How To use a Ball Joint Removal Tool to remove and install ball joints 2019
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Күн бұрынIn this video I Describe how To use a ball joint press to remove and install pressed in ball joints in a lower control arm on a Ford F-150.
My Ford F-150 didn’t pass state inspection because the 2 lower ball joints were bad so I decided to change them myself to save some money. In no mechanic and ran into a few problems!
I was struggling to get the ball joints in and needed a part for the press that I did not have so I had to make something work with a piece of pipe! Oh yeah and I snapped the end of the cv joint off by Overtorquing the nut so I don’t do that!
Watch for my tips and don’t forget to comment below if you ran into the same problems
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@chief9161 2 ай бұрын
Great video and information! I've been watching videos on how to use this tool because I am not a mechanic either and need to do the ball joints on my blazer... Wanted to save some money and do it myself too! Thank You for your video and God Bless!
@ApexHotShot 17 күн бұрын
Jeremiah, thanks for this video and demonstration on how to use the pieces in the kit. I will suggest that the next time you have trouble loosening or tightening something with a breaker bar, consider sliding a length of pipe over the breaker bar handle to get a longer “reach”. The extra length / leverage will make the work much easier. I sometimes use the handle from my floor jack.
@richardturner7159 3 жыл бұрын
that thumb looks good, now you're an official mechanic.
@JohnSmith-vq1kf 3 жыл бұрын
the struggle was real....in getting back in....never seen anyone work so hard....but, it worked...
@JeremiahMcintosh 3 жыл бұрын
It sure was difficult! I should’ve put the ball joints in the freezer the night before🤔
@ernestosolorzano5420 4 жыл бұрын
Hi,I am ASE certified.You did great.If the c clamp would not hit anything just let it hit the lower arm so you don't have to put your foot against it.And yes they are a tight fit .And nothing of the tool will break,maybe a socket or the breaker bar but the tool is tough.Good video keep making them.
@JeremiahMcintosh 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ernesto I really appreciate that!
@iounatta 6 ай бұрын
Exactly, and use your floor jack handle as a pipe extension on that breaker bar. Leverage is an old mans friend here!
@noelbodenheimer7924 4 жыл бұрын
A little advice next time you try that when the ball joint starts getting tight tap the control arm with a hammer all around the ball joint and it will actually jump up in the control arm then tighten the tool and repeat hope that helps
@JeremiahMcintosh 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice Noel. I did try tapping on the controller arm with a hammer but was afraid to hit it to hard because They are aluminum.
@Liberty-Freedom-Outdoors 3 жыл бұрын
Also nit sure how you made your knuckle loose a lot of ppl use a puller or try to a simple Plumbers torch is what I use all the time ! Just heat it good and a couple hits it pops loose
@oldiron4135 3 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahMcintosh Your not going to hurt the aluminum as long as your not smashing the life out of it. Remember, it holds your tire on at 60+ plus mph. going over/through cracks, pot holes, drip offs and turning. Thats is a tremendous amout of torque going against that whole unit. A few love taps isnt going to hurt it one bit.
@angelramirez7747 3 жыл бұрын
I did upper and lower ball joints last week. It was definitely a bear. You did a great job with the installation. 😎👍
@colinalston6727 4 жыл бұрын
I put the new ball joint in the freezer overnight ( the metal casing of the ball joint contracts slightly allowing it to go inside the housing more easily). Don’t forget to oil the threaded shaft to avoid damage. Also consider tapping bottom of c clamp with a large mallet whilst tightening on threaded shaft. Works for me every time !
@JeremiahMcintosh 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips I’ll definitely give that a try next time I have to change ball joints!
@guesswhomartin9249 Жыл бұрын
Ok... There's an idea, I didn't think of that one.
@terranceprice7006 Жыл бұрын
And may be use a heat gun to expand the alloyarm.
