Description
QT1148 Lower Ball Joint Press Sleeve is used when with optional QT1065 C-Frame Press when installing the lower ball joint on 2003-2013 Dodge/Ram Ram 2500 and 2003-2012 Ram 3500 4x4 trucks. It is also used to install the Lower Ball Joint into the steering knuckle and to apply upward pressure against the steering knuckle when seating the Lower Ball Joint Stud against the axle yoke on 1980-2005 Dana 50 and most 1992-current Dana 60/Super 60 axles in Excursion, F250, and F350 4x4s. USA Made.
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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Use with Ball Joint Press
Included with Following Sets
Applications
Tech Note 1: Use with Ball Joint Press
Use with QT1065 series Ball Joint Presses.
Tech Note 2: Included with Following Sets
QT1148 is included with TS1082, TS4511, and TS4851 Ball Joint Tool Sets.
Applications
Dodge and Ram:
Ram 2500 V8 gas w/8,800 GVWR or higher rating: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
All Ram 2500 with gas V8 engine: 1998, 1999
Ram 2500 all with V10 or Cummins Diesel engine: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
All Ram 3500 trucks: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Dodge or Ram Ram 3500 4x4 trucks: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Dodge or Ram Ram 2500 4x4 trucks: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Ford:
F-250 partial (Model 50 4600# IFS axle): 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
F-350 All (Model 50 4600# IFS axle): 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
F-350 ALL (Model 60 Axle): 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
F-250, F-350 Model 50 or 60 axle: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
F-450 and F-550 Model 60 Axle: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Excursion Model 50 Axle: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
F-250, F350, Super 60 Axle: 2005-current
Warranty
Product Reviews
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Ball joint press sleeve
You need these ball joint tools if you are going to do this job. Pay the money and don't bother with renting some old broken tool. You will finish the job by lunch.
Delivery & Returns
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