on alternators that helps make them extremely difficult to reinstall unless it's hammered back or pressed back with that ball joint tool!

@alanmatthews5949 5 лет назад

Bought this kit for my Jeep. Worked great. Just lube the threads lightly with some good high pressure grease to make tool last longer.

@rickh6963 5 лет назад

I use the same style of tool, works every time. I do leave the nut on the end of the stud to protect the threads.

@richardcranium5839 5 лет назад

i bought the harbor freight one figuring a one time use deal. that was 5 years ago. it gets used enough but not a lot like a car shop but it is flatter and doesnt have that cutout underneath. one of those tools once you get it ya dont want to be without it

@allencrider 5 лет назад

Seventy nine ninety-nine at Harbor Freight, but it has less than three stars.

@stephenlutz123 5 лет назад

I have the Harbor Freight version of this tool. Worked great on the original upper and lower ball joints on my 2000 Navigator. Worked on my old 95 Villager too. The tool demo videos help me a lot! Thanks.

@mikelovin7 5 лет назад

Sheesh, all these new SMA vids when I have honey do's to do, I love to watch them, they're so addictive. Gah I need help... Anyone want to volunteer to do my work so I can watch these? lol

@brianmason1414 5 лет назад

I've actually had that exact same kit for many years.....for front end work, it's generally 1 of the 1st things I grab except for my 2 pronged tie rod remover you showed has seen some better days....lol.... You're always informative and VERY inspirational!

@novafan6380 5 лет назад

My bottom ball joints were stuck on my Silverado. Pickle forks and hammering to no avail. Don't have this kit (YET). Put my Powerbuilt control arm bushing press on it to just add tension and it popped right loose! This kit is in the mail right now. Thanks for another great vid Eric!

@jhitt79 5 лет назад

I have a ball joint separator from Harbor Freight the part that goes on the ball joint stud is pretty thin so I thought it wouldn't hold up. Boy was I surprised. I've used it several times with great success.... well, there was that one time... I was cranking and cranking on the tool thinking, "any second now" and anyone that's used one knows that it can sound violent when it goes. Anyhoo, I was cranking on it and stopped to look, the tool was bending the ball joint stud on a Moog ball joint. I couldn't see it from my vantage point. That little $8 tool is surprisingly strong. (A new ball joint was then needed)

@haywardsautomotive6156 5 лет назад

Yep I have the same kit and use the same ones. It's handy b/c it's low profile and can get in some pretty tight places. OTC makes some good tools and kits at a great price.

@christopherbarone3602 5 лет назад

Wiper arm removal tools good tips

@keithgeisen 5 лет назад

I am not sure but when you have Mrs. O - hanging on the hockey stick and she gets angry - now that's a tool every shop should have - can I get an amen !

@deathtower 5 лет назад

Tool Time Tuesday on a Saturday!

@rustybrowneye 5 лет назад

I have the harbor freight one and it works quite well. It's very similar to that one. When I have alot of tension on and it doesn't pop, like enough tension that I'm scared, one good whack with a hammer on the knuckle and she always pops

@richardm1631 5 лет назад

It's nice to have right tools for the job.👍

@schifoso Год назад

For some reason the majority of these types of ball joint separators are 22mm, where 28mm would be a much more useful opening. I had to grind my 22mm jaw opening a bit to work with Honda ball joints.

@joshonthetube 5 лет назад

Harbor freight makes a version of that as well, which i've used with success on a few projects. I have heard that the bolts are prone to stripping if you don't lubricate them, so i keep mine greased. The HF one is less beefy than the OTC, so it might squeeze into some spots where that one won't fit. (and i'm sure it's easier to break, too)

@tylergenter9501 5 лет назад

Yeah, the Harbor Freight one works great, except that every time I use it I'm afraid it's going to explode and hit me in the eye. I normally wrap it in a rag.

@stephenlutz123 5 лет назад

I use the HF version with a ratchet and keep a nut on the stud. Tie rod on my Villager broke loose and sounded like .22 shot. No damage to the tool, though. I put some grease on the threads. Works fine for my very infrequent use (twice in 6 years). I have their Pitman arm puller, which has also worked fine.