@thecanke9250 9 ай бұрын
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@VolksdeutscheSS 3 жыл бұрын
Jermemiah, good video. Very informative. I removed a ball joint from my Honda Civic, 2005 LX. I always use the impact hammer. A ratchet or open-end wrench just crushes the stud.
@garrettlivingston8577 4 жыл бұрын
I did the same thing with my axle nut. Snapped it right off and was pissed. Lol...glad to see someone else did that and admitted to it. Thanx for the video
@JeremiahMcintosh 4 жыл бұрын
Lol I was actually trying to do it the right way with the torque wrench but my torque wrench never clicked LOL
@garrettlivingston8577 4 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahMcintosh lol I had mine set at 50 or 60 lol
@ronaldcagnina787 7 ай бұрын
My friend you doing a great job I was just in the future to get a cast iron fence pipe they will not bend and give you the leverage you need
@jordanherrmann9584 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! I'm about to attempt this on my F250 upper and lower ball joints. I rented the tool from the local Autozone- I appreciate you showing how it works!
@JeremiahMcintosh 4 жыл бұрын
No problem at all hope you found this helpful. This was my first attempt at doing it I’m glad I made a video to be able to help others. I did have a lot of comments about putting the new ball joints in the freezer the night before which makes them slightly smaller and easier to install. If you try this let me know how it works out and good luck!
@jordanherrmann9584 4 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahMcintosh Haha well they've been sitting outside overnight and we're in Utah so I recon they got pretty cold! We'll see how it goes, thanks!
@trtrvdcv 4 жыл бұрын
Dont ever sit under the truck like that. I did that very thing one time and she came off the stands and my legs wwere under the front diff and I bet there wasnt more then a 1/4 between my legs and the diff. Only thing that stopped it thank God was the bigger brake rotors I had put on the truck. Had they been stock my nickname today would be stumpy
@JeremiahMcintosh 4 жыл бұрын
Good tip thanks for the advice! Glad you made it out ok!
@monktontrimble763 Жыл бұрын
Torch the arm so the hole expands and freeze the balljoint overnight
@kevinhancock4064 4 ай бұрын
Why I always put the wheel under car /jack /axle stands to..all about safety
@dw.7655 3 жыл бұрын
Nice job. I bought a kit from Eastwood, Pottstown, PA for about $40.00. Going to try my ball joints on my 1986 F150, 2WD with 104000.0 miles. Never been changed, but a little loose.
@pennyhelga3628 Жыл бұрын
You made the part you needed . You a mechanic now !
@jrios030284 4 жыл бұрын
TODAY I DID ON MY MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS IN A 5 HOURS MAKE ME TO FINISH IT, BUT I DID THANKS YOU FOR YOU TUTORING GO BLESS YOU 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@JeremiahMcintosh 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you I’m glad to know it helped you!
@jannyperalta5572 2 жыл бұрын
Great job at explaining and using the tool I never changed one till now and this was definitely useful. I just have to wait till tomorrow to get the top adapter or homedepot for a piece of pipe. Thanks a lot
@JeremiahMcintosh 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@keithbrier4397 3 жыл бұрын
You do better work than some of these so called mechanics I have seen.
@JeremiahMcintosh 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Keith! That’s one reason I try to do most of the work Myself!
@Analyzer52 Ай бұрын
When you are pressing the ball joint in, you have the C Clamp upside down. The black part is doing the pressing, so it should be coming up from the floor, not down from the top. That's why it's fighting so much, and you had to make the piece. Only do it the way you did it if there is no other option due to clearance. Look at some other videos, and you will see the mistake you made in your setup. It worked, but it made it way harder than it had to be.
@TonyGSiab 2 жыл бұрын
You've done pretty well there
@robertvel2462 3 жыл бұрын
great help and explanation on how to use it as I am going to get to do this tomorrow thanks so much.
@JeremiahMcintosh 3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome And good luck I hope it goes easier for you than mine LOL. I’ve heard people say put the ball joints in the freezer the night before and they go in a lot easier!
