QT1235 2005-Current Ford Super Duty F450, F550 Lower Ball Joint Press Removal Receiver

QT1235 Press Adapter, 2005-Current Ford Super Duty F450, F550 Lower Ball Joint Removal Receiver is 1-piece, CNC machined, Lower Ball Joint Removal Receiver Tool made from a USA produced, high strength, solid steel billet, specifically for 2005-current Ford F450, F550 chassis cab trucks and 2008-2010 F450 Super Duty pickups. QT1235 is machined to fit squarely on the rough, uneven, Ford Dana 60 (4x2) or Dana Super 60 (4x4) steering knuckle castings.  Your old Lower Ball Joint is pressed into QT1235 during disassembly and is used along with QT1065M Heavy-Duty C-Frame Press and QT1147 Press Stub to safely and quickly press out your old Lower Ball Joints from the steering knuckles (See Tech Note 1 below for Tool Sets that include QT1235). Securely attaches to 2-1/8" tool hole on QT1065M C-Frame Press. Black Oxide finish. Made by us here in Montana.

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Kits & Tool Sets Available
Help Videos, Instructions, and Exploded Views
C-Frame Press Specs
F450
Clean Before Removing
Matching Parts and Tools
Safety Note
Applications

Tech Note 1: QT1235 is Also Available in these Kits and Tool Sets:
TS1243 8 Piece Ball Joint Press and Adapter Set for 2005-Current Ford F450, F550 Super Duty Trucks
TK4781 Set of 4 Ball Joints AND TS1243 Tool Set for 2005-2016 Ford F450, F550 Super Duty Trucks
TS1245 Combo 10 Piece Ball Joint Press and Adapter Set for 2005-Current Ford F450, F550 Super Duty Trucks AND 2005-2009 4x4 Chevy and GMC C4500, C5500 trucks
TS1246 6 Piece Ball Joint Adapter Set for 2005-Current Ford F450, F550 Super Duty Trucks (Does not include QT1065M Press or QT1147 Press Stub)
TS1248 Combo 8 Piece Ball Joint Adapter Set for 2005-Current Ford F450, F550 Super Duty Trucks AND 2005-2009 4x4 Chevy and GMC C4500, C5500 trucks (Does not include QT1065M Press or QT1147 Press Stub)

Tech Note 2: Help Videos, Instructions, and Exploded Views
VSG1243 10 minute Video showing the tools and procedures used to press out and press in your Super Duty Ball Joints
IM1243 Instruction Manual with illustrations showing the Ball Joint Press operations, plus text steps for axle tear-down and reassembly along with Torque Specs, recommended parts and tools.
XV1027 Exploded View 2005-2010 Ford F450, F550 Dana Super 60 Front Axle
XV1029 Exploded View 2005-2010 Ford F450, F550 Dana Super 60 Front Axle

Tech Note 3: C-Frame Press Specs
Matching QT1065M C-Frame Press Specifications: 8-3/4" Throat, 7/16" Rotating Tip, 1-1/8" Screw Thread, 2-1/8" Tool Hole, (Replaceable Rotating Tips are supported by a hardened ball.)

Tech Note 4: F450
F450 trucks were made in both Pickup (Wide Frame) and Chassis Cab (Narrow or 34" Frame) models. 2008-2010 F450 Pickups use the same Ball Joints and TS1243 Tool Set as F450, F550 Chassis Cab models. 2011-current F450 pickups use the same Ball Joints and TS4511 Tool Set as 2005-2016 F250, F350.

Tech Note 5: Clean Before Removing
Before removing your old ball joints, you MUST clean out dirt and crud from the area between the ball joint and edge of the steering knuckle counterbore BEFORE placing the Ball Joint Receiver in position. The Receiver must be able to seat against the steering knuckle. Failure to remove any packed in material will result in major tool damage! See VSG1243 Video or IM1243 Instruction Manual

Tech Note 6: Matching Parts and Axle Tools:
QK4988 Greaseable Ball Joint set, 1 Side 2005-2016
TK4782 Greaseable Ball Joint set 1 Side 2017-Current
QU20052 Seal, Outer Axle Shaft to Steering Knuckle
QU20045 O-Ring, Wheel Hub to Knuckle
QU20046 Gasket, O-Ring, and Screw Kit, 4x4 Hub Locks
QU20053 Bolt, Brake Caliper to Anchor Plate
QU40414 Snap ring, Outer Axle Shaft
QK4681 Knuckle and Hub Seal Kit with TS1531 Seal Installer Tool Set
QK4680 Knuckle and Hub Seal Kit
QA20073 Axle Shaft Support Bearing Kit
QU20081 Nut, Hub Stud to Knuckle
QU40538 Seal, Inner Axle Shaft Dust 2005-2010
QU20049 Seal, Inner Axle Shaft Dust 2011-up
QU20463 Seal, Inner Axle Oil
QK4983 Inner Axle Oil Seal and Tool Kit
TS1531 Knuckle and Hub Seal Installer Tool Set
QT1551 Spacer, Knuckle Seal Installation for 2017-up only. Replaces Ford HC34-1660-AA

Safety Note
Using any type of press can be dangerous due to the forces applied to both the tools and parts. Always wear eye protection. Most workplace safety has to do with having some mechanical experience and plain common sense. If you do not know how to safely work on your vehicle, have the work performed by a professional automotive technician!

Applications:
Ford:
F-450 4x4 or 4x2 Pickup: 2008, 2009, 2010
F450 4x4 or 4x2 34" Frame Width Chassis Cab: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
F550 4x4 or 4x2: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020