Here's Why You NEVER Mess With Factory BALL JOINTS!!

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Ball Joints and Bushings: A Complete Control Arm Rebuild!! Here's Why You NEVER Mess With FACTORY Ball Joints!! Here's What You NEED TO KNOW About Ball Joints And Bushings!! How To Renew Your Factory Control Arms!! Car Truck Automotive
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In this video I rebuild my original factory upper control arms from my 1995 GMC Suburban! This process will be similar to most other vehicles though not identical. I am not a professional please don't follow my advice. This video is purely for entertainment purposes.
I wanted to replace the aftermarket control arms currently in my truck with the original factory units and decided to rebuild them. Rebuilding meant new ball joints and new bushings. I bought Mevotech TTX ball joints and Mevotech control arm bushings. Though the ball joints went surprisingly easy the bushings were a lot more difficult to figure out. Ultimately I was able to remove the old bushings but had to employ a local shop to press in the new ones.
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00:00 Intro
01:19 Ball Joints
10:03 Bushings
14:36 Conclusion

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@artfisher1235 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on becoming the world leading salesman for complete control arm / ball joint / bushing assemblies.

@ahmadghosheh3104 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Unless you have a 10 ton press of course. But who buys one for once every 5 years job?

@jmartin9785 2 жыл бұрын

Right on Art! Lots of blab out there! 🌈

@jmartin9785 2 жыл бұрын

@@ahmadghosheh3104 Truth! Great Truth! 👍

@omgpk2133 2 жыл бұрын

@@ahmadghosheh3104 I bought a 20 ton press.....Lmao

@ProleDaddy 2 жыл бұрын

@@ahmadghosheh3104 That's definitely not the only time you'll use a press, if you're doing all your own work. I also have a 20 ton HF shop press.

@arontesfay2520 2 жыл бұрын

12:15 Always go with grade 8 bolts for these kinds of applications. Those general purpose bolts they sell by the unit in Lowes/Home Depot shear pretty easily. They're not for structural applications.

@dnlmachine4287 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Also, greasing the forcing screw/bolt threads is standard for any press/puller tool. Fine threads have more threads per inch as well. Sometimes thats the difference in getting the job done. Stay gold.

@justint5625 Жыл бұрын

Yup 🤦‍♂️

@markchidester6239 Жыл бұрын

I think he wanted something with threads the whole length. I was yelling at him too. A stack of double thick washers would make up for the lack of threads on a hardened bolt.

@richarddannov5784 Жыл бұрын

I feel your pain as far as bushings go. Was trying to save money pressing out and in replacement control arm bushings on an Isuzu Ascender. The uppers were possible with the ball joint C clamp tool but the lowers are just impossible. After 3 days I dropped the lower control arms off at a mechanic who charged $125 an hour. It wouldve been better (and cheaper) to just buy new lower arm assemblies with everything already installed. This is how we learn.

@braydenbelt456 2 жыл бұрын

Could've used a ball joint press for the control arm bushings

@josephdunkle1152 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on doing it mostly yourself and learning during the process. Bushings are no joke. I ended up just buying the control arm assemblies with bushings and ball joints already installed, mainly because I don't have all the right tools.

@thJune 2 жыл бұрын

For a GMT400? If so can you share the link?

@billschaeffer7903 2 жыл бұрын

Hilarious that your solution to your stainless bolt breaking twice was to grind the teeth off your socket instead of getting a hardened steel bolt lol

@ronniewilliz153 2 жыл бұрын

I hope he knows about grade 8 also. an you gotta learn somehow

@jester1614 2 жыл бұрын

That's probably not stainless, looks to me like a zinc plated A307a hex bolt

@LakshmananLM 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you I've found the courage to buy complete parts. And get a professional to do the work. Keep up the excellent informative work. Cheers!

@NWGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Pro tip - throw all new bushings in the freezer for a little while before putting in so molecules shrink and there’s more clearance to get new bushings into arms etc

@MM_in_Havasu 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative and helpful video, Jimmy! Myself, I'd have just gotten 2 new upper control arm assemblies and saved the old ones to overhaul them at a later time. Either way, you got 'er done and that's all good. Looking forward to the next one!

