Description
Overview:
The Draper Fork Type Long Reach Ball Joint Separator is a genuine Draper service tool built for separating suspension ball joints on most cars and light vans. Made from forged carbon steel with a plated finish, it offers strong resistance to wear and corrosion. Its long reach makes access easier where joints sit deep within hubs or control arms. The overall length is approximately 405 mm (15.9 inches), with a 19 mm jaw opening (0.75 inches) and a 70 mm throat depth (2.76 inches) to suit common passenger vehicle joints. The wedge-style fork provides controlled separation to help reduce damage risk to surrounding components. Suitable for workshop and mobile use by mechanics and capable DIY users seeking a reliable, durable ball joint tool.
Key Features:
- Genuine Draper part for assured quality and consistency
- Forged carbon steel body for strength under repeated use
- Plated finish for improved corrosion and wear resistance
- Long reach design: approx. 405 mm (15.9 inches) for access in confined areas
- 19 mm jaw opening (0.75 inches) and 70 mm throat depth (2.76 inches) for typical car/light van joints
- Wedge-type fork for efficient, straightforward joint separation
- Suitable for most makes of cars and light vans
- Simple, robust design with no complex adjustment or setup
- Helps minimise time spent on suspension strip-down and reassembly
- Draper reference for easy identification and stocking
Typical Applications:
Separating suspension ball joints during control arm, hub carrier, or strut work; freeing joints for wishbone replacement; aiding steering knuckle removal; and general front-end suspension service on cars and light vans. Useful in garage workshops, roadside service vans, and home garages where reliable joint separation is required.
Also known as:
Ball joint splitter, track rod end splitter, tie rod end separator, pickle fork, forked ball joint tool, long-reach fork splitter. These terms are commonly used across automotive workshops and parts catalogues for similar fork-type joint separation tools.
Alternate Part Numbers:
38859, N148
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 902 3885 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Draper Tools |
| OEM No. | 38859 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
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