How to Check if a Ball Joint is Bad

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9 жыл бұрын

How to check ball joints and ball joint noise. Learn how to diagnose a bad ball joint for both an upper and lower control arm. I also quickly show you how to tell if it is a bad tie rod, bushings, or a bad bearing just in case your ball joint is not bad. A bad ball joint will make noise which is the first symptom of knowing it's bad.
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@jahbay 4 жыл бұрын

As a former mechanic I agree 100% with this video. Everything stated was accurate concise and to the point. Thank you Chris for another excellent tutorial.

@gerrimiller7238 Жыл бұрын

Except that the ball joints *can* in fact be replaced. 🤫 You just gotta know the right tech that knows how and is willing to.

@charlesrose6098 Жыл бұрын

The only thing I would add is the fact that some ball joints allow vertical play and there is a specification for them. I use this video in my classroom. Great job.

@aliyusulaiman1137 10 ай бұрын

Why is honda cars notorious for ball joint failure

@sum_kent08 10 ай бұрын

One can never be a former mechanic

@tommytomtomt 4 ай бұрын

If ur a former mechanic. Why would you be watching a instructional video on how to fix a car?😅

@pgo301 4 жыл бұрын

If a man isn't careful he can actually become a pretty descent DIY auto repairman with these type of videos. Much appreciation for the priceless tutorials.

@Stephen-br6il 5 жыл бұрын

You have to be one of the few KZfaqrs who actually DESERVE their subscribers.

@Christianhillis69420 2 жыл бұрын

yee

@sonnybunny4279 11 ай бұрын

Just had my car serviced today to replace the lower ball joint. Heard a “popping/clunking” noise when I would break, then it got to the point where the car would drift when driving. When I took it to the shop, the tech said it was dangerous to drive on and the ball joint needed to replaced. So happy that I did not ignore this and can continue to drive my vehicle. This video is still helpful 8 years later.

@benmartinez7498 9 жыл бұрын

What I like about ChrisFix is tht your straight to the point and not a long drawn out explanation.. as to why. thanks ChrisFix..

@Carlos-hr9kg 6 жыл бұрын

Ben Martinez sometimes the “whys” need to be known

@nickcimino3778 5 жыл бұрын

Ben yes, even tho he's not a "mechanic for 50 years" he still knows what he's talkin about!

@korndawggy1801 5 жыл бұрын

@@Carlos-hr9kg because wear and tear.

@JesusGodHolySpirit3 5 жыл бұрын

Dude BM naw dude I stopped watching this dude because of all the fing side notes he does super annoying + he works on random cars

@sshyshy6097 5 жыл бұрын

1234 rev up your engine

@scotmetcalf2745 4 жыл бұрын

Chris I have been a get bye mechanic for the last 60 years and I learn so much watching your videos. Always thought I knew what I was doing changing brakes but after watching your 10 tips on them I realized I was missing important steps and things to check! You ROCK bud thanks so much.

@ryanlenigan7517 Жыл бұрын

That’s crazy, 60 years and u still missing important steps.. feel bad for customer cars

@scotmetcalf2745 Жыл бұрын

@@ryanlenigan7517 Ha Hahaha O hell no I’m a what you call a shade tree mechanic,I definitely know many mechanics,fly by the seat of my britches mechanic. I’d feel sorry for customers too but it’d be a different mechanic if I had a shop for sure. Have a good one

@mrc79 8 ай бұрын

takes a lot of humility to say this and I commend you. Everyone has things to work on. And to acknowledge it is something to be praised.

@tommytomtomt 4 ай бұрын

For 60 years? I think it's a little bit too late buddy to start learning...lmao

@ronaldf.centeno8503 3 ай бұрын

Never too late to learn something new

@bethsamons6071 4 жыл бұрын

That was an awesome Video! My husband passed away close to 2 years now and it's been ruff to having to do things like this on my own. and I may not can fix every time but at least with great people like Chris I know pretty much what's wrong with my Jeep. Thank you so much Chris!!:-)

@toddhefer-en3kh 7 ай бұрын

God Bless in Jesus Christ Name Amen.