@EricErnst 2 жыл бұрын

I put polyurethane bushings back in mine. They don't deflect like rubber bushings do. I also drilled and tapped the control arms to accept a grease fitting so I can lube them up when I'm servicing the truck. A hydraulic press would have helped a lot on yours. The bolt and spindle nut socket was a good idea. If you needed a longer bolt, you could have used a big piece of all-thread. I've heard good things about mevotech. I just used duralast gold parts on mine. They've got a lifetime warranty so if I have to redo it in rhe future, it will be cheaper. Looking forward to the rest of this series.

@1RoadGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input!! 👍

@stevea6722 2 жыл бұрын

@@1RoadGarage If you use a bolt or all thread the same diameter as the OEM pivot bolt on those bushings it will help keep everything aligned. Might have to drill the 1/2" square drive hole out to match but after cutting the ears off that front hub socket it doesn't really matter. If you use the polyurethane bushings generally you leave the outer shells of the bushings in place and remove the rubber along with the inner metal sleeve. A propane or mapp gas torch will help with removing the rubber and sleeves.

@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259 2 жыл бұрын

Delrin is another good material.

@mrfelix2510 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video. Looking forward to seeing the final product.

@deanreinglas3679 2 жыл бұрын

I love your honesty you are very informant and seem to be a great guy... God bless ty for the videos

@arontesfay2520 2 жыл бұрын

I've rebuilt suspensions by pressing out and pressing in bushings and ball joints. It can get pretty frustrating the first time. It took me way longer than I initially planned. Once you have the experience of doing it the first time, it's a lot easier the next time since you kind of already have an idea of the things you should and shouldn't do. With the bushings, it is possible to press them in with a ball joint press. The most important part is preparing the inner surface of the control arm and then applying grease to it as well as the outer sleeve of the bushing. That will minimize the chances of it seizing when you're pressing it in. Just start pressing it in and back it a up a little if it goes in cockeyed and starts seizing. The further it goes into the control arm, the less chance of it seizing. Once it's halfway in, it should go in the rest of the way without a hitch. Another tip is to put the bushing in a freezer for a few hours before you press it in and then heating up the control arm with a torch/hot air gun. You'll have to work a little fast though because the heat will transfer to the bushing although the grease acts as an insulator and slows down the heat transfer. Best of luck!

@ExploringCabinsandMines 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh ilike that idea dry ice would be even better!

@jon-christiankaczor5384 Жыл бұрын

I been wrenching for 30 years and gotta say mevotech is hands down best bang for your buck

@Tablesaw818 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Jimmy! Keep knocking them home runs!

@snortder 2 жыл бұрын

Cover that fiberglass insulation in that garage... breathing in fiberglass dust can eventually destroy your lungs.

@Katya5cat 2 жыл бұрын

For the guys without access to a press B7 all thread. It's made from hardened stock. Not as hard as Grade 8 but close. Fine thread B7 might have made the job easier. Almost all of my higher capacity pullers use a fine thread screw. With the all thread, length isn't a problem. Also you may have been able to drill out the square drive to the exact size of the bushing hole and used a bigger threaded rod and therefore got more pulling/pushing capacity. You did pretty good for a newb.

@dennissecor8092 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job, I bought a ball joint removal, and installer tool, from HF, I have a 01express van, 1500, I replaced the upper and lower ball joints, and upper and lower control arm bushings, water pump, timing chain and gears, hI volume oil pump, evap, coil, a/c compressor, receiver drier, plus the spider fuel injection, its a conversion van, that's my home, so i want to keep it running great, and it does!

@terryzak1742 Жыл бұрын

This is why one of my favored expressions is: "Experience is what you get, when you don't get what you want." I think if you had an air hammer (Ingersol Rand $60) it would have made short work of getting those rivets out. I know that's the reason I purchased mine 20+ years ago. After drilling, the chisel bit takes those rivet heads right off, and then a straight bit would drive the rivet shanks right out. But you'd need to mount your shop vise onto a bench, or the ground to hold the ball joint housing. Makita makes a great piston style shop compressor (Big-Bore, $210) that's quiet; runs at 1725 rpm or so. Small but heavy, as it's not a toy. I'd say the compressor and the air hammer would add significant capability to your shop. I usually try to get an estimate from a shop to do work, and then that gives me a budget to stay inside. That's made financial sense for many tools purchased over the years, even if they're used once every 5-10 years. Cheers.

@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259 2 жыл бұрын

Agree, a complete assembly is the way to go. Same for many wheel bearing spindles.

