Had to have a ( special tool) you know!!! The special tool that the shop owner has to buy that drives the cost up to fix your car. This car was a 2008 Ford fusion. The tool is for removing the lower ball joint. The tool can be bought for about $220.00. & would be a couple of days to ship. I made this one in a couple hours. I bought the .750x16 grade 8 threaded bolt at fastenal.
Phil
That tool looks nice indeed! But what prompted me to reply was your tale as it reminded me how many times my family and friends have pointed out how ironic it is that I would spend say $10,000 on machinery to make something that perhaps is worth $50. What most people fail to see, however, is that making that special part makes us feel $9,950 better, so with the $50 part made with my own hands, my $10,000 investment has been paid in for.
In your case, however, you did save almost $220 and days worth of wait. Extra icing on the cake! Good job!