@user-qd5tq8wk2z 6 ай бұрын

عملية خطيرة وتتطلب صلابة في التثبيت للسيارة لان فيها زعزعة علاوة على انها معلقه

@giveme10feet 2 жыл бұрын

Once AGAIN you have saved me $$$ and time trying to figure out what that noise was! God Bless u man, keep helping us keep those wheels turning safely!

@woofa421 6 жыл бұрын

28 seconds into Chris fix and chill and you find out you have bad ball joints.

@breezybee8538 6 жыл бұрын

woo fa 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@zulumike3228 6 жыл бұрын

woo fa niicccce

@ps3boss98 6 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment lol

@TrevorMD7 5 жыл бұрын

L.M.F.A.OOOOOOOOOO

@kristopherabramovic205 5 жыл бұрын

Got to have the perfect ball...joints! aha brand new

@fiveo9127 2 жыл бұрын

You make some excellent videos, thanks. I followed your quick radiator and heater core flush. The job was simple and smooth just like your directions. I just got my inspection sticker and the mechanic said there's a tiny bit of movement on the drivers side ball joint. Now I can visualize what to look for. Thanks again

@aejenne84 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir that was exactly what I needed to know. I appreciate you getting right to the point and not wasting our time with a long unnecessary commentary.

@kevinkalyn4081 5 жыл бұрын

after a 3 min video i feel like a mechanic now. im over here diagnosing all my neighbors cars. o riley’s should be paying me a cut for the amount of ball joints i helped them sell. very helpful, great video

@tonywilliams3253 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris you the man, people should appreciate you way more than you get credit for.

@craigerickson1910 8 жыл бұрын

Clear and simple, best video I've seen to explain how to check ball joints. Your video photographer does an xlnt job detailing things, good focus, good framing, it's all great stuff.

@junwaen9649 6 жыл бұрын

Craig Erickson I don’t think he has a photographer he just sets the camera up it’s all him

@TaijiArban 6 жыл бұрын

ITS YA BOIII Yeah I believe he does this all by himself with some help from his father from time to time.

@kellog8868 5 жыл бұрын

Craig Erickson o

@genericusername1365 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris. I watch a lot of car repair videos and I'm glad your videos have a friendly and positive attitude.

@Akula114 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Chris. Quick, to the point and easily understandable. Well done!

@billthompson5644 5 жыл бұрын

Chris Fix, I really do appreciate your videos. I've never regretted subscribing your Channel, thank you for your VAST wealth of knowledge.

@nicholaswilder8710 3 жыл бұрын

Chris, I love that you have gained so much confidence over the years. Not that you weren't confident in your older videos; it's just that now you have more assertion in your voice and have developed an amazing online presence. I'm proud to be a follower.

@Aaron-hd8ql 2 жыл бұрын

His voice is his voice even if he sounds confident or not you are here watching his videos so yea. Dumbest comment I have ever read on youtube. Good job you deserve a gold star lol.

@nicholaswilder8710 2 жыл бұрын

@@Aaron-hd8ql That’s awfully sweet of you. XoxO. You wanna go out sometime and maybe talk about ball joints? I’ll show you mine if you’ll show me yours. I’m definitely talking about ball joints. 😉

@darrinfaulkner8911 9 ай бұрын

I have learned so much from his videos and have been watching him for years he's never steered me in the wrong maintenance direction,thank you.

@timothyoo7 9 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your clear and uncomplicated examples and instructions.

@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын

tim Jeffs No problem Tim! That is how I do all of my videos! Glad it was helpful!

@rochelleanderson882 8 жыл бұрын

So glad I came across your channel. Everything seems to be breaking on my jeep at the worst possible financial time. Just watching a couple of your videos I feel I can fix a couple things that would cost a fortune from a shop. And I want to have a little know how about vehicles so I don't get ripped off. Thanks for your extensive, detailed videos. It's very much appreciated.

@dlmanolo437 7 жыл бұрын

Rochelle Anderson - you ain't the only one...smh

@flagmichael 7 жыл бұрын

Yep - Chris's videos are the best I've seen, here or anywhere, for actually showing how it is done.

@jimmyortiz5207 7 жыл бұрын

Kelly Medley Hmm, I can only wonder why you have video on your channel titled 'Ex Sex Offender testimony'

@natedarosa3786 7 жыл бұрын

Rochelle Anderson welcome to the Jeep Life haha

@whatfreedom7 7 жыл бұрын

Rochelle Anderson so do it yourself and don't say someone is ripping you off even when they may not be.