@TribalStorm777ForEternity 2 жыл бұрын

Obviously a master Ace 1 mechanic. Thanks for the oddly satisfying video

@dudebruhdude 2 жыл бұрын

Great choice in not flipping the ball joints. I helped a family in a flipped k5 blazer that had ran over a ladder on the freeway that sheared off the ball joint and wheel and they both went 65mph in different directions. Watching that will always make me do only factory style thru and thru

@paulricketts5657 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a mechanic and you just gave me an idea however next time try using a bench vise to press them back in it wrks for me I normally burned them out but watching your video gave me the idea to use the socket and bolt method to remove them 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾thanks

@yellow_noise3 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job with bushings. What I'd do extra, just use "blue wrench", meaning a torch to heat UCA around bushing. It helps a LOT

@garyr7027 Жыл бұрын

My 97 f150 had the original upper ball joints built into the control arms and was not replaceable. Had to buy the complete upper control arm assembly that did have replaceable ball joints. Made my job real easy.

@MrMattDat Жыл бұрын

Well, you learned a new lesson AND got the job finished for $30! I call that a success!!

@TdrSld 2 жыл бұрын

The tool you were looking for is at HB and its called Front Wheel Drive Bearing Remover and Installer Kit. It's about $130 after taxes here in Texas. Also any time you're using a threaded rod to pull or push something with any real force. You need to put Anti-seize on the threads and the faces of the washers and nuts, will keep the tool running smooth and make life WAY easier on you. Next you need a 20ton hydraulic press at minimum, with a good couple of sets of pressing dies, sleeves, and cups. I have been a Auto Tech for 20 years and I couldn't work fast enough to make money with out a press. But great job non the less and keep learning ways to get things done, it can save you butt out on the trail or road someday.

@1RoadGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Anti-seize is a good call there. I should have done that.

@lebronjordan802 2 жыл бұрын

Grease will work too!

@steveheavener4932 2 жыл бұрын

What store is HB?

@TdrSld 2 жыл бұрын

@@steveheavener4932 Sorry that should be HF (Harbor Freight) , but my Dyslexics Butt screwed it up haha. That's why I design the off road truck not right the user manuals MUAHAHA

@TdrSld 2 жыл бұрын

@@lebronjordan802 "Grease Ideal for fast-moving, low load applications, grease is formulated with a base oil and a thickener. Containing no solids or low solids, grease enables parts, such as high-speed automotive ball bearings, to move rapidly without making contact. However, grease alone is not suitable for extremely high load and/or very high temperature applications. This is because the oil burns off around 400°F, and its film is not strong enough to hold against pressure from asperity contact. Anti-Seize Designed to convert torque to tightening force more efficiently, anti-seize is formulated with high solids content and a carrier grease. Because of its high solids content, anti-seize can handle high load applications while still providing lubrication and friction reduction. However, anti-seize is not suitable for fast-moving applications, as its high solids content can cause parts to jam. Yet unlike grease, the solid lubricant in anti-seize can withstand high temperatures and protect parts from galling and seizure even under extremely stressful environments. This makes it ideal for many nut, bolt and press fit applications." - Bostik web site

@MrBowNaxe 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Jimmy! I had a similar issue and ended up breaking a cup or two pressing replacement bushings in. Ended up using a press to get it done. Haven't done that since...gone with straight replacement of a "loaded" control arm. Worth every penny. I get why you wanted to do it yourself but time and effort isn't worth it. Good video none the less. Thanks for sharing.

@geraldscott4302 2 жыл бұрын

If you are talking about a complete control arm assembly, they have the same JUNK ball joints and bushings on them that you can buy separately. Even genuine GM, Ford, and Fiat/Chrysler parts are now made in China. Newer cars are no longer safe to drive, not only because of all the failure prone GARBAGE technology that needed another 50 years to perfect, but also due to the poor quality of simple mechanical parts. And it gets even scarier. Boeing and Airbus are buying airliner parts made in China.

@christophervanzetta 2 жыл бұрын

@@geraldscott4302 and these aren’t made in china? 🤣

@justint5625 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff are you kidding me ? What a joke. It’s a 20 min job if you do it right….