@timholubowitch9097 8 ай бұрын
What size was the socket you used
@saudielarcos6033 2 жыл бұрын
Lol good job! Even the simplest job turns into a mission.
@MikeBeast007 Жыл бұрын
Bro... I totally had this same problem 😭 could not fine a good explanation on the internet thank you hopefully this will help someone else 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
@JeremiahMcintosh Жыл бұрын
Happy to help Mike 👍
@RaulVR-Life 3 жыл бұрын
I changed the four ball joint to a Ram 1500, they was heavy strong. I use a the kit and a Dewalt 1/2 high torque impact. and tightening the maximum with the pistol, I had to hit him with a brown. They went out, I was surprised by the strength of that impact wrench.
@kellykolnes1954 4 жыл бұрын
Ball joints are easy with a little heat and lube . I have a big impact gun . You need lots of power !! I've never noticed any shrinkage with freezing them . I've done a before and after with thawed vs freezing and it was the same .
@terencejay8845 4 жыл бұрын
My kit arrived yesterday. Surprised how heavy it is. From watching the videos, it seems a very useful trick is to freeze the ball-joint, and heat the control arm, then fit. I'm about to find out! Lot of work due to nicking the ball-joint rubber with the separator when removing the drive-shaft for a new CV boot.
@andrewaardema7572 7 ай бұрын
Lmao i nicked the exact same thing on my brand new 30$ ball joint, now I need another 😢
@dalejrfan88intexas Жыл бұрын
Brother I ain't gonna lie. I've been fighting trying to get 2 lower ball joint for a few hours I have the press in/out tool with pie e your talking about But the knuckle seems to be preventing me from getting the c part straight up n down. I have tie rod removed. Guess I'll remove nut from upper arm and get knuckle out of yhe way. But anyhow the paper with instructions that came with tool didn't make sense. Watching you take the time out to make a video saved my day. Thank you and God bless
@JeremiahMcintosh Жыл бұрын
Awesome and glad it helped you out! Others have mentioned putting the ball joint’s in the freezer the night before That helps them go in.
@dalejrfan88intexas Жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahMcintosh make it even easier if you could put the control arm on BBQ pit or oven on low temp all night and ball joints in freezer
@dalejrfan88intexas Жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahMcintosh the techs at the automotive dealerships I worked at. And Kenworth & Pererbilt also. Like trying to get a gear on a shafts They'd heat gear overnight and put shaft in freezer
@richardgobeli4251 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation of how to for that tool. Could not get same tool to fit install of lower on Dodge Ram 1500 due to using supplied tube spacers bottom AND top. Tried just the flat adapter and all good. Thanks and subscribed.
@JeremiahMcintosh 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Richard! I’m glad this video helped you out!
@jmemixx 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s not always gonna fit certain cars and truck. I used the cup also on my 1500
@norlinblack5017 Жыл бұрын
All u have to do is when u run the ball joint up until it bottoms out loosen then clamp and put the biggest sleeve on top and the top piece on that and continue pressing. All while the bottom sleeve and bottom piece are still on the clamp with the ball joint stud still in the middle.
@faresnar09 Жыл бұрын
You did professional job.
@sdriza Жыл бұрын
You made it look so easy
@jamieprice126 4 жыл бұрын
i put a little grease on the joint and inside the control arm it goes in easy that way
@terryrush5585 2 жыл бұрын
Great job
@udayaranawaka1235 3 жыл бұрын
Cool Video. thank you
@steveolson69 2 жыл бұрын
it helps to grease the socket before you press it in .took 6 hrs.on left side half an hr. on the right side once I figuered that out and I was able to use a pipewrench handle for las little bit .last 1/16 of in. is hardest because of debris if not clean enough.
@ArmenArmenjs 3 жыл бұрын
Jeremiah Mcintosh question, Would do recommend HF press or you op out and take a different brand? if so which one, basically I need to do the same job on Chevy silverado 2004 original bJ's. Thanks great video and explanation.