@theblackproject-ard1221 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid Chris. I've been wondering what's the noise I'm hearing, you pinned point it!

@babbalouie3166 5 жыл бұрын

As every chrisfix video...excellently done. Thank you.

@christianriatiga3784 8 жыл бұрын

great videos bro i learned a lott... im not a mechanic or have experience but now im getting cars fixed God bless u

@johnmanjanga4484 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the knowlage. It's never to late learn.

@colchilibeck 6 жыл бұрын

Just to make it clear, when using the pry bar method you need to make sure the ball joint is not "loaded". You can do this by jacking up the lower control arm or lowering the vehicle onto a jack stand which is under the control arm (this is assuming the lower ball joint is your loaded joint). If you just jack up the vehicle by the frame and let the suspension hang, you may not get any play, even though the ball joint is worn out.

@bikemcg1361 6 жыл бұрын

Yup. Video is wrong for SLA suspensions like these. Chris should fix it.

@ahumm8280 5 жыл бұрын

I just made similar comment. Good point!

@wvadam 5 жыл бұрын

That makes sense. When you jack the vehicle up you are taking the load off the tire, but the coil spring / strut is still loading the ball joint depending on the setup.

@raiderswish 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks boys,good info

@wheelman013 5 жыл бұрын

Was going to say the same but figured I check the comments first

@ilickcarpet 3 жыл бұрын

I love your voice, it's so soothing after a stressful day.

@HellFire178 4 жыл бұрын

I just learned i have a ball joint problem. I Respect the good sound quality of this channel

@yazidabdullah7964 7 жыл бұрын

Keep on trucking bro love your work and tutorials thanks a million

@chrisfix 7 жыл бұрын

+Yazid Abdullah thanks! I'm glad the videos are helpful!

@jdemonte89 3 жыл бұрын

Was wondering what that noise was. Found out when my wheel folded in lol

@chrisfix 3 жыл бұрын

Darn! How bad was the damage?

@skipgordon7041 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you made it out alive friend

@TeoYankov1234 3 жыл бұрын

Skip Gordon Why ?

@jdemonte89 3 жыл бұрын

Ehh... broke the axle on the way down but new ball joint and new axle $95 and I'm back on the road.

@skipgordon7041 3 жыл бұрын

@@TeoYankov1234 just saying if you have a balljoint fail at 50 mph. Its basically a death sentence, glad he is still here

@penelopelgoss2520 4 жыл бұрын

Just replaced front end suspension and shocks front and back on my '99 Ford Ranger. OMG! What a difference! Lovin' my truck as it just turned 20 years July 2019 and 184,000 miles! Woohoo! Thanks Chris!! Love your vids!

@judithcopeland6821 3 ай бұрын

Every time I have a mechanical problem I search this channel first. Videos are so well made anybody can understand what is being shown. Sure appreciate this young man, he has helped countless people save a LOT of money.

@hawaiiansunrise8984 3 жыл бұрын

Nice and simple, quick and to the point. Overall a great video! Thanks

@felipetelleztorres967 4 жыл бұрын

Men ! the best tutorial . Bravo 👏🙌👍 thank you

@gaborhardy1085 5 жыл бұрын

Clear and straight to the point. This is crucial component of the car, and your video clarifies some things. Would love to see how to fix them!

@michelledenton9675 9 ай бұрын

I just want to say I’m a 49 yr old female who likes to work on my own vehicles, I don’t know exactly what I’m looking for when I have an issue sometimes but your videos are VERY helpful and easy and clear to understand. You are my GO to from now on! Thank you for being so helpful.

@genebarnes6108 Ай бұрын

This a great video.

@lindelaninzima2602 4 жыл бұрын

I found this to be very useful as my car has been making such a noise...thanks a lot my guy

@SLOWELK307 3 жыл бұрын

@ Chris Fix thank you for these videos! Question: Do I need to get an alignment done after replacing the lower ball joints or control arms??

@saltycherrypie6918 Жыл бұрын

Just had my ball joint changed and this confirms everything i felt/heard and what the mechanic told me, thanks again !

@preliator8445 3 жыл бұрын

Short and to the point, only the information needed...no bull. Thanks for the tips, very useful info.