@justint5625 Жыл бұрын

@@geraldscott4302 everything is made in China except the box it comes in

@jessebaca2750 2 жыл бұрын

Kenny Loggins brother got this project going in the right direction 👍🏼😊

@krustythecarhauler 2 жыл бұрын

I use the mevotech ttx control arms and ball joints and such and they are holding up great

@stevenmcadams5918 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific 👍

@matthewjames4334 2 жыл бұрын

Coat the washers and bolt head with grease. It’ll reduce the friction/ rotational coefficient And help keep you from snapping the bolt when pressing things in and out

@rimc8783 2 жыл бұрын

Light sanding in the ring where the bushing goes help, plus sanding the prime off the metal part of bushing. Grease up and your ready.

@blutorlz3 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing, lube it up

@lukecollins7129 2 жыл бұрын

First video watched. New subscriber for sure. Great video!

@markchidester6239 Жыл бұрын

It was fun watching a guy figure this out. You did a decent job for a first attempt without the knowledge of the proper tools to use.

@axemastersinc3269 2 жыл бұрын

3:01 Next time leave it on the vehicle and use a cold chisel to pop those rivets.

@tristonrosado1835 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@channelview8854 2 жыл бұрын

As for that broken punch, you need to use a starter punch before you go to a pin punch. For the longer screw you can use all thread rod and cut it to custom lengths. It I also available in grade 8 which is much stronger but it may be hard to find. There is always McMaster Carr. If they don't have it you probably don't need it. And I would have lubed the nut and threads with some EP (extreme pressure) grease or, even better, some antiseize. Good video. Thanks for sharing.

@patthesoundguy 2 жыл бұрын

Something that helps to remove the rivets is after you drill the heads you can file or take the flapper disk and make sure there is no head left on the rivet so they pull through easier. That truck will drive so much better after all that work for sure.

@jordanlawson6132 2 жыл бұрын

JIMMYYYY AHHHHH. I was in yer boat last summer with my 1500 Silverado. “Ah i can press out the CA bushings I got the tools baby”. Yea when a 3 hour job takes you 5 and you gotta drive that truck to work the next day. If you ain’t got the sweet HF press then spend the extra $75 and get UCA ready to roll with bushings and BJ installed. Oh my god. Home mechanics feel your pain Jimbo! You always learn AFTER the first one baby. Atta boy your hair and beard are flippin beautiful.

@BayouBreeze1 2 жыл бұрын

Should have went to Michine Shop they would have taking the old ones out and press the new ones in, and it would have cost you about maybe 40 bucks if that, I like your Channel for someone who’s never done this kind of stuff your doing a great job Jimmy with your DIYing, stay safe Don from SOCAL

@justinpass8154 2 жыл бұрын

I've done this before on my 89 Chevy and yea grind of boths sides of rivet made it easy

@MrEyad1990 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know wich is better, the video editing or his awesome hair.

@blakekurtz4073 2 жыл бұрын

Just two things: 1) you give engineers way too much credit for doing it “right”. 2) your parts store employees sound like register punchers. They could’ve rented you a ball joint press with the adapters and that would serve to press those bushings out.

@ManleyHurd 2 жыл бұрын

If you want to finish the homemade socket press, get some Allthread and cut it to length. I think you can buy it different lengths but since you need some adjustment I'd get at least 10-12 inches. And if it's the same socket you were using in this video then get the same diameter and thread as the bolt you used. Other than that the proper tool for this job is your traditional hydraulic press stand. My friend just picked up the 20ton from HF and we've pressed her wheel bearings, my control arm bushings and a some wheel bearing for my motorcycles.

@1RoadGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I was literally about to buy that same press but decided on letting the shop take care of it for me. I may still pick up that press in the future though.

@georgebonney90 2 жыл бұрын

I usually use a air hammer with a chisel end to brake the heads of those rivets no drilling required usually, thank u sir👍

@spelunkerd 2 жыл бұрын

Astro sell a wheel bearing press kit, with a second kit having some unusual odd sizes, and of course the standard ball joint press kits can be found. The Astro center bolt is 3/4" coarse thread, not as good as the top level kits that are NF threads. Guys who do this all the time sometimes add a cheap thrust bearing and lots of thread lubrication, since much of the wasted energy is turned into heat and galling of the threads. The cool thing about this kind of work is the way odd sizes and circumstances often lead to making your own adapters, which is a fun challenge in itself. Congratulations on getting the job done, it will be a positive life memory! I completely agree with your instinct to follow OEM design features as much as you can.

@FredTheLutinoCocatiel 2 жыл бұрын

OTC Hub Tamer kit.

