Tooling for front end work

[sagebel]

I know that I will eventually be replacing ball joints and possibly doing bearings or the dynatrac free spin kit. What specialty tools (pullers, install tools, etc...) are required and where do I get them.

Scott

 

[fgtex]

You will need a ball joint press tool. You can rent one for free from Oreillys or AutoZone (you pay for it and get your money back when you return it.) Or you can buy one.
A reciprocating saw will be needed if the ball joints are seized in the piece where they connect to the axle tube.
You can build a tool to install axle seals or take them to the dealer to have them put on.

 

[big_rooster]

good set of straight snap ring pliers

 

[MR12008]

I'm finishing up my free spin kit and i did the ball jionts. I'll be doing a write up with pictures in a couple of days if you want to see exactly whats involved.