'11 Honda Pilot - Front Lower Control Arms

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2 ай бұрын

In this video McCoy and I swap out the front lower control arms on a 2011 Honda Pilot. The rear bushings in the lower arm were shot but with 200k on them we opted to swap out the entire arm with the ball joint.
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@TStheDeplorable 2 ай бұрын

Thirty years from now, McCoy will be trying to break a nut free and will utter "Mother of Pearl!" Eric's legacy will be secure.

@rjb6327 2 ай бұрын

😆😆😆

@ralphwatten2426 2 ай бұрын

Mother Lover!!!

@TStheDeplorable 2 ай бұрын

@@ralphwatten2426 "I need to give her the old reach around"

@jerryplante4239 2 ай бұрын

and no mercy reversey.

@kenj.8897 2 ай бұрын

This Pearl lady really must have been a LuLu

@c0mputer 2 ай бұрын

I do wish McCoy started the habit of ear and eye protection. He’s young still.

@a.j.5822 2 ай бұрын

Eric tell him to put some ear plugs in, take it from someone that constantly hears the ringing. Never stops.

@wadepatton2433 2 ай бұрын

My comment as well. There was a lot more to it than power-tools and impacts, but had I known! I used plugs for the drive through car wash and vacuum station today. Never stops, only varies in intensity and sometimes shape.

@cmc7106 2 ай бұрын

Emergency room visits are no fun . Been there!! ! Put some safety glasses on McCoy!

@StB55-oi9yp 2 ай бұрын

Hearing protection as well

@cmc7106 2 ай бұрын

@@StB55-oi9yp Yes , agreed 👍

@frankcrenshaw7343 2 ай бұрын

He should shut his mouth or eat some rust and crap

@michaelleporati149 2 ай бұрын

get in the habit now while you're young.

@xlandros 2 ай бұрын

As a framer/carpenter of over 30 years, 1000% on hearing protection. Your older self will be immensely grateful to your younger self for sticking some foam plugs in your ears…..Why doesn’t somebody answer that dang phone!? 🔔🔔🔔

@wk7060 2 ай бұрын

Great job, McCoy, one day you will be the man! Working with the best. As a 40 year retired machinist, “Think Safety” when dealing with hammers and chisels. Safety glasses will be your best friend.

@imagseer 2 ай бұрын

Yep, safety is smart and saves time when you add it all up.

@cesardavrieux3767 2 ай бұрын

@@imagseerSí, la Seguridad en tercer lugar.... 😆ojos entrecerrados de seguridad ante todo 🤣

@cgmoog 2 ай бұрын

Too late for me but ear plugs when using air hammers.

@robbrobb2161 2 ай бұрын

And ear protection

@truthsmiles 2 ай бұрын

Dad mode activated: Eric, you’re welcome to risk your eyes and destroy your ears but please consider the example you’re setting for McCoy. Hearing damage is cumulative, and he’s only a kid. Please don’t get me wrong - I have massive respect for you and your mind, work ethic, and willingness to share your knowledge. ❤

@joeroggenbeck8444 2 ай бұрын

Note at the 1:44 mark how Eric rotates the drive axle as he starts the second cut so the boot does not overheat and possible get damaged. That's a PRO move there folks! :)

@klystron1 2 ай бұрын

didn't even damage the threads, eric you are a genius with the torch.

@crasher88 2 ай бұрын

Dr. O is very proficient with his red scalpel

@jimpantherdrivervickers5439 2 ай бұрын

Technically not heating the bolt anyway...at least not hot enough to torch through

@scannerlanier471 2 ай бұрын

Welcome back "ole Vic" Got to get me a torch like that some day

@OldFatBubba 2 ай бұрын

Master metal surgeon he is!

@kenj.8897 2 ай бұрын

First rule dealing with rust young Mcoy is proper eye squint and mouth closed 😊

@dans_Learning_Curve 2 ай бұрын

Once he mixes some iron oxide with his gum he's chewing, he might change the way he chews his gum. Never know, old habits die hard!!

@two6s722 2 ай бұрын

Ha, engage safety squint!😀

@alanfarenden8244 2 ай бұрын

You only get 1 pair of eyes. Take care of them. Always wear safety glasses.

@nigelhopkinson6614 2 ай бұрын

😂

@tomg721 2 ай бұрын

Good to see McCoy getting some hands on experience. Good to see the schools are still offering the program to get the kids out in the real world.

@Paul1958R 2 ай бұрын

Mr. McCoy is the luckiest apprentice on earth to be able to work under the supervison of the legendary Eric O!

@toddk1479 2 ай бұрын

McCoy is very fortunate to have a mentor like Eric. I hope he understands the opportunity he is being provided. Not just mechanical knowledge, but how to be a man.