@logmegadeth72 5 лет назад

Same, I also have the HF version. It's still a bit of a tight fit on some knuckles, even though it's less beefy. I normally use mine to pop the lower ball joints out on Audi knuckles which are aluminum.

@mikefedele4521 5 лет назад

Honda has a stock tool very similar to what your using. Up here we have princess auto similar to your harbor freight they have one similar to the otc. I have used a chunk of hard wood with a mini sledge hammer. When that doesn't work I hang what ever scrap or good engine I have kicking around and with the hard wood hitting on the end of the grain it doesn't mark the spindle. I work alone so I had to get inventive. Great kit great video.

@dh5254 5 лет назад

"You got a brand new belt in the back room woman" 🤣🤣🤣 im dead 💀

@jackmehoff1565 5 лет назад

Patrick star I did buy some baby powder for it 😂

@RJ_Taylor 5 лет назад

“Other bay’s open, Mrs. O. Get crackin’!” We have seen her work on the van before. Just sayin.

@Dirtyharry70585 5 лет назад

@@RJ_Taylor she does know where the hammers are.

@andrewvillanueva4222 5 лет назад

Eric o makes the best automotive repair videos on RU-vid

@TheCowgirlNiamh 5 лет назад

Oh I like that! Only problem is I'd be tempted to take on those jobs and I'd cause a lot of destruction 😂😂😂

@SmittySmithsonite 5 лет назад

This one either didn't show up in my email, or it got deleted by accident. Guess I need to check your channel directly every couple of days! I have that same kit! The labels and instructions look different, but all that's included looks identical. I bought mine about 7 or 8 years ago ... maybe longer. All the tools in that kit work great! I used it for years on everything, before I realized alot of things can be removed with a 4 lb. sledge whack to the side. There's been times where I thought I'd break that one you were using there - I was hammering on it full bore with the 1/2" impact. Was having a bad day that day (what else is new? 😂) and was in "IDGAF mode" . Well thankfully the ball joint let go before the tool did! The pitman arm puller and tie-rod end tool also work fantastic. Priced pretty reasonably for that kit, too. I highly recommend this! 👍👍

@brad8665 5 лет назад

I have the exact same ball joint separator, except it didn’t come in a kit, just by itself. Anyways it works very well, I had to grind mine a little bit to make it more usable like you were thinking of doing.

@125sm3 5 лет назад

Use a simalar tool all the time when i need to save the ball joint. Also great for a seized ball joint.

@mattterson3459 5 лет назад

I love that kit. I got it awhile ago off the tool truck and man way easier.

@maximorenteria3514 5 лет назад

A similar tool can be found in harbor freight for under $10. Great tool.

@Badgertronix 5 лет назад

I have the Draper version of the balljoint tool. Works great

@rickb8808 5 лет назад

I see the days seem to run different out your way. It's Saturday here and Tuesday there ? Amazing.

@TheJmich2001 5 лет назад

Loctite dirty sanchez for the win.

@JPilot2 5 лет назад

G'day, Mr. O! Oh, sweet! Eric "The Tool Man" Taylor Lol! 🤣 By the way, They're Tough Tools - (OTC 6295) Front End Service Set. Right-on... This set will let you do removal, without having to go out and find new rubber boots, when you need to reuse parts. Thank you! Cheers! 😊🛠✌🏼❤️

@franknewling1139 5 лет назад

Seems like a little V notch from the end of the jaw to about 1/8th" (or so) in, would solve the problem. Then hook the bottom up first and swing the top up, maybe. Thanks for the show and tell video👍👍👍

@TheTheomax 5 лет назад

I just bought the same front end service kit. I mean just as I have not used it yet. I have the pickle forks and a torch but I was wanting other options as well mainly like what you just did. Tool time is tool cool

@darrenlloyd7300 5 лет назад

Love your channel. My request for tool information would be the scope. More detail on triggers and how to know a known good wave pattern.

@RJMaker 5 лет назад

I got real excited about your offer to go into detail on some of tools you use... Then you go and exclude scan tools (the little print taketh away what the big print giveth).... I would love a deep dive on the best DIY scan tool under 1,500... :-)

@NZdiagnostics 5 лет назад

For DIY use, check out the humble $200 Vpecker. It seems to have free updates for life and while I have some serious scan tools as well, I must say the wee vpecker sometimes does what my expensive ones dont. Anyhow, for the money you can't go wrong, it's not perfect but for that price with some biodirectional control, well that's a handy backup if nothing else.

