Come along with Eric O. as he tries out his patent pending homemade Subaru Ball Joint Puller version 1.0! The best part is it worked well and made removing a rusted, stuck Subaru ball joint really easy!
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49 thoughts on “Tool time: homemade subaru ball joint puller”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Donald Morrill says:

    Are you selling your tool? If so can I buy one?

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars KwadKen says:

    God help me… I need to mine too.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alan Robison says:

    SWEET! I'm Impressed!

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Flat Earther says:

    Will JB weld work?

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Perry J Winship Jr says:

    awesome as always cool thinking on the tool.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ken Chilton says:

    I can’t find this on Amazon. Do you have a link?

    😜

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MacGyver 2 says:

    My favorite tools are usually home made. Lol good thinking.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michel Labonte says:

    I mean, I just spread the knuckle with a chisel and pull the ball joint out by reinserting the stud in the control arm and levering on that, but whatever I guess ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Forrest says:

    Man, I should have spent yesterday watching videos and making a SBJP1.0, rather than spending hours beating on it. I eventually got it out by putting the castle nut back on through the arm, and using a pickle fork wedged against a bar taking up the rest of the space to the knuckle.

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard Lucy says:

    Amazing tool!!!!

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars turbinepower77 says:

    If you see it on Snap On truck it will be $80.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Fred says:

    Fantastic!

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Keith Gable says:

    For the stuck bolt, I wonder if a Ramset would put enough force into it to break it loose, or if it would just explode the bolt.

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars john beach says:

    Top marks really neat the simple ideas are often the best…

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars PureMayhemFTW says:

    please make more Subaru vids!!!!!

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Avery Wellsand says:

    Then ASTRO came along and made a 30 dollar tool

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom Harrigan says:

    10 POUNDER is about 5 pounds more than a 5 pounder, I need to write that down so I never get that mixed up again , good stuff !!! TY for the puller tool tip, great idea!!

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Emilio G. says:

    Four post lift optional. 😳

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kcuhc says:

    Wasn't Sly Dammer the keyboard player in the Specials?

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Laszlo Zsufa says:

    Wow great vid. I love your channel.

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars powerram92 says:

    If your selling these I'm interested

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Robert S Plissken says:

    Where's the amzn link ??

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gary Alford says:

    Would be great to come up with something not needing a slide hammer for those with no car lift ! meaning me LOL

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ashley Jagers says:

    I just use a small chisel a big prybar and a hammer and pull the control arm down with the ball joint.

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joseph Belmares III says:

    Great way and thanks for the tip for ppl who dont own a lift to cup it and extract it out keep up the great video and tech tips.

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Fujimandkim Yates says:

    Cool beans ….

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars UncleJ jmason4x4 says:

    please put safety glasses on please

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Shadowz Edge says:

    SBJP 1.0 – $19.95 -While Supplies Last!!!

    Slide Hammer and Twin Post Lift Sold Separately

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars K W says:

    can't wait for SBJP 2.0

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Eric. W Jones says:

    I used this general idea and you are a genius. EJ. To Eric O.

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard Kuehn says:

    Hey Eric, Thanks for all the great videos! I've done a few Subie ball joints and found using a small chisel tapped in the gap on the ball joint yoke helps reduce the grip on the ball joint has in the yoke.
    Rich,
    Albany.NY

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars NightForce 1 says:

    Don't you just impress the hell out of yourself sometimes!!

    Seriously though Eric, as you were explaining some of the difficulties with Subaru's a "threaded rod coupling" popped into my head but I hadn't thought of using the slide hammer……KISS principal!

    Coolness: 5/5

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Cycle of 7's says:

    I looked away for a minute and thought I was listening to Beetlejuice

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matěj Petrů says:

    It looks it is rust remover too 🙂

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Conceded war says:

    Had the same though on your first video little did I k ow you had this video out already 😂😂😂

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars WifeBTR123 says:

    I need this tool right now. Would be handy. Gonna see if I can fabricobble one together.

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars pepe pica says:

    Alright! Just need a lift now

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars tickyul says:

    Soon to be a kazillionaire!

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Foodskewed919 says:

    Just watched a video. Matco now makes this tool!!

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Fred Bach says:

    Necessity is the mother of invention and you are the father (wink).

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars BRENDAJASON1 says:

    I say total is about $7000,100, 30 some cents including the lift slide hammer and nut, for ya dudes that’s still working on the ground

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tim Morrell says:

    nice tool you rock eric

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Patrick Hopkinson says:

    Thats sweet

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alfredo Ruiz says:

    Eric in your catalog for snap on there is a sheet to send in prototypes of your ideas they will pay you for it send them the link to this video make your self some extra money

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gowdaflow says:

    You forgot to say: But wait there’s more!.. lol

    What a great idea! Thanks

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Turbo Supra 2jz drag racing Toby Gear Head says:

    Wow..cool..I take two for $12 shipped

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike Chiodetti says:

    Mr. O "THE TOOLMAKER!" "EXCELLENT VIDEO ! !
    FANTASTIC ! !

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Pauly D says:

    Eric, I made and used one of these about 2 weeks ago. It worked just like the video shows. Amazing!

    Judging by what I can see in your videos, I think Illinois rust might be worse than New York rust, if you can believe that. I’ve heard tales of a place where cars aren’t rusty and one man can do a dozen or more alignments in a single day because nothing is frozen. I don’t know if it’s an urban legend but it sure makes for a nice dream. It’s right up there with the dream of working in an air conditioned shop. 😎

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rick Higson says:

    You make me laugh!

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