Ram 2500 Diesel 4x4 Ball Joint Removal and Install

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Kendor Farms

Жыл бұрын

Changed the ball joints in a 2011 Ram 2500 4x4 diesel, hopefully this will help you change them yourself.

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@nathanurick8320 9 ай бұрын

Dude you make this stuff look so simple. This is the only way I can do any work on my ram 3500 is watching guys like you.

@KendorFarms 9 ай бұрын

I try to make it look easy... but problems can always pop up

@floydrturbo1 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, very good camera work, explanations, and no music. Well done.

@RaymundoLopez-gv9cf Ай бұрын

Thank you very very much sir , got a quote for $1675 for labor and parts , did it my self for $500 and got my self new tools . Very helpful video

@JB-kw4ug Жыл бұрын

You put together a great video. I was thinking of doing this myself, now I have no doubt! Thanks!

@omorin34 2 ай бұрын

Best ball joint replacement video. Thank you. Doing mine next week and I think I'll need a larger socket.

@KendorFarms 2 ай бұрын

Thanks brother, good.luck!

@czealtamahawk1228 Жыл бұрын

You made it real easy and saved thousands having a big steak dinner and smile on your face. Thanks

@palmerhagen7658 3 ай бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing. I looked these parts up and I noticed they are knurled. I was told not to put in knurled ball joints unless you absolutely have to.

@KendorFarms 3 ай бұрын

Mist have something used to help keep it place other them a retaining clip. The ball joint takes the compression when installing and shouldn't affect the knuckle

@shaneanthony4337 Жыл бұрын

awesome video, great job explaining and showing everything

@KendorFarms Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@vikingo776 5 ай бұрын

This is a great video but people with older trucks and salty roads need to add some penetrant oil maybe a couple days before the work! But I love this video

@waasy0706 6 ай бұрын

Great video!

@alex_from_texas_ 7 ай бұрын

Great job 👏

@chadjohnson7544 Жыл бұрын

Very good video

@brewers-country8903 Ай бұрын

Good video!

@user-nw5li1lt3h Жыл бұрын

Excellent Thank you

@8mywaythruit 10 ай бұрын

Hey great video and info. Do you think it makes a difference in terms of life span if they have a grease fitting? My '16 ram 2500 are due soon and not sure which way to go. How have yours held up? Thx

@Subsonik762 6 ай бұрын

This video is an invaluable resource thank you! Where did you source your ball joints? Part number/Brand?

@KendorFarms 6 ай бұрын

If I remember right I ordered them from RockAuto

@MJM2014S Жыл бұрын

I can verify that the axle nut is 1-11/16. Just did this on my 2012 ram 2500 diesel 4x4. Bought the socket at AutoZone since I needed it same day

@robobiss444 Жыл бұрын

Depends on the year… mine is a 2017 and is 34mm. Much smaller than 1-11/16

@Christinme03 Жыл бұрын

Dude, this was awesome! Mine are gone on my 2011 - 2500 Cummins (gonna do this next week). Really appreciate the video, thorough and straight to the point. Question: did you have to remove everything off the other side before you could remove the axle?

@KendorFarms Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks a lot. I tried to make it as simple as possible... it really isn't that bad. The other side was the same... everything has to cone off to get the axle out. Last thing off would be the wheel bearing then the axle would come out

@delanojames269 6 ай бұрын

A Boss!

@russiaKGB 6 ай бұрын

my dogs do same always jump in to my truck

@sheff66666 Жыл бұрын

You ever have any problems with them yet. Just installing mine from originals. The package says not to push on the top portion

@rodleypumpkins4174 2 ай бұрын

Ball joint delete. Bout $650 but it’s way better. All metal on metal nothing to wear out. If you do they replace them for free. American iron off-road.

@chrishorger8528 7 ай бұрын

Wish you would have went over the lower ball joint a little better on the install! Thats the tough one, But good video! Thanks you

@chadoliver9877 Жыл бұрын

1and 5/16 inch for axle nut

@davidhigle5427 Жыл бұрын

How are you liking the TTX ball joints? I’ll be replacing moogs on my 03 and don’t want moogs again.

@KendorFarms Жыл бұрын

Well they looked heavier then the moog I had spent a fortune on a few years ago hoping for a longer life span. So far, so good with the new ones

@logansommers8469 11 ай бұрын

My 2016 Ram 2500, Cummins axle nut is 33mm. Fyi for anyone else wanting to do this on a newer truck.

@shaneanthony4337 Жыл бұрын

how did you know they were going bad, there is a squeaking/creaking noise when I turn my wheel to the right, I was told it sounds like the ball joint

@KendorFarms Жыл бұрын

Could wiggle it with the tire jacked up

@Polskmofo Ай бұрын

Do you happen to know if this is the same procedure for a gen 5? Thanks. Good video.

@KendorFarms Ай бұрын

It should be, I don't think they've changed much

@Polskmofo Ай бұрын

@@KendorFarms thanks

@howierasmussen 7 ай бұрын

Is there a grease you recommend for greasing the new ball joints ?

@KendorFarms 7 ай бұрын

I think personally I go with a synthetic

@madman432000 Жыл бұрын

So you had to pull the bottom one back out to rotate the grease fitting to the correct position?

@KendorFarms Жыл бұрын

I can't remember but I think I had it right, if not I moved it to point to the rear possibly

@billtrefts9238 4 ай бұрын

Another video says install to front door fitting is at 11 o’clock with noon at front and left at 1:00. Whoever put my left lower b-joint in pointed it to 9:00. No way to grease it unless the hub is removed.