@seanculbreth7108 2 жыл бұрын

I ran in to the same problem replacing the lower control arm on my jeep. I used a long threaded stud and used grease on the threads

@jeffbegay9771 Жыл бұрын

Very good video,Mr.dangerzone,

@TheShmeebitdog 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always use a press and it always worked for me

@gsr2envy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it was entertaining. I laughed when you broke the bolts. Lol

@vincentorona163 2 жыл бұрын

I’m getting ready to do the same job, but I order mevotech control arms to avoid the head ache, extra cash well spent from the looks of it

@adaminirenato Жыл бұрын

Buongiorno 1ROAD piccolo consiglio, la morsa da banco blu che hai usato per tagliare i dentini, usala fissa sul bancone da lavoro, per bloccare i pezzi che stai lavorando e Se non vuoi rovinarli quando li stringi nella morsa usa due pezzi di legno, così farai meno fatica, e non rovini il piano del banco......e se rivesti il piano del banco con il LINOLEUM, i pezzi non scivolano ed è più facile tenerlo pulito...!! Comunque fai veramente dei bei lavori, complimenti..! 🤙🇮🇹🤚

@MichaelBEarl 2 жыл бұрын

I worked in an auto parts store when I was a kid and we had a press for doing these. I must have pressed in and out hundreds of bushings and ball joints. Find an old school parts store (not a big chain one) and many will offer these services. The other thing to do is have the parts and go to a nearby independent garage and they will do this or tell you who can. Harbor Freight sells a pretty inexpensive hydraulic press that is effectively a frame with a bottle jack - you can get a lot of things done with one of those and a bunch of sockets cut down like you did for getting the bushings out.

@bronsondicken4499 2 жыл бұрын

Or if you have the know how you could have built a press

@Drew.Hunter.Maker.Artist 2 жыл бұрын

In the future whether you're using a ball joint press or making your own with those bolts you should put grease on the threads. Reduces the friction and gives you more clamping power and less chance of ruining the threads.

@joshromero87 Жыл бұрын

Master ball joint press tool

@David-yy7lb Жыл бұрын

Your suburban would be a perfect project for a front solid axle swap and would look awesome 👍🏿....

@DragonOfTheSkies 2 жыл бұрын

So what did the shop you hired do differently? Were they willing to show you their tools and technique?

@biggabe4904 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do my 01 Chevy Tahoe? Lol. Good work Jim.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 2 жыл бұрын

Mevoteck ttx are amazing balljoints

@outlawjos3ywales 2 жыл бұрын

Should have gave the guys that pressed them in a shout out in your channel, jmo. Everyman helps another out. I’m sore they would have appreciated it. And passed it on.

@OGSook 2 жыл бұрын

Jimmy, why didn't you just burn out/remove the old rubber bushings and replace them with energy suspension bushings or prothane bushings?

@txmechs 2 жыл бұрын

+1 >>>going to all that trouble might as well upgrade. Also mevotech isn't all it's cracked up to be -> MOOG all the way "The Problem Solver"🤘🏻

@alantrimble2881 Жыл бұрын

@@txmechs Moog has been straight trash since the '90s.

@galevest4545 Жыл бұрын

Those TTK ball joints are the best ball joints and tie rods I've used . I get them from Rock Auto and there very well priced and outperform Spicer aka typical factory ball joints!

@ruwithlee1970 2 жыл бұрын

I've done what you did no more! Now days I just pre-order the whole pre-assembled A arm assembly from Amazon Detroit Axle has a great Kit for old Truck for a Decent price.

@science999 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video u need an air hammer for those rivets

@AntonioClaudioMichael 2 жыл бұрын

Whoot whoot RedHead Steering Gears

@justinpass8154 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer pro forged but mevotech is my go to for my customers. Never have issues last a long time and they come standard with grease serts

@1RoadGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know. Thanks!

@missingremote4388 2 жыл бұрын

That's what I need

@blutorlz3 Жыл бұрын

I had to give up on the bushings and go to my friends heavy equipment repair and machine tool shop. Ended up using an enormous 200 ton press to get the new ones in.

@selrahc2061 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah fully loaded arm's less pain, Detroit axle sells a nice kit. I am going through a refresh on K3500 Crew.