@kevinoscarson2941 5 лет назад

Never done a dodge product where the ball joints were still good. I torch em. Although I must admit I only work on trucks.

@chaznelson6129 5 лет назад

New tool I found. Subaru ball joint puller. Astro makes it. Bout 35 bucks off the Mac truck. Of course now I have the tool, I won't sell a Subaru ball joint for a year. But they finally make a tool!

@SouthMainAuto 5 лет назад

I bought one six months ago and have not seen a Sooby in the shop haha

@ThunderbirdRocket 6 месяцев назад

Nice 👍🏼 ! Thanks !!

@anthonyyoung7344 5 лет назад

You can use stop on a fan belt

@G3kRay 5 лет назад

Yep that kit is bad ass my favorite most often used 2 tools in that also.

@mbs5328 5 лет назад

I'd like to see a dedicated tool time video for the uScope. That's the kind of training I need most.

@cheddarcheesehead2799 5 лет назад

TOOL TIME!! Yea buddy! We need more of these and some more W.U.W. :)

@pizzamon795 5 лет назад

I had to grind my ball joint seperator also to get it to go on my ball joints.

@Gizmo42Rodeo 5 лет назад

Same here. Nothing like taking a grinder to a brand new tool you just bought to make it fit. I dont remember if I ever got it opened up enough to work on the lower ball joints for my Rodeo. Works great on the upper and on my Volvo though.

@pizzamon795 5 лет назад

I use that same tool for my ball joints. I hate the loud pop it makes, especially because you dont know which turn of the ratchet is going to make it happen.

@robertmullen2480 5 лет назад

agree!! lol

@SmittySmithsonite 5 лет назад

It usually sends the tool flying and inevitably makes contact with some part of my body, too. 😣

@baxrok2. 5 лет назад

I have one of those. OTC rocks. Thanks Dr. O!

@robertevans6481 5 лет назад

this is the 4th video today....WOW thanks Eric O...

@elcheapo5302 5 лет назад

You're looking well groomed, Mr. O. :)

@shadowdog500 5 лет назад

I really like every OTC tool I ever bought! I have that same kit and only use those same two pieces! LOL! Chris

@InsideOfMyOwnMind 5 лет назад

My luck I'd spend the money on the nice bit of kit to protect das boot only to find it split anyway on closer inspection.

@themechanic6117 5 лет назад

In my kit that's also my main tool that gets used 👍

@Joetechlincolns 5 лет назад

Ford actually warns against striking suspension parts if vehicle is equipped with an EPAS(Electric steering rack). It has been known to smoke the rack.

@harleyarcher6732 5 лет назад

Hey FELLA it's Saturday

@paulsmith7595 5 лет назад

Thanks Eric, great videos keep them coming.

@nicklldoit 5 лет назад

i use the same tool, not to disturb the neighbors with the whaling of the hammer.

@mikechiodetti6737 5 лет назад

Great Video! Right tool and it's done! Love It!

@timowallin8020 5 лет назад

If you are trying to safe that ball joint, then dont pull or push down from the control arm. As it can spreds the ball joint ball hole. That tool is must have on aluminium, but if its harder metal then you can use hammer to make it loss. But dont pull or push down the arm before that ball joint is lose, if you are trying to safe it....

@mikesike100m 5 лет назад

You're really cranking out the vids today

@canadiantrucker9574 5 лет назад

My moms 2004 Trailblazer has alum knuckle. I just use my fat heavyness to put pressure on the tie rod, and tap on the knuckle boss with a 2 lb hammer. Doesn't marr the surface and the tie rod pops out. Maybe I'm just all beefy man-ness and just don't need special tools

@kellyhay79 5 лет назад

Get Mrs. O a Goodyear gator back belt.

@sirsweetness8332 5 лет назад

Used the HF version on a CRV and it sounded like a gun shot when it broke loose.