@KendorFarms 4 ай бұрын

@billtrefts9238 Yea you gotta watch for that!

@trevorb3521 9 ай бұрын

Why do you pull the axle back out a bit after you push it all the way in?

@KendorFarms 9 ай бұрын

Can't remember but I do know that it comes out a bit after it goes through the bearing to be tightened. It doesn't sit bottomed out

@corsair12760 Жыл бұрын

My axle shaft nut on 2002 Dana 60 is 1-11/16”, I’m really having trouble breaking it free!! Any suggestions??

@KendorFarms Жыл бұрын

Propane torch to help break it free and some penetrating oil

@corsair12760 Жыл бұрын

Use a sliding 3/4” Tbar breaker with a cheater bar

@brianshannon4368 7 ай бұрын

What's brand are those ball joints and how are they holding up? You mentioned princess auto so I'm assuming you are Canadian?

@KendorFarms 7 ай бұрын

Yea Canadian, they seem to be ok so far. I've bought the best and they didn't last 2 years so I guess it's just going to be common practice changing them every couple years. I don't remember the brand, it may be in the box in the video

@r12001995 6 ай бұрын

Looked like MEVOTECH from Rock auto he said TXK7467 Ball Joint $ 49.79 $ 0.00 2 $ 99.58 MEVOTECH TXMS25506 Ball Joint $ 61.79 $ 0.00 2 $ 123.58 Shipping Ground $ 11.99 Tax $ 17.05 Order Total $ 252.20 Visa -$ 252.20 Balance Due $ 0.00

@jpenadelaify 2 ай бұрын

Would a Milwaukee 3/4 elec impact pull it down into the sock3t or would you need a air impact?

@KendorFarms 2 ай бұрын

Battery would work just fine

@jpenadelaify 2 ай бұрын

@@KendorFarms thanks. I got a 3/4 corded Milwaukee impact

@slangingiron4016 Жыл бұрын

Did you put the truck in 4x4 before doing this?

@jeffro1245 4 ай бұрын

the vacuum disconnect front end or (CAD) (dodge) stopped the use of the CAD system in 02. 2003 to 2012 didnt have it, Dodge brought it back in 2013+ models. if your truck is a non CAD model you dont need to place the vehicle in 4wd

@nyenergytrader 9 ай бұрын

Do you need an alignment after doing this job?

@KendorFarms 9 ай бұрын

Shouldn't if replacing with stock ball joints

@francisco-javiergarcia4264 11 ай бұрын

My wife just bought me the 2010 dodge ram 2500 slt crew cab 6.7 ltr about 1 week ago and ive learned after swapping out the upper and ball joints i took it for an alignment and per manufactured there is no camber/caster to adjust. You need to buy the ball joints with proper camber /caster with + or - on it or is just me?? If so what the recommendation?

@KendorFarms 11 ай бұрын

There should be a factory adjustable camber bolt on the front of the lower radius arm. I don't believe the camber has an adjustment like you say unless it's build into the ball joints, but unless something has happened to it or you need it for a certain type of tire the camber shouldn't need any adjustment

@francisco-javiergarcia4264 11 ай бұрын

@@KendorFarms I wish that was the case I took it to brake plus they failed miserably and. I also took it to big o tires who actually got it close to right. Other then that everyone telling me there is no adjustment on these 4th gen dodges and has no adjustment specs according to manufacturer 🤷

@waynet3454 9 ай бұрын

I have brought my 2014 2500 in for upper ball joint replacement and was told there has to be a pre-alignment done as to determine which driver's side ball joint to order + or - as you have mentioned

@francisco-javiergarcia4264 9 ай бұрын

@@waynet3454 Thank you for that response. I might take you up on it next time I do my ball joints I'll go the pre alignment and ordered the correct ball joints from + or - on it. I'm still learning so much about my truck and only problem I'm having is all emissions system... so there that. I already bought the monster ram I might install this weekend or next week

@r12001995 6 ай бұрын

@@francisco-javiergarcia4264 How'd the monster ram install go?

@afsecurity Ай бұрын

Going to try this on my 2006. Same procedures?

@KendorFarms Ай бұрын

Yea should be pretty much the same

@afsecurity Ай бұрын

@@KendorFarms thanks for the quick reply. Ordering parts today through rock auto. Got a couple of quotes from dealer and shop. 2700 for ball joints and bearing hub.

@cocheranironworksllc 6 ай бұрын

Why not just leave the bearing attached to the axle and remove the 4 bolts from the back and pull both out as 1 assembly

@KendorFarms 6 ай бұрын

Yea you can do that I guess

@JA-ux7dd Жыл бұрын

Damn I gave RAM 2700 bucks to do both sides with bearings...

@KendorFarms Жыл бұрын

The price is insane at a shop!

@FoilPowell Жыл бұрын

I was quoted 1200-1500

@noelortiz2557 Жыл бұрын

This job can be a pain in the ass believe me if you do not have the right tools or your truck is extremely rusty and don't have time the best thing to do would be take it in I took 8 hours and work at a dealer 1000 thousand dollar ball joint press from Mac broke the lower was a pain in the ass did not budge with heat had to beat it out like a king pin !! Also note used napas top line for customer they failed in 4000 miles get them from dealer or a higher end brand !