@Garth2011 2 ай бұрын

Very true and priceless in the shop as well as the company good ethics with SMA in repairs and customers best interests.

@leecarroll1817 2 ай бұрын

HAD not heard you mention Josh in a while. Glad he is still with you.

@clintprice2123 2 ай бұрын

The other day he said Josh is still with him. Eric is the kind of employer who treats employees well and therefore retains them. I’d take a wild guess that when Eric retires that Josh would be the next proprietor of the shop.

@PK15306 2 ай бұрын

Yes, he mentioned that Josh gets to listen to music while he works.

@edwatts9890 2 ай бұрын

@@clintprice2123: I would put money on Eric's eldest son.

@jiujitsuforall8627 2 ай бұрын

Man, knowing what I know NOW, I'd of PAID big $$$ to be mentored by Eric. Even now at my semi-advanced age I learn something new from every video. McCoy, you are truly blessed, brother.

@james5274 2 ай бұрын

Mccoy has no idea how lucky he is to have such a great mentor. I'm a master tech 18 years in the trade and owe a great deal of my hands on knowledge to the tech that mentored me early in my career. Thanks Tommy D and I'm doing my best to pass on the knowledge to the next generation.

@wadetaylor3195 2 ай бұрын

McCoy is a classic mechanic's name, he'll go far.

@wallingj68 2 ай бұрын

Wow. 2 video's in a row where ole Vic makes an appearance in the first few minutes! Such fun!

@kennethbrown6553 Ай бұрын

Glad to see and hear you’re still blazing narrow trails. God continues to bless your efforts

@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT 2 ай бұрын

Blow torch - the ultimate precision tool, for the discerning mechanic :-) Great job, Eric!

@user-kw7eu5hr9z 2 ай бұрын

As rusty as that chassis was, Josh probably had his hands full getting it aligned. It’s amazing what you guys do to get bolts loosened and removed! Your touch skills are amazing.

@michaelmerritt9933 2 ай бұрын

It’s great that you are passing on your knowledge to the next generation of mechanics.

@cooki3cutt3r13 2 ай бұрын

I come here for the how-to but I stay for the torch, lol. awesome video as always.

@schifoso 2 ай бұрын

You should try getting at the front sway bar bushings bolts on a first gen Pilot. Or even worse, the rear sway bar.

@FredrickII 2 ай бұрын

I found that Moog’s control arms with pre-installed ball joints were only a tad more expensive than the ball joint alone. Made life a whole lot easier than having to deal with a ball joint press and a very stubborn joint. Just replace the whole control arm.

@billupstateny9151 2 ай бұрын

Believe Eric stated exactly that 👌

@Starchface 2 ай бұрын

Old Vic and Eric are like an old married couple. Sparks go flying but they still love each other. Almost brings a tear to the eye!

@robertnicholson771 2 ай бұрын

All y'all worried about the PPE must be new. You know he let Mccoy work without it to tick you off. And it worked!

@mikechiodetti4482 2 ай бұрын

Teach McCoy to wear safety glasses! Nice job Mr. O. The torch for the win! My Dad used it a lot in his shop. Hopefully the Hondoo will last a lot longer. It looked pretty good underneath.

@wk7060 2 ай бұрын

Really feels good to see the young guy learning this trade!

@davyarthurs 2 ай бұрын

4:39 the good old no mercy reversey 😂

@Darjan_Spasojevic 2 ай бұрын

Ol McCoy chewing that gum like Jordan in the 4th quarter... nice work young fella! Keep those old farts happy.

@Todd66 2 ай бұрын

McCoy’s gotta learn to either put on PPE or engage safety squints. His face that close…I was cringing the whole time. He’s learning from one of the best, let’s keep him safe. I’m so impressed by Astro. The half sized sockets are genius and the fact that E did not break that swivel putting that kind of weird angle torque…Love it! Luv me sum SMA video ❤

@miceinoz1181 2 ай бұрын

Your sidekick is one lucky guy, learning with the master.

@gregsly1247 2 ай бұрын

Vic for the win. You're a surgeon with that old boy Mr O 😊

@barryjones872 2 ай бұрын

Hi Eric ,it,s good to see a young lad who,s not afraid to get his hands dirty ,here in the UK nearly impossible to find !!!!

@efil4kizum 2 ай бұрын

wot do the young lads do there then ? ? ?

@richardfowler9901 2 ай бұрын

😂 so true.

@michaelallington7397 2 ай бұрын

Young lads in the UK do the "Double C" Call of Duty and Cannabis :)

@garysgarage3669 2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, it's not just the young lad's. We can't get any good workers at my company. Old, young, male or female, nobody wants to work.

@robertopenheimer1451 2 ай бұрын

@@efil4kizum They wank

@fscottgray9784 2 ай бұрын

I always had good luck with Moog suspension parts back in the day when I had a shop. Great video.