@JeremiahMcintosh 3 жыл бұрын
I’m no professional but You can always try the one from Hf and if it doesn’t work take it back. In the description of this video I have a link of one similar to what I used.
@ashleybruton7076 4 жыл бұрын
Had Sam problem missing that extra cup and the one that I rented from a ol Riley's so what I had to do was just get ahold pipe wrench and lay it sideways and just open it up just a little bit bigger then the hole to get that 3/16 rise for the o ring put that fitting on top cuz I didn't have no pipe to cut the way you didbut yeah that's pretty smart thinking I try to find a old pipe ir something around the yard 2 that I can trying to cut
@AndreBarnett 2 жыл бұрын
This is the exact comment I was looking for
@Awed1b Жыл бұрын
Jeremiah, Thanks for the video. I was hurting for you as you tightened it up. Get a stronger impact wrench! The fit is pretty much an interference fit and the aluminum was probibly sheering (galling) in tenth of thousandths at every imperfection as you were pressing the steel ball joint up. Hence the struggle. Also, any slight cocking of the angle between the two causes almost impossible pressures. hence the suggestions of tapping the control arm with a hammer. I hope you use some safety glasses. Those breaker bars and sockets can snap. Helpful video!
@chrismurphy5564 4 жыл бұрын
tip.. freeze the joint overnight, also dont hold the clamp w your foot, let it go around to the control arm that way it will hold it and you can stand up and pull on the breaker bar, clean the hole first with a brush and a lil grease will help it slide in
@guesswhomartin9249 Жыл бұрын
Dude, like you said; you're not a mechanic. I'm not either. But I do have a comment that would make your job either. Use the cup on the bottom to put the ball joint back in. But instead of using this tool, use a flood jack instead. The weight of the car will cause the ball joint back in. You might get lucky and puts the ball joint all the way back in. I didn't get so lucky, I had to use that special tool for just the finish touch to put the final little ring thing. Using the floor jack and the weight of the car is better that fighting with this thing. My idea anyway. Love your video. Thank you for sharing. have a great day. I see this video is at least 3 years old.
@JeremiahMcintosh Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion but it was so tight I doubt it would have went in even half way like that.
@alsautner1732 3 жыл бұрын
Good Job...!
@garylozowski1419 5 ай бұрын
Heating the lower control arm (carefully) before assembly, will allow easier installation
@JeremiahMcintosh 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@davidowencunningham2743 2 жыл бұрын
Where you got your foot? MOVE YOUR FOOT so clamp swings around onto control arm to push on other side of ball joint to make it even pushing in and gives you more leverage! You are trying to push it in on a angle!
@lmbear 2 жыл бұрын
You did a great job. My only suggestion is to buy a Milwaukee fuel 1/2" drive impact wrench to help with this job. That's what I use and it makes it much easier than trying to use a breaker bar or similar tool.
@JeremiahMcintosh 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I tried my air impact gun but it didn’t work at all!
@alankoza1917 6 ай бұрын
I had same issue as you tool I rented didn't have small sleeve.. had to make up something
@williedog1127 3 жыл бұрын
A cooler, 1 bag of ice and a box of table salt. In the cooler for about 30 and it'll push right in. I use this method putting bearings in excavator buckets on the job site. Saved a ton of money from the machine shop guys!
@JeremiahMcintosh 3 жыл бұрын
Good tip but what does the table salt do? Seems like it would make it rust easier?
@willt8717 Жыл бұрын
That ford is getting its last set of ball joints that's for sure.
