Correct Kent-Moore BJ Press?

[GaBnn3]

I got tired of using mismatched tools and wanted to get the correct one for ball joints on my 1991 Chev Suburban. I have the 1988 service manual. The manual specifies a Kent-Moore J9519-30. I haven't found that exact one. However eBay has a J9519-23 for sale. Can anyone tell me what the difference is? Thanks.

 

[sweetk30]

General use OTC tool does just fine never had a problem with it . I get wanting the factory tool but there is nothing fancy about it over a aftermarket setup like the OTC .

 

[mrk5]

I'm not any help with the question, but i think it's fun to try and find the original tool from the shop manual.

 

[Wes Harden]

Hell none of the GM agencies had much in the way of Kent More. Only the few tools that absolutely had to have to do a particular job that became common.
@sweetk30 is right, the OTC ball joint press adapter set is closest to KentMore, though I've never had the Kentmore in my hands.

 

[BoondocK5]

I’ve been using Snap-On, Blue point, Mac, and Matco tools my entire life as a mechanic. Now that all my tools are home. I replace them with craftsman when I break stuff.
I’ve more than once made a tool, when I didn’t or couldn’t get what I needed