Astro pneumatic ball joint press review 7865

[@johnpiepke6061]

I bought this Astro press about a year ago. I used it for the first time this week. It worked perfectly on my 2003 F150 FX4. Very satisfied with this tool.

[@supersabrosinho]

Very nice slow-mos, time lapses, and no nonsense way to display the information. Great channel, keep it up!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you 👍

[@SteveRobReviews]

I have a similar kit and they all seem to work well. A couple of viewers commented that there is a special grease for them screw threads that apply so much pressure . I looked at the grease and it was crazy expensive so I just spray a bit of lube like most.

[@themechanic6117]

Yeah special grease is a no go, plus grease just collects crap

[@williamcattr267]

3:26 Some good advice and all, but the cheap ball joint tool kits from Harbor Freight that people complained about are not the type of kits that you use air impact guns on. These kits are cheap and are most intended for a conventional ratchet or breaker bar.

[@wyattoneable]

Astro makes good stuff. I have a similar kit from them and I really like it. Great review with spot on commentary.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you Wyatt, I hope it lasts long 👍

[@BigDog50001]

I like Astro, they make good stuff. If I didn’t have an OTC master ball joint kit I would definitely look into the Astro one.

[@themechanic6117]

Big Dog50001 Automotive OTC also makes some great stuff! Ohhhh how I want the OTC hub grappler 😍lol

[@udayaranawaka1235]

Essential video and cool video. I decided to buy this set for my home garage. Thank you

[@themechanic6117]

It works well. Im still using it problem free

[@recon7730]

I had no clue that a Chrysler 300 front lower ball joint in the steering knuckle would be posted in this video lol. When I saw that you posted in the title Chrysler 300 I damn near woke the house up like Superbowl Sunday lol. I was getting ready to buy a 20 ton shop press for this job to replace the front lower ball joints from Harbor Freight. I have been searching youtube on how to remove front lower ball joints on a Chrysler 300 and was not confident enough to even do it. I have seen guys hammer and torch and drill holes in the bottom of the ball joint prior to removal. After watching your review on the Astro Masrter Ball Joint kit I am now confident to purchase this and attack this job head on, excellent video!!!!

[@themechanic6117]

Lol I'm glad the video helped you. That tool will pay itself off the first time you use it because of the money it saves you. It's a great tool to have.im glad someone was excited about this video 👍😊

[@recon7730]

Hey Jonathan just wanted to give you a heads up on my progress. I went with the Astro 7897 and let me tell you that thing is a beast. Of course I went with the Harbor freight Earthquake, it seems like what you would not find at Princess Auto you would find at Harbor freight. I got everything loose with the ball joint separator but when I went for the lower ball joint at the bottom of the knuckle the ball joint kept on spinning and I rounded the bottom out. Had to cut the nut with a nut buster lol. Any how, it drove it out like a boss and pressed in the new one with no sweat. I saved so much money doing all the work myself with the right tools for the right job. Thanks for your videos.

[@themechanic6117]

Man that's great !! So hear to hear that. Now you know how to do it and got yourself some tools that will pay themselves off over n over 💪💪👍 great job.

[@imaslowlerner]

Thanks for showing all of the different was to use the tool set.

[@themechanic6117]

No problem. Thanks for watching 👍

[@papabits5721]

Good video, those Mazda are notorious for ball joints and lower control arms.

[@tonyharris230]

Great video thanks for taking the time to do this

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Just bought the 7867 set including master adapter set plus the 78100 Goliath jumbo c-frame.

[@jptravers]

UPDATE -- still happy with it. Glad I went for the "full" set with extra adapters, two sizes of c-clamps and a few different forcing screws.

[@gustavomarchan3515]

Best review video I’ve seen in a while

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks ! 👍💪

[@SlackersIndustry]

had some harbour freight ones but didnt use them in a long time and sold them, 5 years later i could use it and they all have gone up in price, i really hate selling my tools 😂. gonna have to buy a set soon

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Looks like a good piece of kit! I haven't needed one yet. I have to leave some jobs for my mechanic to keep him sweet ;)

[@themechanic6117]

I hear you 😂👍

[@BruceLyeg]

Great set. I have the Princess Auto version also and haven't had any problems with it yet. but I've probably only used it twenty times so far. Seems pretty tough. I would like to get the expansion pack though. The Snap On BJP is the king of the hill when it comes to ball joint presses but the price is a little high for me. Maybe if I was doing ball joints, U joints and studs all the time... Good video, thanks!

[@themechanic6117]

I hear that snap on press is the boss . I haven't had a chance to use it but I remember being on the snap on truck and one guy was frustrated with his ball joint press so he just dropped the $700-800 (I forget the price) to buy the snap on one . I thought he was crazy 😂

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Imagine doing all that you do, 100% by hand? Wrenches only, very rare socket/ratchet use, no cordless. That'd be a nightmare!

[@davidhughes4728]

I like the video keep up the good work

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@EXOVCDS]

I've got a Princess Auto version... don't get a chance to use it much... maybe that's why it has lasted me so long! =)

[@themechanic6117]

Nothing against it, if the astro wasn't a decent price I would have picked up the harbor freight and given it a go

[@jorgevega238]

Good review. You answered all my questions. You must have watched other KZbin reviews to know. Lol. Right on

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@samoelprince9307]

Hi thanks for the information brother, i'm wondering if this will install ball joint for Honda CRV 2006, i know Hondas will require an adapter for ball joints removal, does the larger set of astro Kit #7897 have the adapter? Thanks

[@kaitlynrich5540]

Nowadays you can purchase the whole assembly control arms with the ball joints pre installed

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

That Chrysler was angry. Damn. That Forcing Screw is a perfect candidate for white lithium grease. Stays put, big shear strength. There's no real "lubrication" with penetrating oils.

