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Two videos in rapid succession!?! It's like S.M.A. Christmas.

watched over 50 vids but your video is by far the best clear informative and straight to the point.

" I'll guide you in...OOOOhhh! " Oh Eric, you never disappoint.

I’ve been looking high and low for a video like this. Saved the day.

I can’t wait until Napa sponsors you

I was about to replace the whole lower control arm, and thought there must be a better way. Then I saw this SMA upload and knew it would have exactly what I wanted to see. Off the replace several ball joints. As well as tie rod ends and front axels, sway bars. Every boot is ripped on the odyssey I’m working on.

It's always nice to see the boss Mrs. O making an appearance and check in on her employees 😂😂😂

Gotta say, the jokes were on point today! 😂 Y'all had me cracking up

It's a packed episode! You get Mr. O. turning a wrench the wrong way, Mrs. O. in the shop, innuendos about putting it in, taking it out, and making sure it goes in straight ("that's what she said!"), comparing NAPA to Dorman (Dorman: "Hold my beer, I'm gonna make the part even cheaper and worse), AND changing a ball joint on a Hondoo Odyssey! Now I don't feel so bad turning a wrench the wrong way when I'm 45 degrees to the wrong side of reality and upside down, trying to do something I probably shouldn't even try doing. BUT WAIT! You also get Mr. O. speaking fake Japanese, and asking NAPA NOT to become a sponsor! All this on a Saturday? Amazing! :)

In the old days, I've changed many a ball joint by beating the heck out of the stud to remove it, then put a jack stand under the new joint and let the car down with the jack to have the car's weight press it in! This is why I don't miss the old days!

ボールジョント on the package translates to "ball joint" in Japanese and pronounced bo-ru-jyon-to

If you are going to rent the tools from the auto parts stores. Take them out and inspect them before you leave the store. I have found several C frames that were bent from abuse. Making it very hard to remove a ball joint.

On your intro I know what you are saying but my brain still hears "welcome back to the self made auto channel" lol

You didn't look stupid, we all know sometimes you have to tighten a nut a smidge to break it loose. 😉 Seriously, I would have used Nap'r chassis since I thought they were still good. I don't work on cars daily so I appreciate the opinion and expertise of someone who does. Now I know...

“Josh, hold this and help me get in the hole.” My wife just shook her head and said, “You must be watching Eric O.”. Yep. As I nearly spewed my Dr. Pepper all over the screen. Great video!! I know it sounds silly, but I love watching your expertise. Cheers from Texas!!

Great video. Got into my project to find out that my ball joint is built into my control arm. It can't press out. LOL! Just ordered new arms. Keep up the good vids

Ball joints and tie rod ends....ahhh the two simple jobs that keep NYS shops in business. Thanks NYDOT!

Nothing like a Saturday morning with a SMA video

The old control arm guillotine!! Definitely a finger snapper. I got 13 stitches from a slip.

Easy Peasy. This is probably the easiest ball joint job I’ve seen you do. We can partly thank Honda for a better design than many.

I would highly recommend taking the pickle fork at 1:25 to the grinding wheel to remove the mushrooming on the striking head as I had a coworker have a piece of that break off and end up in his wrist. Thankfully he was ok but we had to mop up the blood off the shop floor after he was rushed to the hospital.

I was born and raised south of Ithaca, NY. I have not lived there since the late 80s. Every time I watch your videos, it brings back fond memories. Keep up the superb videos and don't work yourself into a frazzle!

The “Techs” in our shop use a sledgehammer to remove ball joints, works great until you hit the fender with a full swing! True $*#+ ya can’t make this up!

I was just talking to my NAPA rep about the chassis parts. He said they had a change in we’ll call it upper management. And they were just buying the cheapest thing they could find and stuffing it in their box. He said they have since changed back to having them made by a consistent supplier. I just bought a NAPA chassis ball joint and it looked and felt like the old ones they sold.

“NAPA, not a sponsor.” Has gigantic NAPA sign on front of building.

A fun video today with Eric O on a roll with the quips and wise cracks. Lovin' it.

I do not have an O'Reilly's auto parts near me here in P.G County Maryland, But I am a vary good Technician on cars and trucks. I bought my self a nice ball joint tool. used it two times. better to have it and not need it, then to need it and not have it. I have learned a lot off of you by fixing and repairing cars and truck. you are just one of a hand full of vary good auto shop. keep up the good work. and yea watch your fingers / digits do not pull back a short nub! well that your comment and concern, I do not have any criticisms at this time. . .

wow, that's a nice looking ring on your finger. really nice design. my girl friend is hoping I give her a ring just like that. LOL

I've installed plenty of ball joints. Currently, I'm driving a 2003 Odyssey. Thanks for showing me why I shouldn't attempt it on this car!

