How to change ball joints on a Ford Ranger

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4 жыл бұрын

We will be showing how to change the lower ball joints and also the sway bar in links on 98-2012 Ford Ranger, as it is the same throughout those years.
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Пікірлер: 81

@Blahblahtellyouhowitis 4 ай бұрын

Hey hey, I have a Mazda B2500, did my shocks today, going to get my ball joints and possibly wheel bearings done myself as well. Just slowly picking up the tools spread out over a couple months to get it all done. Big shout-out to the KZfaq community, working on cars has become a new interest of mine.

@jerryjohnson6810 2 жыл бұрын

2 years later and still a damn fine vid

@douglasdagley9858 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful! What about the upper ball joint? Should the upper ball joint be replaced at the same time?

@markturchanik4669 2 жыл бұрын

Probably trying to do this soon on my 2001 Ford Ranger but the video was very well done

@cmcesar1234 Жыл бұрын

I have one too! Lemme know about any tips about owning that year

@clifc6351 9 ай бұрын

Outstanding Video! It was very helpful. Thank You for making it.

@Jacno77 4 ай бұрын

The guy did a very good job explaining

@IBEW44 11 ай бұрын

That's a great show THANK YOU VERY MUCH. 😊😊

@Deon0026yickadee 3 жыл бұрын

Great video for what I needed

@LarryGoggins000 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Loved the pacing

@xfiles-thetruthisoutthere8038 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, your video was extremely helpful! I just finished doing my 1998 Ranger and ‘all’ went well. 👽

@paulpatton5813 2 жыл бұрын

Drum braks on 2003 ranger

@tomboytalk2108 Жыл бұрын

perfect thank you. Gonna tackle this soon

@IntheBlood67 Жыл бұрын

Most Excellent!

@alexdeleon6100 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation 😀

@jasonsmith3726 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting this video out. I used this as instructions changing out my ball joints on my ranger

@jamesgillies3710 3 жыл бұрын

Great Job saving that ranger. Can't wait to see the next repair.

@chrisfrank8413 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, great DIY video! thank you.

@David-fl7gn Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial bro.

@ThunderbirdRocket 2 ай бұрын

Super helpful ! Extraordinary detail !! I learned lots !!! Thanks mate . 👊🏼 🔥

@cutl00senc 2 жыл бұрын

Most boots have a small hole in them to allow air to escape as you fill them with grease. Once the grease comes out of the hole, it’s full.

@johntriplett5407 9 ай бұрын

Great content

@CosmicGlue 3 жыл бұрын

Excllnt. Tnx brthr

@johnramirez9316 2 жыл бұрын

Can anybody give me a name and model number of a lower ball joint press that will work on my 2003 Ford Ranger have not had any success

@robertmar7947 9 ай бұрын

nice video

@ThunderbirdRocket 2 ай бұрын

The best !

@nythanorayvri 2 жыл бұрын

Wrenching on hidden parking lot without a place or garage to work on is a smart 💡

@ZHPGarage 2 жыл бұрын

😉

@bubbap8595 2 ай бұрын

Will these parts be the same with a suspension lift. I want to say it's about 4 inches. Do I order regular stock parts for ball joints, tie rods, and control arms

@user-jy2sj4ed4i 11 ай бұрын

Thanks

@vicrivera2834 2 жыл бұрын

35ftlbs will strip the brake caliper screws, trust me. Hand tighten and snug. Replacement kit is only $5 but 2 day wait.

@jimmyboen4149 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@jerryjohnson6810 3 жыл бұрын

fuckin a thanks guys, saved me about 2grand

@abeloena9731 Жыл бұрын

How many hours you guy’s spent to replace that ball joints? Thank you!

@IkaikaKahoano Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great tutorial!

@Mrtimekilla 3 жыл бұрын

My boots are ripped but the joints are tight. Should I replace them or wait?

@ZHPGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Yes they should be replaced

@toddbob55 3 жыл бұрын

How many miles are on that Ranger? at the time of ball joint replacement?

@ZHPGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Around 130k

@eldeladiaspora7336 2 жыл бұрын

the video is very good but I want to know where you bought your ball joints press

@ZHPGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we got it from Snap On

@gregthroberts 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering. I just ordered my parts to change the lower ball joints and upper control arms. When I ordered I put in the wrong engine size. The parts are on the way.... does engine size matter, when you replace suspension parts?

@ZHPGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Not in this case of these style Ford Rangers, it shouldn’t matter.

@orion4902 4 жыл бұрын

Here is a man who loves his work! Can't beat that...

@Lugenfabrik Жыл бұрын

“We’ll just let the caliper hang...” Bro...😂 Great video btw. Just noticed a few days ago that the boot on the driver side ball joint is torn open, your video showed me everything I need to know.

@Bluebird-qd2rx 3 жыл бұрын

I'm no mechanic but you never just let the caliper hang. Use rope, wire or bungee cord to support it.

@ZHPGarage 3 жыл бұрын

If it can handle 1400 pounds of brake pressure, it should be just fine.

@joseaguinaga7670 3 жыл бұрын

@@ZHPGarage is hose pressure, not pressure from the weight of the caliper, two diferent things.Other than that good video , well explained.

@ronmcnabb 3 жыл бұрын

I actually stopped watching at this point. You NEVER let a caliper hang from the flex hose, you risk tearing the hose.

@007jhagga 3 жыл бұрын

@@ronmcnabb only stupid mechanic wanabees let calipers hang.

@007jhagga 3 жыл бұрын

@@ZHPGarage talk to any real mechanic who knows what he is doing and ask him if is ok to let the caliper hang. 1400 psi of oil - on the installed positionif you hang the danm thing (caliper) by the hose, that is a different story.

@arthurcutaiar9994 Жыл бұрын

You hang your calipers, i bettou wear rubber gloves too. Ha ha ha ha.

@tombeur1960 10 ай бұрын

👍👍👍

@user-by4jp7dv2t Жыл бұрын

Never let the caliper just hang like that ! You'll be replacing the brake hoses !

@Pavix1976 3 жыл бұрын

Has a $800 Snap-on cordless impact, and a $750 snap-on ball joint press but doesn't have a $60 pair of snap ring pliers

@ZHPGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Just because we didn’t use them, doesn’t mean we don’t have them. They were at home.

@Pavix1976 3 жыл бұрын

@@ZHPGarage Fair enough. Informative video, thanks for posting!

@joseaguinaga7670 3 жыл бұрын

He has them , just does not use them. pry bar works also.

@larrylaverne9547 2 жыл бұрын

A good mechanic knows when it's OK to not use the correct tool.... ;-)

@jpenn980 Жыл бұрын

it's good to know you can do it with out them. Great job ZPH !

@lawrencemeyers1212 3 ай бұрын

Yo u never leave brake caliber hang on it hose use brake hanger or use boung cord

@xddhuh Жыл бұрын

what the actual fuck.. at 8:14 he just installs the snap ring with 3 seconds and a screwdriver.. either my snap rings are overbuilt to fuck or he needs to go compete in strongman competitions asap

@dylangibson2290 11 ай бұрын

I'm surprised he was able to hand press the ball joint in. I'm currently driving to the auto store with my tail between my legs to buy a air compression drill.

@xddhuh 11 ай бұрын

@@dylangibson2290 honestly you can hand press them in no problem if you have a solid ball joint press with a breaker bar pipe

@dylangibson2290 11 ай бұрын

@@xddhuh yea, I actually ended up doing it by hand. Turns out I had the wrong kit or something just didn't work with the kit I rented. Ended up buying a kit from Harbor Freight that worked like a champ.