{"product_id":"ball-joint-separator","title":"Vortek Ball Joint Separator","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\"\u003eA Cleaner Way To Separate A Joint\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApply Steady Pressure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid Blind Hammering.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eThe Vortek Ball Joint Separator uses a screw-driven fork design to help separate compatible ball joints and steering joints with controlled mechanical force.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple tool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore controlled separation.\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\u003eScrew-Driven Force\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplies gradual pressure instead of repeated impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e↔\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompact Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful where access is limited around suspension components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e▲\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReusable Steel Tool\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for repeated DIY and workshop use.\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\u003ePosition it carefully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn with control.\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\u003eFork Opening\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlides around compatible joint studs and housings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e↻\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThreaded Pressure Screw\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConverts 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\u003eWorkshop-Friendly Size\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to store in a suspension-tool drawer or case.\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 separator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFork-and-screw mechanical 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 and steering repair work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 separator tool\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\u003eOne focused tool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor suitable joint-removal jobs.\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 Work\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssist with compatible joint removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e02\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTie-Rod Ends\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate suitable steering joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e03\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eControl Arms\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport suspension disassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e04\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHome Garages\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact addition to DIY toolkits.\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“Far better than whacking away at the joint with a hammer and hoping. The fork slid around the stud and the screw popped it loose with steady pressure. Did the job on a lower ball joint at home. Just take care to seat the fork properly first or it can slip off under load.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\" style=\"margin-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChristo Nel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;font-size:13px\"\u003eBarberton, Mpumalanga  ·  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“Compact and does what it promises for the price. Handy for suspension jobs where there isn't much room to swing anything. On really seized joints you need a bit of patience and some penetrating fluid, but it got there without damaging the boot. Solid little tool for the home garage.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\" style=\"margin-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAyanda Mthethwa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;font-size:13px\"\u003eSwellendam, 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“The controlled screw action makes all the difference — no more risking damage to surrounding parts by hammering. Separated a tie-rod end cleanly in seconds once it was seated. Sturdy steel, no flex, and it stores easily in my tool drawer. Exactly what I hoped for.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\" style=\"margin-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThabo Molefe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;font-size:13px\"\u003eMokopane, 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 joint?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eNo. Compare the opening, jaw shape and available clearance with the joint before use.\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 the boot. Fit the fork carefully and stop if the tool slips or binds.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use an impact wrench?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eUse hand tools unless the separator is specifically marked as impact-rated.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it replace a complete separator kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eNo. It is a single tool for compatible applications; other joint designs may require different tools.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould the vehicle be securely supported?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eYes. Always use correct lifting points, axle stands and manufacturer procedures.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the product still a draft?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eThe product remains in its current Shopify draft status; only the description has been updated.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"cta\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eSeparate With More Control\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFit the fork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn the screw.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVortek Ball Joint Separator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControlled mechanical pressure for compatible joints.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vortek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46154272407738,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/2848\/3514\/files\/IMG-6654.png?v=1785093877","url":"https:\/\/vortek.co.za\/products\/ball-joint-separator","provider":"Vortek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}