Sure, they'll separate ball joints from hubs, but they'll almost assuredly destroy the ball joint in the process—it's just the nature of the tool.

This ball joint separator fork can be used for things other than popping ball joints, too. It makes for a useful pry bar in a pinch, thanks to its sharp leading edges and strong construction.

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This ball joint separator tool can be used to remove upper/lower ball joints, install upper/lower ball joints, remove/install brake anchor pin, disassemble/assemble universal U joints.

Take one look at a ball joint separator and you get the gist of how it works. The cupped end of the tool fits between the ball joint and the metal it's pressed into, while the other end sits on ...