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In my 1957 Fairlane service manual, page 4-7 "Front Suspension Repair", there is a picture of Ford tool T57P-3006-A.
It's used to break the upper and lower ball joints from the steering spindle.
I seriously doubt that I can locate this tool so I'm seeking a substitution...
Anyone have any suggestions?  I'm trying to remove the ball joints from the spindle but leave then in the upper and lower control arms.
Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

thanks, Mark

"God Bless Texas"location: Houston,TX

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