DjHackStyle

hey guys im looking for a ball joint removal and installation tool, im looking to do my own ball joints and tie rods on my 2003 maxima, and im working on my friends 2002 maxima aswell both 3.5's.
i dont want to rent any tools, i rather buy them, i just want to buy the tool that will fit my car because i heard many brands where it doesnt fit the maximas.

im buying moog ball joints from rockauto here
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=925995

im buying moog tie rods ends, and im not sure which tie rod inners to buy, theres so many on rock auto here, please recommend some.
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,7428

the tools im looking at harbor freight to buy them, if you feel there is a way better tool and worth the extra money please recommend. links are appreciated im not going to a shop by any means and im fully capable of doing the jobs, i just need the right tools to buy, and im tired of paying ppl to work on my car, i just did my spark plugs, was a piece of cake.

harbor freight ball joint tool
http://www.harborfreight.com/four-wh...-kit-4065.html

harbor freight tie rod tool
http://www.harborfreight.com/inner-t...set-96558.html

do i need this tie rod puller? looks interesting
http://www.harborfreight.com/tie-rod...ller-1752.html

DjHackStyle

maybe this tool is better for ball joints, just saw it on harbor freight

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-in-1-...kit-38335.html

DjHackStyle

So what tool does everyone use?

merovi

iTrader: (7)

Most people have the ball joints done at shops or but the LCA with the pre installed. You can use that tool however with hand tools it's going to be PITA. You will also need a ball joint retainer clip tool. It's like pliers with a curved edge and pointed tips. They remove retainer clips on both sides of the joint before you press it out.

Don't forget the alignment afterwards

merovi

iTrader: (7)

Also, not sure if you need that puller. I've changed the inner/outer tie rods and never used that.

luvlexus101

iTrader: (6)

I can't speak on the inner tie rod removal tools. However that balljoint press pictured above can be rented at an autozone for free and is absolutely necessary.

TunerMaxima3000

iTrader: (4)

This is the tool for ball joint re:re if you're changing ONLY the ball joint.

You only need a hammer to disconnect the ball joint and tie rod. Just crack the jam nut on the tie rod free before disconnecting it from the Knuckle.

luvlexus101

iTrader: (6)

Might want a pickle fork for separating the tie rod as well.

DjHackStyle

Ok great feedback! So im going to buy the ball joint tool pictured for my ball joints and a snap ring pliers, anybody know if that INNER tie rod tools fits our INNER tie rods?