@jameslewis1175 2 ай бұрын

Im glad i live in the south cuz i already have days where i seriously question the direction i have taken in this field.

@abw121 2 ай бұрын

Monday morning watching SMA with the flame wrench! What a start to the week! If your hands are not dirty then you have not done any work? The Force is strong with the young apprentice! Keep up with the teaching Obi Wan……

@GarnConstructionInc 2 ай бұрын

These guys got it under control!

@michiganracer1181 2 ай бұрын

Hammered a bunch of chrome sockets over the years…lol that sway bar bolt was ridiculous

@craigmclaughlin7870 2 ай бұрын

Great job teaching the young man! Don’t forget eye protection guys… stay safe!

@mr_b22 2 ай бұрын

I think it's great how you let the young kids play with your toys.

@DIYDaveOK 2 ай бұрын

I'll swear in court they were torqued to spec. I heard the beep! 😊 Thanks as always, Eric!

@kenj.8897 2 ай бұрын

It's almost getting to be the weather where that guy drives by and honks everyday. Hey that guy

@billmalec 2 ай бұрын

Damnit Eric, I'm a mechanic not a torch bearer.

@imagseer 2 ай бұрын

Eric uses a torch as a precision tool, not as a last resort... we could all learn from him.

@billmalec 2 ай бұрын

@@imagseer That was a Star Trek joke directed at McCoy.

@sdgelectronics 2 ай бұрын

We all come for the torch.

@accordwhip3467 2 ай бұрын

Funny enough I just had the control arm bushings replaced on my 2011 pilot 3 days ago. Great timing! haha

@teddy2333 2 ай бұрын

McCoy should start his own channel, from his view point. Oh what a treat that would be.

@Paul1958R 2 ай бұрын

Eric, Great video - thank you. The way you decribed how the vehicle would pull left/right and that the customer didnt complain about it is hilarious. Paul (in MA) ps mother is half a word

@jonathonraymond-szewczuk8503 2 ай бұрын

He’s a good teacher/mentor because coming into the trade myself and learning 2 shop owners became my worst nightmare with verbal and sometimes physical abuse for dropping a socket every now and then

@jonathonraymond-szewczuk8503 2 ай бұрын

I’d rather have a mentor like you sir

@vwwrenchie314 2 ай бұрын

Classic. Bones and the Captain repair the Pilot ship before the orbit decays..😂🇨🇦

@rick980 2 ай бұрын

I would have loved to have you as a father teaching me all the things you need to know in the area where you live.... All that rust. I hope your legacy will live on. Your father would be as proud of you as I bet your are off McCoy!

@megason2 2 ай бұрын

ive not had much luck with moog since they went over sea whne they where made in the usa i had no issuse

@richardthomas1743 2 ай бұрын

Good morning Eric and Mrs O!

@MrTonyPiscatelle 2 ай бұрын

Nice work Captain White Beard !

@user-jp6ct1qg7h 2 ай бұрын

Hey Eric, seems pretty nice you having a helper.

@miketeeveedub5779 2 ай бұрын

As a dude that suffers from Tinnitus - please have ya boy McCoy get in the habit of using ear/eye protection when using the ugga-dugga gun and other loud tools. His mental health and vision will appreciate it 30 years from now. I wouldn't wish it on my enemy never mind my apprentice.

@55benchguy 2 ай бұрын

It's a shame how these "NEWER" cars have become so disposable !!!! And so are most of the new parts for them. I'm trying to keep my older cars running as long as I can. I wish there were more guy's like Eric around to keep them running. Nobody wants to do the kind of work that you do buddy ! Looks like you have a great helper in this video . Keep on truckin Eric & McCoy.

@StephenPaul1160 2 ай бұрын

What's "disposable" about this Pilot? It has 200K miles of living in the salt of NYC and just now getting ball joints/lower control arms replaced. That's a pretty good life and I'd like you to suggest a make/model/year SUV that doesn't need at a minimum ball joint replacement at 200K...

@honestmechanic7974 2 ай бұрын

I stopped using moog ball joints years ago for the same reason you described as NAPA. Like everything, used to be good but now junk

@gianfrancoa 2 ай бұрын

Between Mevotech crap and Moog, not many option out there for aftermarket parts

@pepenjen4261 2 ай бұрын

Always glad to see a good ole torch video . Eric is a master

@karencary3312 2 ай бұрын

It's nice to have an extra pair of hands. ❤❤

@jerryplante4239 2 ай бұрын

Wow, the apprentice gets to use the big ugga dugga in your shop? Cool. The owner of the tire shop I worked at as a kid made newbies use the tire irons to change tires for a month before you could use the machines.