"Didn't even rip the boot." The one time in the history of suspension repair a pickle fork didn't demolish a dust boot. You should buy a dang lottery ticket Eric. 😎

Glad I found this video. Every video I've seen lately says you can't or it's a waist of time changing these. Thanks brother

You make look so easy Amigo!👍

8:35 cool wedding band Mr. O !

You can tell he's good by his bare hands.

Around nine minute mark (9:48) I noticed your Sharply designed wedding ring. Sweet!

10 minute ball joint job. Eric O killin’ flat rate like a boss. Thanks for the great video 👍🏼

Gotta love the BFH. Getting the job done since forever.

I like how gentle you are with the nuts and ball joints. Then a little rough when it’s appropriate.

i like the casual talk of the hockey stick slipping and fingers getting smashed as the camera focuses on a finger missing 1/4 of a nail.

You mentioned the Mevotech ttx, then went to an ad....I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what you would say - as you were trashing NAPA chassis parts. I just installed all new f150 ball joints with mevotech ttx....Had me worried for a while. Also, love your videos...I'm not sure, but you might be the only channel I don't automatically go forward 25 seconds...Just perfect... Thanks!!!

4:49 funny this comes up, i just did the rare ball joint job at the honda dealership on a 07 element yesterday(you cant get just the ball joint, to get a "honda" ball joint you need to get the knuckle) and thats what the parts guys at the dealer gave me to put in it(saves the customer labor and an extra $300), thanks for the share!

I gotta say, I never hesitate buying ANYTHING with the Astro brand because I see you put their stuff to work. 👌🏽

Eric O / South Main Auto videos really paid off for me this week. First up, I replaced a brake line that had rusted out on my Focus. First time working with NiCopp (yup, it is absolutely amazing to work with. I have NEVER made a brake line that actually looked exactly like the original before! so thanks for tip number 1 there) and I was using a cheap bubble flaring tool because it was all I could get on short notice, and my old school 45 degree double flare kit just won't work on the Ford. My first attempt at making the line, one of my flares leaked. Of course, we didn't find this out until I had installed it, and put fluid back in the master. I quick had my son hold the brake pedal down, while I removed the leaking line, made up a new one, and installed it. Thanks for tip number 2, so nice to NOT have the entire reservoir of new fluid just pour out all over my car while I was making the new line up. Second try worked like a charm. Tip number 3, I gravity bled the front brake after employing tip number 4, when the bleeder won't crack open easily, try tightening it a touch first, then loosening it up. I almost couldn't believe that the 14 year old NY bleeder screw cracked loose without breaking . . . same can be said for the flare nuts on the brake line. If that wasn't enough, the son in law comes to me today with a check engine light on. Codes are for lean condition in both banks. We hook up the code reader, head into live data, see the O2 readings quite low, and I can feel that the engine isn't terribly happy at idle, so I says to him increase the RPM's for me up to around 3k to 4k. As he revs it up, I see the O2 readings steadily climbing, from near 0 (.012 on one side, and .02 on the other) up to 0.8. Ok, we're done here. You have a vacuum leak, go find it. Turns out, there were two. The clamp that is supposed to hold the intake tube onto the throttle body was just kind of dangling around doing not much of anything, and a rubber elbow was split half way around (of course, the BOTTOM half where you can't see it). From problem, to diagnoses, to problem solved in a matter of minutes. I absolutely would not have even known where to start with that diagnosis if not for your videos. Thanks to you, instead of bumbling about with it for who knows how long, I quickly, and confidently went straight to the problem, verification, and solution. This is why I watch South Main Auto! Oh, yeah, and one other thing, I managed to strip the forcing screw and nut on my Harbor Freight wheel bearing press kit, and thanks to you, knew already that I could buy the OTC version off the web, and have a pretty decent setup for not a whole lot of money. So, I don't know, I've lost count as to how many of your tips helped me out this week, but I think you should probably just go ahead and send me a bill for your services lol.

I love your videos. Glad I found this channel. The best lesson? I now call my Ridgeline a HONDU.

A new phone! You had the same phone my parents had when I lived with them. Even after all these years, I still pause the video thinking I’m getting a phone call 🤦🏻‍♂️

I guess Astro must be a sponsor!

Great job and video like always

BTW- “555” in Japanese is pronounced “Go-Go-Go”. Not a joke.