@javierperezalcala5873 Жыл бұрын

Waoo very good 👍

@29madmangaud29 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of work and "TIME"!!!!! Good job, Stubborn Jimmy ! AHAHAHHA I'd have done the same!

@1RoadGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Time. Sometimes not worth it yet sometimes it is.

@JuanSanchez-oi3wv Жыл бұрын

Cool 😎

@29madmangaud29 2 жыл бұрын

Okay, now of course you know if you just take the control arms to somewhere , a shop that has a press you'd have had it done in seconds, but maybe you'd have paid $20 or so. you know right? This is the way I'd had started out, however with that much times, and frustration I would've ended up probably taking it to a shop and having it pressed on. Good Job, showing PERSISTANCE!

@johnmonter561 2 жыл бұрын

Jimmy, did you see the type of equipment that pressed the bushing in?

@nicholassmerk 2 жыл бұрын

I've done bushings on a Dodge before. I can't remember how I installed them. I may have borrowed a hydraulic press. Did you have a bad bushing? I have one on my Tahoe, under the oil filter that looks bad, so I'd like to do them this year.

@edwardglowacki4495 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve learned my lesson a long time ago with changing out bushings on control arms. I have a 12 ton press and have wasted too much time f’ing around pressing them and trying to figure out how to rig up a set up to do it . After buying the bushings and doing it myself or having it done factoring time spent I’m behind the price of buying a complete new arm . If it’s just the ball joint ok but if the bushings need to be changed also go complete and call it a day .

@markcondrey2297 2 жыл бұрын

I would go to a truck service center like Tag truck center, they have a hydraulic press that they rent to push in ... And out things like bushings. Heck it's even cheap! Tag truck centers are owned by Freightliner.

@philipburrows 2 жыл бұрын

Have you thought about having your own hydraulic press, because you can use a bottle jack as the primary power and a couple of strong coil springs (hood mount springs for a semi, or something on those lines) as a return, lifting mechanism to help the bottle jack return to its compact state.

@1RoadGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Been thinking about getting one

@catslivesmatter1268 2 жыл бұрын

@@1RoadGarage what you really started out with, that 1/2" driver socket is actually a socket called a DUMBBELL SOCKET , it's used for the removal of floor drain and shower drains that are threaded in a drain pipe , I have a full set of these and they can get very expensive depending on the material of the socket , They also have different thickness and are very popular with the right plumbing company

@athhud 2 жыл бұрын

@@catslivesmatter1268 lol that’s not at all what it is. That is a spindle nut socket for the front axle on a 4wd truck. I think that particular one fits a Dana 44 front axle, but it has been a while...

@quademasters249 2 жыл бұрын

@@1RoadGarage Wife got me a cheap 20 ton for Christmas 10 years ago. I've replace the bottle-jack a couple times. I've used it far more than I expected. My one piece of advice is secure the bottle jack. I had one jump out of the saddle and smash a nice dent in a fender on my car.

@Quis85 2 жыл бұрын

Wow man I drive a 06 h3 hummer and same kit came plug and play. You did alot of work for nothing. Unless your vehicle doesn't come with the whole upper control arm and ball joint. It was basically take old out. Put new in. But maybe this was the cheaper way. Because yes; even with the H3. I could buy JUST the ball joint and etc. But I was always taught. Work smarter not harder lol. Nevertheless. Great work as always.

@capman911 Жыл бұрын

The Kryptonite Company makers of heavy-duty front-end parts recommend putting the ball joints on the bottom of the control arm if the vehicle is lifted. If it is stock put them back the way the factory had installed them on the top.

@spydahed808 2 жыл бұрын

I have pressed out and pressed in new ball joints hundreds of time with no issues.

@coreymartel1090 2 жыл бұрын

I've personally done this myself for my own truck at the dealership and I hit the bushings in with a hammer. That's why they both press in from the outside. So you can do that.

@rogercorn8320 2 жыл бұрын

It okay man. I ended up having to use a socket too lol. I bought an entire ball joint press kit just to find none were the right size even a little.

@3091752 2 жыл бұрын

Mevotec txt are awesome

@godstruthwar7410 Жыл бұрын

my solution for removing bushings from a Nissan Rogue Subframe ended up being a combination of something like a 34" socket and running through about 7-8 PVC couplers with a sledge hammer.... needless to say... think your solution was likely more sophisticated. There is no feeling like "holy sh*t.... I got all 4 out!".. exasperation & terror -> VICTORY!!!!