@chrisc6874 5 жыл бұрын

This is a real mechanic - no gloves and no manicure after a day at the shop!

@RickC-jg4bj 5 жыл бұрын

A real dumb one safety first. Always wear gloves all oil, grease, fluids, fuels that you touch when working on engine's cause cancer. Don't be dumb wear gloves

@Primer9 5 жыл бұрын

@@RickC-jg4bj i agree, im here watching this video and seeing his hands and just thinking to myself " please just use gloves" xD

@jeffsafawi7947 5 жыл бұрын

1 IQ

@Madvillian 4 жыл бұрын

REAL SKIN CANCER

@christopherd6399 8 жыл бұрын

Trying to figure out if you're a better teacher or mechanic. These are the best, clearest videos for non-gear heads like me. You're seriously lifting the veil to the mysteries of the automobile underworld. lol! Hey, I can't find a 1993 F-150 control arm assembly. Both ball joints need replacing, but it looks easier to replace the whole control arm assembly, and not much more expensive. Any ideas how to get one? No auto parts stores have them.

@kittylovermybut 7 жыл бұрын

Try a site like Rock Auto, its a great store for people who drive older vehicles like me. They're inventory is huge.

@karlkarlng 7 жыл бұрын

kittylovermybut i dont think he still needs help its been 1 year

@christopherd6399 7 жыл бұрын

You are correct! I sold the truck after it sitting derelict for 6 months because I realized, despite helpful youtube videos, that I am no mechanic, and that everything I've ever endeavored to do to the truck required the purchase of some kind of specialized tool I didn't previously have. Therefore, I'm leaving that stuff to the professionals and have concentrated on guitar and painting. lol

@semere214 6 жыл бұрын

Christopher D "guitar and painting" haha that's funny. Good luck to you.

@fatboydan02 6 жыл бұрын

it's still good advice for anyone else watching this video .In addition,most of the time RockAuto has the part for less .

@HAKAMALAKADEEKYDODA 10 күн бұрын

This guy has saved me thousands of dollars in repairs at a mechanic. I'm definitely no pro but because of these videos I can fix pretty much anything on my car by myself

@chrisfix 10 күн бұрын

That's what I love to hear! I'm glad you've saved that much from the videos!

@robertclymer6948 2 жыл бұрын

As always, Thanks and blessings to you ChrisFix!!! I use your methods and advice in every project I do. Cheers from Motown.

@jakehiggins5118 6 жыл бұрын

Both of my front lower ball joints were bad and they caused my steering wheel and car to shake really bad on the highway. For the longest time I thought I had a bent rim or something. but as soon as I replaced the control arm (the ball joint itself couldn't be replaced only the whole control arm) the shaking went away. What a relief because the control arms only costed me $30 each and a few hours of a Saturday afternoon.

@chrisfix 6 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Nice work

@jakehiggins5118 6 жыл бұрын

ChrisFix thanks Chris 👍

@TortureBot 5 жыл бұрын

Jake Higgins I was just told during an oil change today that my ball joints are ruined on the driver's side. They said the passenger's side still looks like there is a lot of life left. The only anomaly I have noticed is some shaking when I brake relatively hard right before I come to a complete stop and in my driveway I sometimes hear a pop noise if I am turning in and making a 90-degree turn to back the vehicle up afterwards. Did yours shake or vibrate when you were braking?

@jakehiggins5118 5 жыл бұрын

TortureBot no mine didn't shake while braking. shaking while braking is usually caused by a warped brake rotor. Does the shaking get worse the harder you brake? If so then it's most likely a warped rotor.

@TortureBot 5 жыл бұрын

Jake Higgins yes I was wondering if it could be a warped rotor or that my rotors needed to be turned, but I had a complete brake job done about a year-and-a-half ago which included turning the rotors and the shop that I have used for probably 20 years did the work. I have never had any trouble with that shop, but I know that doesn't mean that it couldn't be a rotor. The ball joint problem should be fixed tomorrow while I'm at work. I will comment back and let you know if the shutter or shaking when I brake has went away. It seems to be a little worse when I brake hard but mostly it's shuttering right before I come to a complete stop. It doesn't do this if I'm not driving more than about 30 miles per hour, just when I am decelerating from about 55 miles an hour down to almost zero before I make a turn or something usually.