[@jptravers]

This set is good, buy with confidence

[@LynxStarAuto]

Funny that this video was in my recommendations. This kit was one of the first BJ service kits I ever bought. I got it off the Mac truck. Back then (circa 2010-2011) it didn't bring as many cups and brought two forcing screws. One of the screws was very short for tight clearances on vehicle. Sadly, they have done away with it. I got a good 7-8 years out of mine seeing weekly use on the vehicles I service which is Euro cars (mostly mercedes). Eventually, I traded it in when Snap On ran a promotion on their BJ service kit. They would give you 150.00 for your old kit and apply it to the Snap On kit. Which the Snappy one is probably the best one in the industry. I paid a little over 200.00 for the Astro kit. So for Snap On to give me 150.00 for mine after almost a decade was like a major level up.

[@deebee4206]

Homeboy loves his trim panel tool. . Lol

[@mckeevb]

Great vid but say how much power you needed in your impact tool. My 140 PSI compressor is not strong enough. I have to rent a stronger one.

[@themechanic6117]

Sometimes i have to use my gun that does 1,400 lb ft of torque.it all depends on how stuck is the part you're trying to remove

[@mckeevb]

@@themechanic6117 Hey thanks. Quite a quick response. Unexpected. Tomorrow I go to war again with a bigger compressor.

[@drelan30]

Great video. Thanks for posting. Was wondering if you think this tool can be used to press out a wheel bearing on a 2001 Nissan Maxima?

[@themechanic6117]

No it wont work to press out a wheel bearing on any car. You'll need different tools for that

[@toomanynarcissistshere2102]

good video, thanks

[@bhadz100]

Jonathan can I use this to install compliance bushing on a Honda?

[@themechanic6117]

Those bushings are larger . not sure if the balljoint press would work for that .on ebay and Amazon they sells tools for bushing removal

[@terryrush5585]

That's crazy...I have a 300...never ever seen anything like this

[@MultiCj1987]

I’ve been watching your video on this ball joint press looks like it can handle what you throw at it so my question how long have you used it and is the C clamp bending or any cups bending looking to purchase thanks

[@themechanic6117]

I haven't had issues with it but i have two different sets and i alternate between them so i dont use the astro kit as much as i could be using it.for the price you cant go wrong

[@mdlee52]

Great video!

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks! Your review on it made me buy it.

[@PinetreeLine]

Nice review my friend! Thanks

[@themechanic6117]

Thank for watching ! 👍

[@garyjeffrey4484]

Im in Australia we get our tool market flooded with chinese shit tools, I thank you for going to the time to test this tool out properly, I will probably purchase on as I do a lot of suspension work , Great video, keep it up

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you for the comment and good luck

[@Usmanthemecano]

Wonderful video!! A+

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@theboogyman9901]

I don't buy tools from online.. I jus use Maddox ball joint tool kit, just for own car, if you want the every day tool is matco or snap on..

[@arturoviquez8133]

thanks

[@jesusibaibarriaga2645]

nice review thank u

[@GalacticTravelers]

Awesome review... I'm sold on this kit! Obviously looking for the best price, found them on ebay for around $66.00 however the pic shows a red case... Is there a difference between the red and blue kit?

[@themechanic6117]

From what I see. It's the same kit. 👍

[@GalacticTravelers]

@@themechanic6117 Much appreciated✌🏻

[@IsaacS805]

Anyone know if this kit works with Honda lower ball joints? Haven't seen any videos mention it. Or if youd need the 'Master Kit'

[@themechanic6117]

There might be an adapter that you'll need that included in the master set

[@romain3948]

Hello. Can you give me your opinion on the quality of the Astro kit? As good as the mark OTC? Made in USA? Usable at the Impact Wrench? I would like the used on Jeep XJ. Thank you. (salut. Pouvez vous me donner votre avis sur la qualité du kit Astro? Aussi bon que la marque OTC? Made in USA? Utilisable à la Impact Wrench? J'aimerai l'utilisé sur Jeep XJ . Je vous remercie.)

[@SALAM4]

Thanks for the review.... 2 Thumps up

[@themechanic6117]

Glad you enjoyed it . Thank you

[@nicholass8122]

Will this kit work for replacing press in control arm bushings

[@reallyhappenings5597]

They all should

[@themechanic6117]

It can work. As long as you have the correct adapters for your specific bushing. You could even use sockets that will fit

[@robercardenas4290]

Te mechanic oq im from colombia cómo hago para comprar está herramientas las necesito oq

[@qwertyasdf9145]

how to buy and how much?

[@pedrovillarama1755]

how much astro press balljoint

[@larryhawkes1347]

Why are you calling it a Pneumatic ball joint press?

[@themechanic6117]

Astro pneumatic is the name of the manufacturer...

[@larryhawkes1347]

That makes sense now, thanks for the reply.

[@themechanic6117]

No problem

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Improper use of any tool, resulting in it's breakage or failure is usually operator error. Sure- if you clamped this in a vise, used a huge leverage bar & pipe- yea- the C-clamp will bend or fracture. Normal use with normal pneumatic or electric tools as shown here- I can't see any deformation taking place. Those reviews be hatin.

[@JustAnAverageBrad]

10:05 youre doing it completely wrong...you must press on the flange...not on the rolled edge

[@arjunawowiling4865]

Berapa harganya

[@mattking291]

What are you doing. Put that controle arm in the trash and buy a new one with new bushings and ball joints for like $50 you’re going to bend that control arm. These kits are made to press ball joints out of axels and spindles. 😂😂😂😂

[@davidgarner3410]

What the hell are you talking about??

[@themechanic6117]

That's why I didn't bother replying to that comment.