St. Louis Screw & Bolt is one of the longest operating bolt manufacturers in the United States and, in fact, the world. SLSB specializes in HEX HEAD BOLTS in A325 & A490 type I, III Hot Dip Galvanized, Mechanically Galvanized, Weathering and Plain Finish. We also custom manufacture Anchor Bolts, Tie Rod Assemblies, U-Bolts, Eye Bolts, and J-Bolts in diameters from 1/2″ through 4″ and up to 40 feet in length. Along with manufactured products, SLSB specializes in and has among the nations largest stock of TC bolts (tension shear) ASTM F2280/A490 & ASTM F1852/A325. SLSB also sells and services Wrenches for TC and Hex Bolts, along with stocking several different types of fasteners. Please check out our products for a more in depth look.
We are members of several fastener industry associations including the Industrial Fastener Institute. At St. Louis Screw & Bolt we are always interested in what is going on in the Construction business which is why we have joined several associations like; National Steel Bridge Alliance American Institute for Steel Construction and many steel fabrication associations just to name a few.
SLSB has well trained, experienced personnel who know construction bolting and can help provide answers to your toughest bolting questions.
This video shows me using Harbor Freight Item 99849 to remove a Ball Joint (with it’s Control Arm Assembly) from a 2009 Nissan Cube. During the 11th minute of the video, I switched from relying on only vibration to assist in the removal, to relying on both, vibration and a chisel (used as a wedge) to assist in freeing the ball joint from its housing. Ordinarily, the ball joint is secured by a pinch bolt which pinches two tabs of the steering knuckle, together. So, with the pinch bolt removed, the technique of driving a wedge between the two tabs proved helpful in freeing the ball joint. Still, the wedge, by itself, WITHOUT Harbor Freight’s Item 99849 3/4″ Forged Ball Joint Separator, wasn’t sufficient to remove the car’s other ball joint. So, If you’re planning on doing this project, I highly recommend having BOTH such a ball joint separator, and a variety of hammer-able chisels, handy. And, I neglected to wear, or to even mention eye-protection; I should have been wearing eye-protection during this project.