Recommend me a ball joint separator

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AntMB

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Hello, I have a ball joint I need to separate from my E class and would ideally need to use one like this

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I know there are branded ones which cost a lot of money, but I was wondering if anyone has any experience of the cheaper ones such as this one

15-45 Ball Joint U Joint C Frame Press Service Kit Brake Anchor Pin Set | eBay

Thanks.
 
That's a ball joint press rather then a separation tool which you will need to pop the ball joint off the hub (using a hammer when the car is on jack stands is not so easy). Cheap ones tend to be made from weak metal and break quickly. I've seen them break on first use. I bought a set from OTC for about $200 and it served me well, even when rebuilding front ends on larger vehicles like my Ford F350
 
Yes I'm aware it separates by pressing it out.
 
The eBay one worked for me... looks like the same one in the link.

I have used it on various cars.
 

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