@jim3314 2 ай бұрын

McCoy is doing so good soon Eric O will be doing these from Florida via Zoom with McCoy in NY and his comments. Way to be!

@seagullsbtn 2 ай бұрын

Amazed they lasted so long. Their engine mounts are also regular replacement items.

@hansd4861 2 ай бұрын

I like when ypu mention each vehicals lide Spann or projected life Spann based on your rust assessment!!

@bfinlen87 2 ай бұрын

I'm in awe of your TORCH finesse

@ronwatson4902 2 ай бұрын

That McCoy is a real Handy Dandy! Thanks Yall!

@scottjohnson4319 2 ай бұрын

I'd have given my eye teeth for an opportunity like McCoy has. One very lucky kid!!!

@Garth2011 2 ай бұрын

Agreed. Moog has been around for decades however, companies we've known as old timers do and have been outsourcing their parts to outside places like China without lowering prices nor informing the old time loyal customers of those changes ! Although, Moog has been a step above we believe to this day. Again...no collateral damage to the customers vehicle as it should be in all repairs.

@jddeefo1022 2 ай бұрын

Your lucky to have good help EricO.

@fordresurrectionest9556 2 ай бұрын

The real McCoy had to step in! 🤣

@daydp2 2 ай бұрын

I've been happy with my Moog purchases.

@floodway2955 2 ай бұрын

Might seem like a small issue but I would like to see Mcoy wearing protective eyewear. Nice

@michelswerissen6544 2 ай бұрын

Master mechanic passing on the knowledge video approved.

@tim6991 2 ай бұрын

Love your stuff Mr.O. but glasses and plugs or muffs are a must for impact and hammer work. Nice to keep your hearing and your ears into old age. Cheers

@brucehobbs1734 2 ай бұрын

Another great video. You should be on TV.

@chrispoole4413 2 ай бұрын

Pleasure to watch you with the torch ☺️

@jamescaron6465 2 ай бұрын

those astro half size sockets are brilliant.

@bobby9195 2 ай бұрын

Lots of rust, you're great with the torch

@joecoleman3069 2 ай бұрын

You go, Bones!!! Nice to see you working with Eric. You are learning from the master for sure. Hopefully we will be watching you in lots of future videos. Get some PPE on is my only advice for you.

@leberwurst9397 2 ай бұрын

That McCoy guy looks like a hard worker. Step back and let him do some more while you teach, moderate, and supervise!

@grifonks 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Eric!

@stevenclaeys6252 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for another great video. Cheers

@mazzg1966 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@mistersnapon 2 ай бұрын

McCoy needs safety glasses!!!!!

@robertlacob8831 2 ай бұрын

Great job Eric, you make it seem easy!

@bags4 2 ай бұрын

Andy with the stealth off-camera cameo! My guy needs his own YT channel already..

@scotthill1278 2 ай бұрын

Moog was pretty good back in the 70's-80's.

@jeffcooper5789 2 ай бұрын

As always another informative video.

@daviddelle774 2 ай бұрын

In addition to the awesome knowledge that you already give us, you could also teach a class on the Oxyacetylene! Awesome skills.

@juanfo7307 2 ай бұрын

Second

@glenharper3136 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video Guys.

@legrandeverde2147 2 ай бұрын

There goes Eric O getting surgical with the flame wrench again..... But seriously keep up the good work, we'll keep watching. I had to warranty all 4 mevotech ttx ball joints on a ram 2500 with only 4,000 miles on them....

@mikeinna2814 Ай бұрын

Love the control arm tool. I use an OTC 6007. Works pretty good.

@alanrobison1758 2 ай бұрын

Nice job guys.

@michaellitscher9456 2 ай бұрын

That kid should have hearing protection.

@jamesbruno5896 2 ай бұрын

Like a boss! Thanks for sharing!

@jake318HD 2 ай бұрын

Not to mention moogs top of the line grease fitting engineering. One day the moog rep came into our shop and we bet him he could not install a grease fitting in a ball joint he had on the truck and he physically could not 😂

@JackdeDuCoeur 2 ай бұрын

Nice work

@gregsidel3557 2 ай бұрын

Good job, Eri. Hope you have good luck with the Moog parts, I just put everything on My Truck last summer with moog parts. Thanks for the video work

@jimbriggs70 2 ай бұрын

Love seeing McCoy helping. Where were you when I was his age ?? Oh wait, Duh, you weren't born yet.

@thetadaoness 2 ай бұрын

No Mercy Reversey! Lmao i love it! Going to use that on the daily from now on!

@99callsign 2 ай бұрын

You should make sure McCoy wears safety glasses when when undoing bolts while looking up from under the bolts and working the air gun. You can make a choice to wear or not to wear safety glasses but since he is being trained, train him the correct way.