@georgemartinez8434 5 жыл бұрын

Chris fix you are the man!

@chrisfix 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad the video was helpful!

@John.Skelton 2 жыл бұрын

Lol!! This is literally the GREATEST car channel on KZfaq!! Anything I have EVER needed has been on THIS channel! This guy is like the Steven Hawking of fixing cars! 😂😂

@dennisrowe3860 20 сағат бұрын

This video literally just saved me about $100 at the local Pep Boys for a suspension diagnostic! I was driving my hummer H2 through the local Wendy’s drive-through and made a pretty sharp turn and all of a sudden I started hearing the squeaking noises. I also noticed that my driver side front tire is leaning a bit. Being far from home, I had no jack to lift the vehicle. So I go on KZfaq and type in “ do ball joints squeak when they go bad?” And lo and behold this video pops up and the vehicle in the video sounds exactly the same as my H2……. Next up!! Ordering some kryptonite ball joints.

@christophchamberlain8025 5 жыл бұрын

Great vids chris helps me all the time bro

@chrisfix 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to hear it!!!

@joelfrye1850 7 жыл бұрын

Chris i have always enjoyed your videos, thanks for all the great work. I have a question about front end noise on a 2011 escape 4wd. when i press up and down on the front passenger side there is a noticeable clicking sound so i replaced the sway bar links, this made it better but still a problem so i replaced the shock/strut assembly since i saw some oily residue near on the shock but this did not fix the problem either. I inspected the tie rod ends and the lower control arm ball joint and they appear to be ok but i might just replace them to eliminate as a potential source of the problem but what if this does not solve the problem? I am looking for anyone who has thoughts on this issue. thanks in advance

@fritzcayovids 5 жыл бұрын

Who would thumb down your video. I watched a lot of KZfaq car repair related videos and yours are some of the best. For a back yard manic from central Michigan you fill in all the blanks that more advanced guys like my self need that other KZfaqrs leave out. This video you made here is a prime example, like i new about the side to side check , but not the lift check w a big flat head, for clunking noises. That is so helpful, in the past i would have assumed it was shocks. Keep up the good work, you a like and a share from this guy.

@raiderswish 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, your the best, your videos have helped me fix my truck and save serious $$$$. Thanks bro

@elizabethmills278 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much you’re amazing, Especially for a girl that lifts the hood on her car and I can usually pinpoint what is wrong I just can’t fix it, this one guy needed help on and just by the sound alone that is exactly what my car sounds like..⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏👍♠️

@davidharper4418 8 жыл бұрын

clear and concise.

@stephensalisbury9145 5 жыл бұрын

Over bottom

@godiva1955 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I had a friend changing my front brakes and seen the joints needed to be changed. He also saw the tires on the inner side wearing thin. Brought the ball joints and ordered 2 tires from Walmart and I’m good to go now. Thanks so much fir this information. Very informative.

@robincann9759 Жыл бұрын

Great no BS video. Exactly the way I was taught to verify ball joint play.

@bobbofly 3 жыл бұрын

The tire wiggle mostly shows the condition of the wheel bearing, but will also show ball joint slop. Better way while it's lifted like that is to pry upward with a pry-bar between the pavement & lower control arm while watching the joints for vertical/horizontal play.

@herbah121general 8 жыл бұрын

Great Video Man. Thanks for sharing!

@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын

+Herbert Delaney No problem! Glad the video was helpful!

@t3mpestt460 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I was told that my ball joints are going bad and my knowledge on ball joints aren’t very good and this help me understand what to look for.👍🏻🔥

@klepetar 4 жыл бұрын

jeez Chris.. you've been so useful for me since i bought that used 350z.. thanks for this one..

@nitinbhosale01 4 жыл бұрын

Good video Chris. Please consider making a video showing all the parts of a car and its importance.

@nothingforyouhere418 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah that should be a nationwide gradeschool class

@josh-n-misti8432 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you! Helped out a lot.....Thanks Bro

@briankoz6622 3 жыл бұрын

Chris Fix, I really do appreciate your videos. I've never regretted subscribing your Channel, thank you for your VAST wealth of knowledge.