@Liberty-Freedom-Outdoors 3 жыл бұрын
Abewr it was so easy ! Besides the press tools don’t have the right stuff in them like this guys says I used a racer off of a barring to make mine fully seat the ball joint
@blahadaniel9671 3 жыл бұрын
Looks good a battery impact is what made all the difference in the world to me on a 2002 Chevy Blazer , upper + lowers
@JLemley1960 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like the installation problem may have been you forget to coat the ball joint and the bore with the Permatex. On parts that don't require/include the Permatex, it's a good idea to use some anti-seize (I like the Permatex with copper) as a lubricant. It will also make the next replacement job easier. Blessings 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@JeremiahMcintosh 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip I coated it with the included packet that came with the new ball joints.
@chadhunter3667 2 жыл бұрын
Need to turn the press the other direction to reinstall
@MarvinResper Жыл бұрын
That's cool that's what I did made one nice job
@duanetasha Жыл бұрын
My bolt snapped how do I get it out?
@reverendbrothergenerik7976 3 ай бұрын
I had to slightly grind the adaptor of correct size because casting on jeep Liberty was slightly angled.
@bonniehamilton370 3 жыл бұрын
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@edisupriadi3858 3 жыл бұрын
Mantf.tuh alat cah kalw beli di mana?
@ChloeMomochi Жыл бұрын
I am currently doing the upper and lower ball joints on my Colorado, one side is finished and am on the lower joint first for the other side. Rusted and corroded so badly it looks more like it's fused to the knuckle. No ball joint removal tools have worked so far, using a hammer on the knuckle hasn't worked.
@soburnedout 4 жыл бұрын
Ball joint in the FREEZER- overnight if possible. Dry ice is colder so maybe use the dry ice to finish getting the metal as cold as possible. The metal will contract enough to make the job unbelievably easier
@JeremiahMcintosh 4 жыл бұрын
Great tip! I wish I knew that earlier, it would of made installation a lot easier!
@cybernescens 7 ай бұрын
It definitely takes some effort to get in.
@mohdnasirsalleh5056 2 ай бұрын
Should apply same grease on the ball joint before u press ini..
@ronaldcagnina787 7 ай бұрын
That one more suggestion when you pull that bar you should have it level I know it's hard because of torque is extreme level bar level insert
@WJHandyDad 3 жыл бұрын
I'm giving you a like, subscribe, and comment because this video is very "real" as far as putting in a ball joint. I get pissed watching the videos where they go "zip zip" with the impact wrench and the ball joint just comes out and goes back in effortlessly within a few seconds. I've spent many hours over 3 days trying to change mine out on my Charger and it doesn't really have a good way to do it on the vehicle and obviously off the vehicle you can't do it with a breaker bar unless you have a heavy duty rig to hold the knuckle/control arm that you are pressing in or out of. Like you, I've cranked on mine so hard I'm afraid I'm going to break something (possibly even me).
@JeremiahMcintosh 3 жыл бұрын
Lol yes mine were very hard to get in. If you were to remove the control arm off the vehicle you could use a hydraulic press if you have one. Someone had mentioned placing the Ball joints in the freezer the night before which helps them shrink just slightly and makes them go any easier but I’ve never tried it.
@WJHandyDad 3 жыл бұрын
I finally got the 2 on my Charger done - took me 4 days of beating on them and 2 shops that couldn't do it. Literally hours of beating on them with a sledge hammer is what it took to get them out. I'm wondering if prior owner put JB weld on them or something. I completely bent the C clamp trying to remove them. Impact wrench wouldn't even move them a mm
@JeremiahMcintosh 3 жыл бұрын
Wow sounds like they were a pain to get out! How hard was it to get the new ones in?
@WJHandyDad 3 жыл бұрын
not as bad, but the C clamp broke so I ended up having to hammer them in. I dremeled them out and cleaned them up before the install, and greased them up but not enough to make it easy
@JeremiahMcintosh 3 жыл бұрын
Mine were the complete opposite they were easy to get out but tough to install. Glad you got it figured out!
