jim beam <nospam@example.net> wrote in
news:bt2dndXJBK8eDbXZnZ2dneKdnZydnZ2d@speakeasy.ne t:

> Ryan Biggs wrote:
>> Excellent resource! I haven't been able to track down your premium
>> tool, but the FAQ points out the obivious solution of grinding down
>> the jaws of one of the cheaper tools...
>>
>> If anyone else has some bright ideas feel free to point them out...
>>
>> -R
>>
>>
>> On Mon, 27 Mar 2006 16:46:29 -0800, jim beam <nospam@example.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>tegger.com
>>
>>
> generic tools are perfectly usable in this situation. google "ball
> joint separator". i wouldn't grind anything down unless it's absolutely
> necessary, and in this case, it's not.
>


The OTC tool was a bit tight to go neatly around the boot enough for me to
feel comfortable with its "bite". It fit fine around the steering tie-rod
boot, though.

I'm sure the Honda tool fits perfectly. Of course.

If you open up the jaw, you don't have to take much off, and you have to
make sure you smooth it all off after so as not to risk cutting the boot
with sharp edges.

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