@andrewcamarillo908 5 ай бұрын

Hey Chris thank you for posting this! Not knowing a lot about steering components I was having a hard time differentiating from a bad ball joint to a bad tie rod end and also found very few resources online except for yours. So again thank you!

@kathylewis7543 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris!!!!

@peace4world84 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video. That's what happening to my honda i know what to do now

@chrisfix 5 жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful

@PivotCrocodile 3 жыл бұрын

holy shit i went thru 9 videos and none of them mentioned squeaking noises my boy christopher fixtopher came in clutch

@madkatblitz 3 жыл бұрын

Il check mine later too. Heard some unsual sound.

@nekoroms 3 жыл бұрын

in reality only the excessive play and if its totally too stiff means the joint is totally ruined..squeaking is just annoying but nothing else (might also mean the ball has something rubbing inside and will ruin it soon)

@thegfxmech5475 4 жыл бұрын

I did the lifted tire check with the hands at the 12 and 6 o clock position and it mos def had some play. I replaced the wheel bearings and it's still about the same amount of play. This vid helped me pinpoint the issue to the ball joints. This is on a 74 Charger so I should probably stop procrastinating and replace those old crusty looking ball joints already.

@loganhermus7904 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the helpful videos ChrisFix 👍🏼

@ryanturcotte8029 9 жыл бұрын

Your methods for checking balljoints will work on some suspension setups but not all. On an SLA suspension system or any other system where a balljoint is your loadbearing member u must load that balljoint (by lifting on the control arm) to check for play. The bar is used to check up and down movement on your upper balljoint. Depending on the vehicle there may be a specification for an allowable up and down play in ball joints, heavy duty ram trucks are 0.080". however no movement in and out is allowable. With most front wheel drive vehicles such as minivans and cars that have strut suspensions that have the strut as the load bearing member the balljoint can be checked without loading the balljoint as it is just a follower.

@bikemcg1361 6 жыл бұрын

I agree with ryan, but think he means "unload" and "unloading" instead of "load" and loading. Ironically, I think this truck has a SLA suspension (not sure), so he could have gotten a false negative by jacking car from the center instead of under each lower control arm. His joints must have been really shot for this to work as well as it did.

@rsanchez7111 8 жыл бұрын

You're awesome. Great vids

@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын

+rsanchez7111 Thanks!

@MIGHTYSAMINYOURFACE 8 жыл бұрын

+ChrisFix the ball joint is designed to move isnt it? I think the new one is tight because it hasnt been used.As long as the ball itself desnt have play in its case I wouldnt call it faulty.I could be wrong..

@stephencovrig8373 Жыл бұрын

So helpful! Identification of good/bad ball joint is clear!

@layla4611 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your videos Chris. They’ve helped me countless times. (Best Automotive repair youtuber on the web)👍

@shahriazamin326 5 жыл бұрын

plz make more parts test video

@ScanAlone 4 жыл бұрын

Please visit my channel to see vehicles video of DIY repair and maintenance.... If you found useful please subscribe too

@drtpredatorcontrol6093 4 жыл бұрын

You can replace the upper ball joint by cross referencing the Ford Ranger/Motorcraft Part Number and pressing the ball joint out for Mazda B Series Pickups.

@midhun6147 4 жыл бұрын

Motorcraft is sub par compared to Mazda Genuine Parts

@philb1516 Ай бұрын

Insanely practical video, bravo!

@vernettasoiset3053 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate your video no nonsense straight to the point video is spot on and was exactly what I needed thank you very much

@bodhitree33 5 жыл бұрын

Customer: The Labour on fixing those ball joints, how much does that cost? Mechanic: yes.

@skinnydipper3493 4 жыл бұрын

Its actually not a hard fix if you are a little mechanically minded. You can buy or maybe borrow ball joint drifts too bang them loose. Take out the old ones and install new ones. Will need a wheel alignment though.😊

@mattevans1643 4 жыл бұрын

All you need is a breaker bar with your lug nut sized socket. A wrench for the castle nut if your ball joints have them, a socket a wrench combo for the balljoint bolts, and a hammer. All of which, if you're an adult you should have in your house. It's one of the easiest repairs to do, which mechanics charge alot for because they have to charge you for the hour, even if it's a 20 minute job.

