So I plan on doing my ball joints in the next couple weeks on my 01 cherokee. I see that there is a special adapter that ***** the press at the right angle to press them in straight. As a machinist I would rather just make it rather than buying it. I was wondering if anyone could help me out with dimensions. OD, ID how deep it is, and at what angle it has. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

Welcome to the Forum from a fellow machinist!

This thread should answer your questions.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/ba...ements-231549/
There are also many other forum threads and YouTube videos on Cherokee ball joint replacement.
My advice is to use some heat from a propane torch and after you put some pressure on the big C-clamp tool, smack it with a hand sledge to shock the ball joint into moving. More pressure, another smack, etc. Go slow during install to make sure the new ball joint is going in straight.

 

Thanks so much, that is exactly what I was looking for. I was probably using the wrong key words to get it to pop up.