{"product_id":"ball-joint-separation-kit","title":"Vortek Ball Joint Separator Kit","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.vp{--o:#ff6500;--m:#c7c7c7;max-width:1100px;margin:auto;overflow:hidden;border-radius:24px;background:#090909;color:#fff!important;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.65}.vp *{box-sizing:border-box}.vp section{padding:58px 26px}.vp .alt{background:#121212;border-top:1px solid #272727;border-bottom:1px solid #272727}.vp .label{display:block;width:100%;margin-bottom:14px;text-align:center;color:#ff8a24!important;font-size:12px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:1.6px;text-transform:uppercase}.vp h2,.vp h3,.vp h4,.vp strong,.vp summary{color:#fff!important}.vp h2{font-size:46px;line-height:1.04;text-transform:uppercase;text-align:center}.vp h2 span,.vp h3 span{color:var(--o)!important}.vp h3{font-size:34px;line-height:1.12;text-align:center}.vp p{color:var(--m)!important}.vp .lead{max-width:760px;margin:auto;text-align:center;font-size:18px}.vp .grid,.vp 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.placeholder{color:#ff8a24!important;font-size:10px;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase}.vp details{max-width:850px;margin:0 auto 10px;border:1px solid #2b2b2b;border-radius:14px;background:#121212}.vp summary{padding:18px;cursor:pointer}.vp .answer{padding:0 18px 18px;color:#bdbdbd}.vp .cta{text-align:center;background:#101010}.vp .cta-box{max-width:650px;margin:26px auto 0;padding:23px;border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ff7600,#db4300)}@media(max-width:760px){.vp section{padding:44px 17px}.vp h2{font-size:34px}.vp h3{font-size:28px}.vp .lead{font-size:15px}.vp .grid,.vp .reviews,.vp .uses{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp .trust{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.vp th,.vp td{display:block;width:100%}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"vp\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eControlled Separation For Suspension Work\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFree Stubborn Joints.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect Nearby Parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eThe Vortek Ball Joint Separation Kit applies steady mechanical pressure to help separate compatible ball joints and steering-linkage joints without relying on repeated hammer strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess risky force.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eControlled Pressure\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps separate suitable joints with gradual force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e↔\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMultiple Tool Options\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit format gives you options for different access points and joint layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e▲\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorkshop-Ready Build\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for suspension, steering and general mechanical work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for difficult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseparation jobs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e●\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMechanical Screw Action\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurns hand-tool input into steady separating force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e↻\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReusable Tool Set\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for repeated DIY and workshop use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProtective Approach\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduces the need for uncontrolled impact around suspension parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe details that\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall joint separation tool kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical screw-driven pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeparating compatible ball joints and steering joints\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal tool construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension, steering and workshop repair work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded Tools\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs shown in the product images\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse the right tool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor the joint in front of you.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e01\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBall Joint Replacement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate suitable joints during removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e02\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eControl Arm Work\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssist with compatible suspension repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e03\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSteering Linkages\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork on suitable tie-rod and linkage joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e04\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWorkshop Maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep multiple separator options ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eWhy South Africans Choose Vortek\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUseful products.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo unnecessary fuss.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trust\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003eSA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal-Market Focus\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e↻\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday Utility\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eCustomer Feedback\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat customers love\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabout it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\" style=\"color:#ff6500;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Did a full lower-arm and tie-rod job at home with this and it made the separation the easy part. Wound the screw down steadily and the joint popped free without me having to batter everything with a hammer. Boots and surrounding parts stayed intact. Proper time-saver for anyone doing their own suspension.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\" style=\"margin-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuan Steenkamp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;font-size:13px\"\u003eNigel, Gauteng  ·  Verified Purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\" style=\"color:#ff6500;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“As a weekend mechanic this is exactly the kind of kit I've been missing. Having a few separator options means I could pick the one that actually fit the access on my car. Solid metal, no flex under load, and it freed a seized joint that had beaten a pickle fork. Worth the money.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\" style=\"margin-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNtombi Radebe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;font-size:13px\"\u003eCeres, Western Cape  ·  Verified Purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\" style=\"color:#ff6500;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Good quality kit and the controlled pressure approach beats hammering every time. Works well on most of the joints I've tackled. Just be patient with the really corroded ones — a bit of penetrating fluid and time helps, and don't rush it or the tool can slip off the joint. Happy overall.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\" style=\"margin-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKagiso Mahlatsi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;font-size:13px\"\u003eGiyani, Limpopo  ·  Verified Purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEverything you need\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto know.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill it fit every vehicle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eNo universal separator fits every joint. Compare the available opening and tool shape with your vehicle before use.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it replace all suspension tools?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eNo. It is intended for compatible joint separation and may need to be used with other workshop tools.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it damage the rubber boot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eIncorrect positioning can damage boots or surrounding parts. Fit the tool carefully and stop if it slips or binds.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould penetrating fluid be used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003ePenetrating fluid may help on corroded joints when safe and suitable for the surrounding materials.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use an impact wrench on it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eOnly use impact power if the specific tool is clearly marked as impact-rated. Otherwise use hand tools.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs professional experience recommended?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eSuspension work affects vehicle safety. Users should understand safe lifting, support and manufacturer procedures.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"cta\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eApproach The Job With More Control\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePosition the tool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply steady pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVortek Ball Joint Separation Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple options for compatible suspension and steering joints.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vortek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46154301112506,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/2848\/3514\/files\/IMG-6648.png?v=1785093534","url":"https:\/\/vortek.co.za\/products\/ball-joint-separation-kit","provider":"Vortek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}