@allthegearbutnoideamanwest3174 5 лет назад

Hello Eric O Can we see tools that you recommend, and that are worth the money, and tools that are not worth the money! And what your thoughts are on tool boxes? Cheers niall keep up the good work 👍

@deepsquat600 5 лет назад

you are on fire with the video releases today!!!

@TheKillerMarine 5 лет назад

I use the castle nut and a sledge 😂

@stevelescom4336 5 лет назад

Can be found on amazon!

@thedogbarber 5 лет назад

4 IN ONE DAY!!! Died and went to mechanic heaven. Now where's the popcorn .....

@halfton1979 5 лет назад

Love these videos.

@smileyrod11 5 лет назад

NICE VIDEO ERIC YOUR THE MAN

@josephwash109 5 лет назад

A Grand Caravan with a transmission problem? No way!!

@dison4linux 5 лет назад

Was hoping to see more of removing said transmission. I'm assuming this is the one with the cracked flywheel / flexplate.

@SmittySmithsonite 5 лет назад

@@dison4linux - Bingo! 😊

@Dirtyharry70585 5 лет назад

Eric ever try Remoil? Or this stuff: i-chem heavy duty silicone spray made by amrep...great for door seals too.

@willemstreutgers1154 5 лет назад

A free saturday tip from me; if the rubberboot from a wornout BJ is still ok save it in case you have a balljoint that is ok but the boot not.

@louoldschool7047 5 лет назад

good tip

@willemstreutgers1154 5 лет назад

@Joe H When you are doing an inner balljoint/strut/driveshaft and ruin the rubber from the outher you save a lot of time(=money) for the customer andyourself when you have the saved rubber.

@throttlebottle5906 5 лет назад

I've never yet found a good boot on a bad joint, I guess it could occur though lol

@donnierobertson3088 5 лет назад

Great job

@robertperez2447 5 лет назад

The red “ hockey stick “ where did you get it and do a video on it PLEASE !!!! 😀😀😀

@hectorrocha8626 5 лет назад

Tool Times Tuesday 😀

@ThePlowGuys 5 лет назад

I can't imagine how many different tools you own. How can you possibly keep track of them all? Have you ever missed placed a tool and had to buy another, then later on come across that tool. Now you have two

@SouthMainAuto 5 лет назад

annnnndddd that is why I have two sawzalls now :)

@anthonybeaudry6066 5 лет назад

I don't see anything wrong with that by any stretch of the imagination. Eric, I know you have heard the old saying that He who die's with more tools WIN'S right !!

@kristopherhill2740 5 лет назад

Thanks for another awesome video. More tool review videos please. And more sma videos always! Also go change your wifes belt. Happy wife means easy life.

@austyngray2163 5 лет назад

I’ve got that same set from gear wrench

@johnlenz8221 5 лет назад

Would actually like to know which scan tools that you use. I've noticed the Snap-On, two Autels, and the OTC. Which one is your "go to"?

@scottmcintosh2988 4 года назад

Have you tried the power probe break out box ? Heard it is very accurate .Scott from N.H

@Kaufeetimevideo 5 лет назад

What kind of belt do you have in the back Room that requires a Lubricant? Make a video for that 1 too please

@deathk26 5 лет назад

I've got one of these separators. Unfortunately it doesn't work for all applications. It doesn't open up wide enough for some ball joint stud lengths.

@paulzhang4751 5 лет назад

I am curious of the problem within the caravan's transmission.

@mattmanyam 5 лет назад

I'm gonna guess the flex-plate is cracked.

@joeacfalle2380 5 лет назад

Soooo, you getting a “Mrs. O Hondu” video service series on a Saturday ready for all of us?

@roadkill5333 5 лет назад

I have a question!! Do the same ten people watch every video, hen put a thumbs down on it, just for spite?? Do you know where those thumbs downs come from?? You want me and your uncle Guido to go pay our respects for you?? Ask them about the family dog?? Comment on how nice the school where their kids are educated, is?? WINK WINK

@Familyray 5 лет назад

Is there a easy way to repair/ replace the heater panel door on the base town and country 07, I ve seen you work on a ton of town and country vans, I cut and slot in the side of the box and fished mine out and glued it and ran a screw into the hinge for a temp fix ??