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Ralph
09-19-2002, 07:05 AM
I need to find a 4-prong socket tool that will fit the upper ball joint seat. The one I borrowed wasn't long enough to completely fit over the ball joint stud, so I couldn't torque down the seat properly. I need to know where I can get a longer (deeper well) socket.
River Beast
09-19-2002, 07:41 AM
UGH!!! I LOVE the town you're in!!!! I made one...
porkchop
09-19-2002, 07:46 AM
Head up to Autozone. They have the loan a tool program. Should have the one you need.
Iron Horse
09-19-2002, 08:15 AM
Hey Ralph, I have a CC reader question for you....e-mail me.

Thanks,
mdill
09-19-2002, 09:41 AM
Find your local
Snap-on, MAC, Matco tool truck guy, sould be able to fix you up.

Mike D.
talntar
09-19-2002, 10:09 AM
what tourqe?when i did mine everything said to just screw the new one in as far as the old and then tourqe the ball joint nuts to spec. just wondering if this might be part of my wander
Ralph
09-20-2002, 06:29 AM
RB, I made one before, as well, out of a small hole-saw bit. I grinded out the four teeth and it worked very well. Unfortunately, I left it in Ohio.

Talntar, the torque settings for balljoints are very important, especially with those on FSJ's which actually suspend the knuckle between the two yoke arms. The upper balljoint is actually adjusted by a threaded seat, which requires a 4-pronged socket about 1" in diameter. This seat is supposed to be torqued to 50 ft-lbs, after which the castle nut is torqued to 100 ft. lbs.
River Beast
09-20-2002, 07:50 AM
Ralph.. did you get my email?
Ralph
09-20-2002, 10:21 AM
Got it, RB, any chance the picture can be edited to show the truck and mountains better?
River Beast
09-20-2002, 10:32 AM
Originally posted by Ralph:
Got it, RB, any chance the picture can be edited to show the truck and mountains better?Yep.. I'll do it tonite and you won't have to do a thing... ;)
porkchop
09-20-2002, 11:52 AM
Ralph, is that your place in Ouray?
River Beast
09-20-2002, 01:42 PM
PC,

Yeah.. it is... it's BEAUTIFUL....

how's the avatar now , Ralph... better? :D
porkchop
09-20-2002, 03:58 PM
Wow! I am very jealous. I loved that place. Oh Well I am going to a place where there are plenty of trees and some seasons. Plus I get the chance to get on the boat again and see the world :D . Iraq here I come!!!!!!

(but Ouray would still be better)
Ralph
09-21-2002, 03:57 AM
Well, I hate to rub it in about the beauty of this place, but sometimes I just can't help it.

Last night the full moon was above the canyon, and that entire mountainside in the picture was bathed in its glow. Really intense!
porkchop
09-21-2002, 06:57 AM
If that was intense, just wait for the snow :D !!! Glade it is working out for you Ralph.
Ralph
09-22-2002, 10:47 AM
I found a source for the socket: Krage (http://www.jeepdoc.com) has it for $9.95 plus shipping, P/N T40207