@barrycashion9346 12 күн бұрын
I'm definitely not mechanic by trade but learning more each repair lol put BALL JOINTS in freezer couple days b4 if possible, you can push em in by hand...good day
@rejmonwilson 5 жыл бұрын
Need more torque, I will be using my electric impact for job, great video.🙀😱😲😢🥵👏🏾👍🏿🤙🏾🇯🇲🇨🇦
@jeffleblanc8850 3 жыл бұрын
I think he needs a bigger compressor
@otahu26 2 жыл бұрын
het the metal with a small torch and put the ball joint in the freezer. Or try a little tap tap tap on the top of the screw drive. it'll go right in.
@jimbandelean5802 2 жыл бұрын
I think the lock tight compound might be setting up because of long install time. Measure male and female and determine if setting compound is even necessary.
@andyseamaster 6 ай бұрын
A larger breaking bar will help. It's all about torque. Great job anyway!
@kevinhancock4064 4 ай бұрын
That ckamp held well ive broken 1 b4
@wsfwsf1497 2 жыл бұрын
Is that white bucket your jackstand?
@JeremiahMcintosh 2 жыл бұрын
Lol no. Someone else said the same thing!
@2koolforyou88 3 жыл бұрын
I had to buy that master ball joint kit just to use that small piece to press back in my kit didn't have it from hf $69 investment to have now that it have all the pieces if I have to press and replace joints
@Anderson-HandForged 3 жыл бұрын
good job also putting a pipe on breaker bar would give more leverage and tapping control arm
@themayor8730 4 жыл бұрын
Usually freeze them first
@JeremiahMcintosh 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you I’ll try that next time And hopefully they go in easier!
@goldie_box2904 4 жыл бұрын
How long wouldyou suggest freezing it?
@JeremiahMcintosh 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen other people recommending freezing the ball joints overnight.
@theDaftman 3 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahMcintosh 3 days freezer, i could almost push them in lol. no big barker bar need.
@JeremiahMcintosh 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Sounds like they went in a lot easier than mine!
@jrockaz548 Жыл бұрын
Orion tech sells a kit works good for around 42
@jovanluit8262 9 ай бұрын
Tell the Wife if she would make some Spinage. POPEYE THE SAILER MAN TOOT TOOT
@paulbutler6005 3 жыл бұрын
Yes they are hard to put in. Turn it 1/4 turn and wait 40 seconds. Metal will creep over 40 to 60 seconds. Then turn it some more. They are very hard to press in.
@matmamat9690 2 жыл бұрын
Can we put some grease around the hole to make it easier to go in?
@raffieb762 3 жыл бұрын
I was sore for days after I did this haha!😜
@JeremiahMcintosh 3 жыл бұрын
😂 lol me too
@morley3810 3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if heating the control arm would help? I know when changing steering stem bearings on a motorcycle the bottom bearing will usually just drop right on if heated and the shaft is frozen. It is typically a press fit. I just wonder if the same principle would apply? Need to be careful with aluminum, but on a cast spindle it should be safe
@JeremiahMcintosh 3 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure but a few people have mentioned freezing the ball joints overnight.
@ROB3720032000 2 жыл бұрын
i just did this yesterday and yes it is hard to press it back in doing it by hand, i couldnt get my impact on going back in so yea doing it by hand sucks lol
@JeremiahMcintosh 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen others comment about sticking the new ball joint in the freezer overnight. I will definitely be trying that next time!
@willscotmont 11 ай бұрын
You should not use grease on the new ball joint. That actually fills the gap between the joint and the knuckle making it a tighter fit. Just get the very knuckle clean. If you use any lubricant, use something very thin like LPS-1.
@JeremiahMcintosh 11 ай бұрын
There was a thin pack of a grease like substance that came with the ball joints and that’s what I used. Not sure exactly what it was though.
@stephenmcgraw3610 2 жыл бұрын
Should of put a steel tubing in the ratchet makes it easier with a longer extension
@JeremiahMcintosh 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion. I was afraid it was going to break!
