SET, PICKLE FORK REPLACEME - OTC Tools and Equipment

The OTC Tools and Equipment 4559-1 Pickle Fork Replacement Set offers professional technicians a robust and versatile solution for efficiently separating stubborn press-fit steering and suspension components. This essential set ensures consistent, damage-free removal of critical parts such as ball joints, tie rod ends, and Pitman arms. It integrates seamlessly with OTC's manual and pneumatic pickle fork handle systems, streamlining front-end and steering teardowns across a broad spectrum of vehicles.

Key Features

• Versatile Sizing: The set includes three heavy-duty forged steel fork heads with 11/16", 15/16", and 1-1/8" fork openings to cover common passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, and various fleet applications. This provides broad compatibility for diverse automotive and industrial repair tasks.
• Professional-Grade Durability: Constructed from robust forged steel, these replacement heads are engineered to withstand repeated impacts from striking hammers or air hammers in demanding shop environments.
• OTC System Compatibility: Designed as direct replacement heads for compatible OTC pickle fork handles, this set supports both manual strike handles and air hammer adapters for operational flexibility.
• Efficient Tapered Joint Separation: Optimized fork profiles ensure clean and efficient separation of tapered joints, minimizing the risk of damage to valuable components during removal processes.

Applications

The OTC 4559-1 set is indispensable for professional mechanics performing service, teardowns, and rebuilds of steering and suspension systems. Typical uses include:

• Removing outer tie rod ends from steering knuckles.
• Separating ball joints from control arms or knuckles.
• Detaching Pitman arms from steering gears.
• Breaking loose other press-fit linkage and steering connections.

This set is ideal for comprehensive front-end work, suspension overhauls, and steering system repairs on passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and select commercial vehicles.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: OTC Tools and Equipment
• Model Number: 4559-1
• Product Type: Pickle Fork Replacement Head Set
• Weight: 4.8 lb
• Package Dimensions (nominal): 1 x 1 x 1 in