@polarisace9089 6 жыл бұрын

Mine broke on the trail while off roading, replacing it myself was hard, it is so hard to get out the control arm

@chrisfix 6 жыл бұрын

Dang! Did you fix it on the trail?

@polarisace9089 6 жыл бұрын

ChrisFix no, Me and my friends dragged it off the trail to the road which was pretty close and loaded it onto the truck, the ball joint let go of the A-Arm and the wheel tore up my fender a little bit, the total repair cost was 80$ because I did it myself

@mikekolb3912 5 ай бұрын

I’m a simple guy, I see a ChrisFix video and I press the like button!

@BrLaCu 4 жыл бұрын

Wow perfectly demonstrated this is amazing

@ff5gus 9 жыл бұрын

Plus you'll hear a pop when you make a turn while driving.

@ivanflores3733 3 жыл бұрын

It happens to me when I’m slowing down before I get to the light to stop

@amin6046 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, Thanks for the video, however it is a bit too basic in my opinion..... different suspension types have different methods of checking the ball joints. Please elaborate where to Jack up the vehicle based on suspension type to relieve it from spring tension to properly check the balljoint.

@msmjrlg 10 ай бұрын

QUICK, EASY, AND STRAIGHT TO THE POINT... THANKS!

@cydickey1216 2 жыл бұрын

This video is both very concise and very informative. Thank you!

@michaelfoye1135 4 жыл бұрын

All that ball joint examining and he didn't even say turn your head and cough.

@EliteNK 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@timstover414 2 жыл бұрын

I laughed a little

@lmsubman243 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering why my car made such a racket while driving over small imperfections in the road?...."I GOT UP-DOWN, SQUIGGLY-SOUNDS, coming from bad ball joints 😭

@getfitron155 Жыл бұрын

this is the Chris fix I like short and to the point

@PhongNguyen-vq2jq Жыл бұрын

Your teachings are helps. Thanks Chris

@lawscott978 6 жыл бұрын

You have to unload the ball joint to check it's play...These were completely wiped out so it wouldn't matter but jacking the vehicle up under the lower control arm shows its true condition..

@bikemcg1361 6 жыл бұрын

True on short-long arm ("SLA") suspensions, which are often found on pickup trucks and older SUVs; not so much on McPherson struts suspensions (most passenger cars).

@simeus55 6 жыл бұрын

You need gloves. Great video

@lizapineda2514 Жыл бұрын

Yeap. That was the same sound I had a couple of days ago. Great video. Right to the point without beating the bush! I took off the right tire and thought it was the metal part that is behind the rotor and I pushed it back. The sound was gone, but it came back again briefly and it was gone again. I decided to take my car to the mechanic, and he showed me that the lower ball joint it was loose. Thank you for your video. Very helpful!

@youtubeusingatisdumb Жыл бұрын

Restoring an old van. I appreciate the videos. Thanks.

@nickcimino3778 5 жыл бұрын

Rev up your ball joints!

@elkzadorjp 5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha.

@MASTERoQUADEMAN 5 жыл бұрын

Instantly seals lips after said statement

@kelinjohnson7421 5 жыл бұрын

Dun dun dun Dudu dun dun dun Dudu dun lol

@gmannubs6812 4 жыл бұрын

If yer front end goes all PIDGEON TOED and KNOCK KNEED, yer balljoints are probably screwed

@pgo301 4 жыл бұрын

Getting that on my Dodge Rampage, Thanks for that tidbit of knowledge.

@cameronfutrell543 Жыл бұрын

Great job Chris fix

@davidblood9882 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Quick and to the point. Don’t stop young man….keep the videos coming. Thank you!

@monsterhog1118 4 жыл бұрын

If you have a ford explorer then you have bad ball joints

@janetsers4895 5 жыл бұрын

sounds like every Ford on the road

@backyardburnouts8846 5 жыл бұрын

janet sers I'm guessing you drive a Chevy that's had 7 engine swaps and a rebuilt transmission?

@backyardburnouts8846 5 жыл бұрын

And new radio , no gm radio last long

@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling 2 жыл бұрын

I'm retired now with time on my hands. Once the weather improves I'm thinking of getting a Car that needs some work as a project. A week ago I'd have laughed at myself for making such a comment but I don't think there is anything I will come across that I won't find a video on your channel to help me. Thanks for the inspiration.