@stephenmcgraw3610 2 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahMcintosh should be strong enough regarding your ratchet is a good brand
@rigocarranza2617 2 жыл бұрын
Important! always clean the area with sand paper and use some grease that way the ball joint can slide in easily thanks for reading my comment 🙏🙏🙏🙏🤝
@JeremiahMcintosh 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. That’s what I did but it was still hard as heck to get in!
@rigocarranza2617 2 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahMcintosh it happens boss sometimes
@michaeljamesdawson427 2 жыл бұрын
You have to lube the pressing screw, that is why is so hard
@dennissweet6758 2 жыл бұрын
Should have put the ball joint in the freezer and heated up the control arm with a torch then they just go in by pinching your fingers together
@robertjohnson-454 11 ай бұрын
If you put it in the freezer before installing it will go easier as it will shrink the metal.
@MrBchott 2 жыл бұрын
U could use a size 32 socket
@AUDIO2AUTO 3 жыл бұрын
Lube is your friend..
@emiliomanalac 8 ай бұрын
Use impact tools for easier install
@JeremiahMcintosh 8 ай бұрын
I tried but with the impact gun I had it wasn’t budging.
@qwertymohamedfaroeks7033 3 жыл бұрын
you could heat the housing first a bit, then it would go better.
@JeremiahMcintosh 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. I’ll have to try that next time!
@sheerwillsurvival2064 2 жыл бұрын
My dad back in the day put ball joints in freezer cleaned the hole and used a little WD40 to help slide in he said the pressure pushed the WD 40 out as the ball joints went in .🤷♂️
@hamiltonbrothers6782 4 жыл бұрын
I used a hammer to knoke it out then putting it back in I used a 3 ton Jack worked good for me
@JeremiahMcintosh 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I definitely don’t think that would have worked for me on mine tho they were super tight! I probably would have broken the controll arm! What was yours on?
@hamiltonbrothers6782 4 жыл бұрын
It was on 2005 mercury mountaineer
@soburnedout 4 жыл бұрын
What did you use on the opposite side of the jack? I can’t picture this with the control arm still on the vehicle
@levardawson1640 2 жыл бұрын
C clap should rest on the frame {on the left side} and not you foot.
@samspianos 4 жыл бұрын
hows yer thumb?
@JeremiahMcintosh 4 жыл бұрын
What do you mean?
@samspianos 4 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahMcintosh At around 8:00 you have a bruise and laceration on yer upper thumb which doesn't seem to be there at the beginning of the show.
@SlackersIndustry Жыл бұрын
when its the first time and it goes painfully like this you never want to do it again 😂. second time and third might be surprised that it may go easy.
@JeremiahMcintosh Жыл бұрын
Haha that’s exactly how I felt!
@axenz1 4 жыл бұрын
Maybe you need to sand paper a bit to smooth it and apply oil or WD40 for fast penetration :)
@JeremiahMcintosh 4 жыл бұрын
I did sand it smooth and used the lubricant that came with the ball joint but maybe I needed to sand it more. Someone also mentioned freezing the ball joint, maybe I’ll try that next time?
@garycorbin2789 3 жыл бұрын
Would have put a length of steel pipe on the breaker to gain leverage
@JeremiahMcintosh 3 жыл бұрын
I was afraid of breaking something lol.
@ivandavilaperez4659 Жыл бұрын
Put the new bolt join in the freezer and before install heat a little the piece to help expand a few thousandths of the inch.
@JeremiahMcintosh Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip I’ll definitely try that next time!
@Laffy1345 3 жыл бұрын
BFH works too.😂
@stuartarneaud218 Жыл бұрын
I have also did mine it was very hard 😢
@JeremiahMcintosh Жыл бұрын
Agreed! Did you succeed?
@mlez7197 Жыл бұрын
next time oil the ball joint before installation and put some grease on that C PRESS SCREW!!! USE bigger tools like a 3/4 or 1" wrachet with a 1/2 reducer !!! but wereaver
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