Need a hammer for knocking loose ball joints
 

What kind of hammer am I looking for?

I had previously been using a ball joint removal tool and it works well but last time it slipped and stripped the thread on the ball joint stud and caused me a huge headache.

Thinking I should try the hammer for now, at least until I get over it.


So what kind of hammer do I need? A dead blow hammer? What weight is good?

I am not a mechanic but I would use this if I could.


Attachment 125205

Not sure if you would be worthy!

The "If I could" part is just incase I am not haha. I hope the OP is

A dead blow or ball peen. The biggest that will fit and still be able to get some ooompf on it will do the task just fine.

Don't look for a hammer, look for a steel mallet. Dead blows/ball peen take too much effort.
Two taps and ball joints fall out. One swing if good. Something like this.

http://www.perennial.co.nz/abode/686...etalmallet.jpg

They are like $10 about 5-10lbs that's all you need.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/STANLEY-FMHT56009-FATMAX-Engineering-4-Pound/dp/B00I33UESE/"]STANLEY FMHT56009 FATMAX Engineering Hammer, 4-Pound - - Amazon.com[/ame]

Yep that would do. But you could find it cheaper with a basic wooden handle. Unless you'll be hammering all day get that one.

you want a Snap-on dead blow hammer.....or of same or equal value.

I was a mechanic and still wrench...you need need the big one and acetalene to remove f-ing dodge truck ball joints and a prayer.

I use both a mini sledge (no idea on the weight) and a dead blow (whatever is closest). Leave the nut on the ball join loosely so you don't hammer the threads :)

Just buy a press, less energy and more efficient. It's cheaper in the long run.

No, no, and nope. Unless you have girly vegan arms and can't lift 5lbs. Dude $20 for fancy mallet. $10 for a plan one. $50+ for a press. And you can't kill zombies with one. You can with a steel mallet.

And you don't have to place the nut on the ball joint. Unless your going to reuse it.