I saw those safety squints!

Hi Eric, I got this ball joint removal tool you used today. Paid 50 dollars for it. But, it costs 180 dollars in freight fees due to its weight. I didn't see that coming kkk. Have a good weekend!

Gravy video of a gravy ball joint. Gotta love the gravy, keeps the lites on and the mrs happy...

What a great way to start a Saturday with a SMA video 👍

Just have to say at 1:59 most auto parts stores DON'T have that specific ball joint adapter even with the add-on rental "honda 4wd adapters" etc. I got stuck on that specific ball joint until I got a master set with one in it.

You make replacing stuff very easy.

Always nice when Mrs. O shows up.

Loved the comments between Eric and Josh at beginning!

I have that Astro ball joint set...as long as you lube the threads it works great. Never understood why some people give it bad reviews.

I use the maddox ball joint press from harbor freight. All the time I get "bro, my snap on is way better" but whatever! I did order the astro wheel bearing press kit (knockoff otc hub grappler) and I really like it. Astro makes good stuff!

We need more videos, Hallmark holiday movies are right around the corner

Good afternoon from London.

Another sweet repair video! Thanks for sharing Eric!

The last Honda Odyssey I had my dad and I built. It was a 78 off-road buggy with a wicked fast 250cc, low air pressure rear suspension and the poorest excuse for coil overs in the front. But man did it fly (landings were atrocious) 😂😂😂

Nice to see another video. Love your work.learned a lot. Learned some new words too!

You always make it look easy. Thanks for another great video.

Thank you for showing me this! helps alot 👍

balljoint part took me 15 mins using my tiny hammer and vehicle on jackstands.that dawg gang thing was tiighttttt...

I always watch and wait for you to drop a tool. I don't think I found one yet thank you for the videos

Watching from Singapore

Did my Honda CRV last week using the same tool , tight as $#!? ....Small cracking sound and they came out, did all the lower arm bushings and a new clutch. Practically a new car fit for another 200,000 miles 😊😊😊😊

the bigger the glob the better the job is a soldering saying.

As a Napa shareholder, thanks for letting me know.

I just loved that Mr O effed up his righty tighty lefty loosey

For some reason, I've done a lot of ball joints and tie rod ends (especially inners) in my little shop this summer. I bought my Astro ball joint press kit from Summit Racing Equipment. A bit pricey but well worth the cost when you need it.

Great video. Love your humor. Thanks for sharing the video.

It’s interesting how different repairs are in the Rust Belt. I’m down South, and we almost never have salt on the roads. People here ignore their suspension until it breaks. I don’t, but I have a bad back. I notice every vibration.

I did this job on my 04 a while back. Pro tip, if you're replacing the whole control arm (easier for the regular home mechanic) and you cannot get the ball joint off the knuckle, take a spindle socket to get the driveshaft out of the way, rest the knuckle on a jack, and give that darn ball joint your all with your favorite hammer. Eventually it'll come out. I had to do this because the ball joint came out of its socket on the control arm and was *very* stuck to the knuckle.

Always nice to be guided in.

"...Go on a balljoint frenzy" lol!! classic SMA. I love it!

Good way to start a weekend!

Good ole ball joints😎

man i love brake suspension steering videos

I always have more confidence in my fellow man after watching your video's. Another good job.

🤤 another SMA video!

"So we can get rid of annoying phone calls faster." LOL

You do an awesome job you are a exelecet mechanic keep up the good work

Very true about napa chasis ball joints did a 4runner a few weeks ago customer brought two entirely diferent ball joint and the boxes were identical 🤷🏽‍♂️ Only problem with the astro ball joint press was the fact the toyota cupa are not included had to imrpovise.

Reporting to sma on a Saturday 👍

Great video, great teaching🙏thank you, and God bless you and your family🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌👌👌✌👋

Eric: Josh come here, Josh, give me a hand, Josh hold this...... Also Eric: Ha we beat Josh before he could install the tires. 🥴 lol

Thanks for sharing Eric O.

Nice job. Thanks Dr. O!

Great Job Mr. O

I like your ring - never noticed it before. SMA#1 God bless Paul (in MA)

Lol Kicking and Screaming is one of my favorite movies, I'm glad someone else remembers it!

Great job may I never have to change a ball joint again but I really enjoy watching your videos

Great service job as usual, the specifics about the 555 suspension parts are particularly helpful. We haven't seen this brand in our area just yet (the lower region of NY) but are going to ask around for them next time we need front end components.

I love you speak the truth on parts,No matter .

Quality stuff man! Love it

Thanks for posting.