@SupportSoldiers113 2 жыл бұрын

Hey JIMMY..... I wish I can be closer to you bc I have a ton of work in my suburban 95 as well. I don't mind if you become my mentor and teacher because I will needed brother. I watch your channel for advice but it's hard to communicate thru here. I like my truck and I want to keep it. I have problem with the factory alarm, the lights and signals works sometimes, etc.

@goforbroke2 2 жыл бұрын

Someone buy or give this man a vice.

@omgpk2133 2 жыл бұрын

And this is why I picked up a 20 ton press for at home.

@Toryh86 2 жыл бұрын

Heat and presses help alot

@XqeDiosxqe 2 жыл бұрын

For future repairs place bushings in the freezer and heat up control arm will make installing way easier.

@caseyjones1999 Жыл бұрын

all threaded rod works well for that. 1/2" Also schedule 40 PVC can work as the receptacle for the ball joint to be drawn into believe it or not.

@Reaglesracing44_ 2 жыл бұрын

that black socket is for the gm front dana axles to remove the locking hubs

@timtimtimmay4654 2 жыл бұрын

A very large C clamp is helpful instead of a bolt. The socket works well, though. Otherwise you are looking for a press pull sleeve and bearing kit. Speaking of that, that hydraulic press is what we always used at the shop for the bushings.

@scottnovak8903 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a lemon/ with new inspection sticker, so I reinspection didn't correct inspector he wrote out and stick it, 1995 GMC 2500 vandura, went to Big O tire auto repair, popped my bubble, rearend bad, u joints,shocks easily feel that, control arms ball joints, sadly I loved it strong V6 vortex, immediate tuned up plugs and wires always put platinum plugs, van repairs and labor exceed value plug spent too much, any needs running parts?

@seanculbreth7108 2 жыл бұрын

When using the bolts to get the bushings out, grease the threads of the bolt to reduce the friction.

@abyssalreclass 2 жыл бұрын

Hydraulic press to get the bushings in and out. Sometimes you can get it done with a bench vise as well, but it is hit or miss.

@tracysellman1562 2 жыл бұрын

Jemmy, They do make a tool for this job it is a Ball Joint Press it is also used for installing and removing bushings it differs from a traditional floor 2-5 ton press, in that it is more like a big heavy-duty C-clamp with adapters and cups. OTC and even Harbor Feight sells one. I have used them for years and they work great. Just thought I would put that out there for you.

@fritzkabeano1969 2 жыл бұрын

"Rainman Ray" uses that HF tool all the time.......

@1RoadGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes, I actually bought that tool and it didn’t have the cup size I needed. The thing was beefy though!!

@SlikLizrd 2 жыл бұрын

@@1RoadGarage YEP. CUP SIZE IS very important -- which is why I prefer a "C" cup -- not too big, not too small -- just right.

@milesvinson 2 жыл бұрын

@@SlikLizrd 🤣🤣

@floridagunrat1625 2 жыл бұрын

@@SlikLizrd Right on! If the cup size gets too big, they lose their perkiness!!!

@ka2057 Жыл бұрын

For the bushings you could have saved yourself a bunch of trouble, time and money and used either a ball joint press kit with the proper adapters, a bearing removal/installation kit (but only if the forcing screw fits through the center opening on the bushings), a hydraulic press, or just drilled, cut or even burnt them out. No point in reinventing the wheel for common tasks. To install new bushings, you can use a ball joint kit also with the proper adapters (they have add-on adapter kits to work with the base kit), a hydraulic press, or, if they make them for your vehicle, press-in poly bushings such as are made by Energy Suspension or Prothane. That's what I did. I just removed the bushings from my car's rear upper & lower control arms & trailing arms, six in all. Two came out easy with a ball joint kit but the other four required me to drill through and cut out the hardened rubber and then use a hack saw to cut through the outset metal sleeve to relieve its tension and then the ball joint kit. All together they probably took me the better part of a day. Don't try to wing these tasks. Do some research next time and find out about common solutions.

@Doomzdayxx 8 ай бұрын

If you haven't already, get a press. The 20 ton press at harbor freight is under $200

@Nord3202 Жыл бұрын

All you needed was a cheap $150 shop hydraulic press, comes with the plates. You had the right socket for the bushings. I also use mine for axle bearings and pressing out the ball joint rivets after u drill the heads.