Snap On BJP1 - Master Ball/Universal joint press

[psychoclaw84]

Has anyone purchased and use this tool?

Does anyone have any experience using this tool on Imports? Specifically Toyota & Honda's.

And is this tool worth the money? and are there alternative tools that can be purchased that are more versitile?

Snap On Description:
Master ball joint press set covers 95% of current domestic SUV's, light trucks and passenger cars. Applications on Ford (43 models), GM (53 models), Dodge/Daimler-Chrysler (54 models) and Jeep (16 models). Installs and removes ball joints with pre-fitted straight grease fittings. Press frame features large throat for increased ball joint applications and vise mount capability for U-joint applications. Locking cup design holds cup in place. Large, coarse thread pressure screw for extra strength and maximum force. Grease zerk fitting for smooth screw action. Adaptor hardness of 42-46Rc. Includes full ball joint/universal joint application chart and storage/carrying case. Additional brake pin remover applications with the BJP1F, BJP1-1, BJP1-2, BJP1-3, BJP1-17, ME7A207 thru ME7A209 and ME9A34 set components. See attached PDF for full application listing

 

[bmxr4life87]

I'm wanting to say most honda and toyota balljoints are bolt on so the press doesn't seem ideal for those. We always use a vise and 4lb hammer to remove/install balljoints and u-joints from rusted *** medium duty trucks and we never have any problems

 

[malibu101]

I can NOT answer your question.
Also, I am NOT one to praise Harbor Freight in most ways.
However, I purchased a HF ball joint press and it works flawlessly. Granted I press maybe 4 joints a year. I have used it for installing bushings as well. I also purchsed their add-on set of reciever cups as well for this press as well.

Maybe have a look- http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=38335
Recieving cup set- http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=46389

 

[rhandwor]

I have an OTC but what ever you purchase the adapters change frequently. I would buy a good press and adapters from Harbor Freight.

 

[jeepnut24]

I can NOT answer your question.
Also, I am NOT one to praise Harbor Freight in most ways.
However, I purchased a HF ball joint press and it works flawlessly. Granted I press maybe 4 joints a year. I have used it for installing bushings as well. I also purchsed their add-on set of reciever cups as well for this press as well.

Maybe have a look- http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=38335
Recieving cup set- http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=46389

X2, I used mine on my Dana 44 and LOVE it for the money. It has taken some serious abuse and still going strong. Not broken or bent either. I could get 3 for the price of one as well.

 

[seth_man]

i have the OTC master kit and a coworker has the BJP1. my OTC was less than half the price and has more vehicle coverage. it has honda and toyota cups as well as all the gm ford chrysler cups that the BJP1 comes with. i dont think the snap on is worth the money in this case.

 

[krusty the clown]

i was doing a set of balljoints this morning, while i was trying to hold 4pc of adapters AND my impact with my only two hands, i decided there is a snap on ball joint set in my future.

 

[psychoclaw84]

Thanks for the inputs guys.

 

[rodm1]

i was doing a set of balljoints this morning, while i was trying to hold 4pc of adapters AND my impact with my only two hands, i decided there is a snap on ball joint set in my future.

Keep you eye on ebay you can get them for $300 well worth it.

 

[scbird94]

+1 the snap rings on the adapters rock. Saves a ton of time and frustration, you only need 2 hands compared to 6

 

[sbebenelli]

It's worth it to me. Have not found anything it wouldn't fit in the three years I've had it. Once in awhile they come out with new adapters. I buy them as they come out to keep updated with them.

Very heavy duty and well made.

 

[psychoclaw84]

sbebenelli,

Thanks for the info. You mentioned it just fits about anything, do you include Toyota's & Honda's?

 

[CamarosRus]

Does HARBOR FREIGHT have tool for R&R of Control Arm Bushings on G.M. older cars.

And for that matter the Lower Ball Joint (upper is rivited)

Asking for specific names or part #'s to buy from H.F.

Thanks,

 

[amspecial]

i was doing a set of balljoints this morning, while i was trying to hold 4pc of adapters AND my impact with my only two hands, i decided there is a snap on ball joint set in my future.

Bravo to you! I don't understand why people don't get the FACT that made in China is substandard to Made In USA (be careful, some country came up with the idea to name one of their cities USA so they can fool us.) and I'm not trying to slam the people of China. China is about making money, and the way they can do that is to manufacture products for less, something most of us already know. Compare the metal used in these tools people, can you honestly tell me it's the same? There are a lot of people that think OTC makes a good product, guess what.....MADE IN CHINA! When a tool bends on you or doesn't work right because it isn't as strong and/or wasn't made with precision like it needs to be, it WILL add trouble to your day. Ooops, I think I just answered my own question....the majority of Americans are willing to accept a substandard product if they can get it for less. I on the other hand (not that it matters to the people reading this) am in the minority and wish the people of our country felt the same. The US has given up what it was founded on and for what, a better way of life? If the people of this country are willing to accept less for less, why aren't they joining the band wagon and producing cheap **** here instead of sending the work out to other countries! Oh...I get it, the majority wants to dissolve our country..

 

[amspecial]

Bravo to you! I don't understand why people don't get the FACT that made in China is substandard to Made In USA (be careful, some country came up with the idea to name one of their cities USA so they can fool us.) and I'm not trying to slam the people of China. China is about making money, and the way they can do that is to manufacture products for less, something most of us already know. Compare the metal used in these tools people, can you honestly tell me it's the same? There are a lot of people that think OTC makes a good product, guess what.....MADE IN CHINA! When a tool bends on you or doesn't work right because it isn't as strong and/or wasn't made with precision like it needs to be, it WILL add trouble to your day. Ooops, I think I just answered my own question....the majority of Americans are willing to accept a substandard product if they can get it for less. I on the other hand (not that it matters to the people reading this) am in the minority and wish the people of our country felt the same. The US has given up what it was founded on and for what, a better way of life? If the people of this country are willing to accept less for less, why aren't they joining the band wagon and producing cheap **** here instead of sending the work out to other countries! Oh...I get it, the majority wants to dissolve our country..

 

[billymade]

Here is a Snapon propaganda video about the BJP1:

Quite a few other brands on ebay; not seeing any Snapon's @ the moment: http://motors.shop.ebay.com/__?_from=R40&_trksid=m39&_nkw=ball+joint+press