OTC6007 Lower Control Arm Prying Tool

I have a 5' long 1.5" square prynar that barely fits into the loop on this thing and I have had my bar flexing removing ball joints from stubborn cars (pinch bolt style ball joints in new England that are rusted together even with lubrication and a chisel to spread the joint slightly). This tool held together and got the job done. I've used this tool about 15 times so far and it just works. Great leverage keeping the tension inline with the ball joints stud. Even stubborn joints take a little pressure and some light tapping from a mallet on the control arm and they pop right out. Where was this tool years ago? Glad it's in my toolbox now!

This tool is surprisingly useful. I didn't even know such a thing existed. When doing suspension work, this tool has been proven to be useful time and time again. It gives an easy leverage point for prying down on a control arm with a pry bar, which is particularly useful when you need a little extra room to remove/install parts!

This is tough as nails. When I got it I couldn't quite figure it out. I knew I would need a pry bar but it didn't come with instructions. The first attempt at using it, the technical mind kicked in immediately and it was simple and effective. Get a long pry bar, strong rod or pipe at least 1.5 times the length of the lower control arm.Instructions:1. Remove ball joint nut (or slacken if you don't have space) and free up ball joint stud from steering knuckle by your regular method.2. Hang the hook on the lower control arm (the hole should be below. the side you choose will depend on the shape of the arm to gain more leverage but it will work on either side if you complete the 3rd step properly).3. Pass your pry bar (or any strong bar/pipe) through the hole.4. Ensure the other end of the pry bar connects properly with the inned part of the lower control arm, so it won't slip.5. Pry downward on the handle of pry bar until the ball joint stud is out of the steering knuckle.. (If there was not enough space to remove the ball joint nut before, back it off, all the way at this step, until you can push the control arm down enough.)6. Pull/push steering knuckle away from ball joint while maintaining a downward force on the pry bar.When reinstalling the arm to the steering knuckle, follow steps 2 to 5.It's a one-man job and there's no more slipping!I was going to buy the other tool that's very long and many times more expensive but I decided to try this first.Buy it!

Works great and very useful. You won’t regret buying this tool.

The first couple of lower control arms I’ve done I didn’t know about this tool and have jammed my fingers a few too many times. The pry tool is just more convenient and saves the risk of loosing my fingers.

It works well for its intended purpose. Saves so much time and effort with stubborn control arms.

My husband (auto mechanic for 30+ years) says works as advertised, wish I knew about it long ago. A pribar's best friend, found lots of other uses for it.

This tool seems very well made!! Seems to work best when the ball joint is still connected to the control arm but if you can finagle it it’ll work just fine without the ball joint

Muy fácil de usar

I have used this tool many times now in the past 5 years for front control arms and ball joints jobs. I am always surprised at how simple and effective you can pry-down almost any control arms on light vehicles. I use a long OTC pry bar to complete the duo. I do work from the ground with a car on Jack-stands most of the time. You need to make sure to raise the vehicle front enough to have room with your pry-bar. Sometimes a « Big buddy » can be very handy when doing this task to pry down. (I won’t name anyone)Highly recommend to fellow mechanics.

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Strong material but you still have to apply some WD40 or degreaser or rust penetration for the best result.Overall I’m happy with this item.

Works as intended, on some control arms it will slip so pay attention, but a very good product.