Ford F-150: Control Arm, Ball Joints, CV Axle & Inner Axle Seal

Ford F-150: Control Arm, Ball Joints, CV Axle & Inner Axle Seal - Remove & Replace

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6 жыл бұрын

In this video we tear into the front end of a 4x4 2011 Ford F-150. I replace the upper control arm with ball joint, I press out the lower ball joint and reinstall it, along with changing out the CV axle and axle shaft seal. -Enjoy!
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@SouthMainAuto 6 жыл бұрын

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@SergioPena20 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this Eric. I was having trouble getting into the amazon store lately on my phone

@racekar80 6 жыл бұрын

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@boforgault3212 6 жыл бұрын

I sent you good vibes but I do not think it worked as it was already out....

@AntonioClaudioMichael 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting the tools eric appreciate when I buy these tools will some of the money go to your shop would love to know what I buy from your links will help you out money wise it's the least I can do for such a great guy with the great videos

@joelquintana7587 6 жыл бұрын

South Main Auto Repair 1-2-3 uno-dos-tres 😀saludos Amigo thank you. To share thos Awesome videos.👍✌

@markrup6369 6 жыл бұрын

So, Eric, without your opinions and banter these would be just another repair video like the hundred others on YT we could watch. We watch BECAUSE of the opinions and chit chat, not in spite of. I don't care how many brake job videos you make, when you post the next one I will enthusiastically watch it. Why? Because every one of your videos is unique and I learn something every time. Don't ever stop sharing your stream of consciousness - it's what makes SMA the absolutely best car channel on YT, bar none!!

@JohnRodriguesPhotographer 5 жыл бұрын

Anyone that is offended by your opinions, should unsubscribe from everything. Everyone! I do mean everyone is entitled to their opinions and sooner or later they will express one you are offended by. Dig a whole, crawl in, scrap the dirt in over your head. You can crawl back out once your all growed up and can accept that people have differing opinions. TO be honest I don't agree with all of Eric's opinions. That being said, I respect his right to not only have them but his right to express them. Be good, be cool, and be safe!

@troywithrow8058 4 жыл бұрын

Hi to you too you y be

@rlewis1946 4 жыл бұрын

Mark Rup Well said! Thank you. RL Buffalo, NY

@MSStateBulldawg83 3 жыл бұрын

Well said!!!

@turner0224 2 жыл бұрын

“ I spray it all “ Does it do any good ? I don’t know but I feel better seeing a little panther piss dripping.......and let’s not skim over the PG 13 innuendoes between Mr. O and the Mrs. ha ha ha

@chrisfreemesser5707 6 жыл бұрын

Personally I think the opinions of a good mechanic who works on a lot of different make cars is worth gold. Any hack auto reviewer can tell you that a car handles nicely or has good pick-up or the 4WD system works well, but a mechanic is the only person who can tell you how well that car is or isn't built. At least to me that handling/pick-up/4WD doesn't matter if the suspension is made of tinsel or the engine eats head gaskets or the 4WD system is held together with plastic push-pins.

@klwthe3rd 6 жыл бұрын

Chris Freemesser extremely well stated. I couldn't agree more.

@rightlanehog3151 6 жыл бұрын

Chris Freemesser, I agree with you even more than Kenneth White agrees with you.

@HowardJrFord 5 жыл бұрын

Mechanics are like everyone else. They often have their favorite makes, and not so favorite makes of vehicle. And often times they will trash a vehicle they don't like when it has a certain problem or problems, when a vehicle that they do like may have a problem just as bad, or maybe even worse , but it's ok with them because they like that one.

@bash5995 6 жыл бұрын

I like when the horn honked, Eric quickly says"hey, it's that guy"!

@hardies1 6 жыл бұрын

Yep, I am pretty sure that was a package carrier dropping off some new goodies at SMA. :)

@klwthe3rd 6 жыл бұрын

I thought it was one of the regulars at the Steubenville county fair. Lol

@jessebuck90 4 жыл бұрын

"Every tool has a hammer side." I need this on a t-shirt!!

@JF-jm3nb 4 жыл бұрын

Hey lady that's your problem to!!!

@adred42 3 жыл бұрын

Expect torque wrenches and gauges lol

@medtec6747 3 жыл бұрын

Eric that's some merch you need to sell right there! Every tool has a hammer side

@94jimmy5 6 жыл бұрын

Mr. O, you see the good,the bad & the ugly day in & day out. You owe no allegiance to any one brand or system. Your opinion: priceless. Thanks for sharing with us.

@picturetech 6 жыл бұрын

I'm changing the heads on my 2008 Equinox as a do it yourselfer. I wanted to record the whole procedure in several parts seeing as I have almost all the time in the world. The day I started the project I ran into so many obstacles that I just gave up on the video making. It would have been a good video too as my Dexcool turned into mud, and I found cracks on both heads. I just got soooo frustrated with everything though and kept thinking to myself ... "how in the world are people able to record all of their projects and still have time to complete their projects?". YOU Eric O specifically came to mind first. Thank you, and ALL the KZfaqrs out there, (even the less than perfect video makers), that have made it possible for all of us DIY's out there. You guys have helped turn the wild, wild internet into something really useful that helps many people from all walks and lands. Thank You Eric O and everyone else.

@soldado141 6 жыл бұрын

Oh boy, I have the same car of the same year. It would've been interesting to see the full breakdown, but hopefully it's going well so far with the repair.

@picturetech 6 жыл бұрын

UGGGHHHH!, YOU SEE ...! I would have LOVED to have contributed like that to the KZfaq community, and be a part of something sooo helpful. DAMNIT MAN, I SUCK!. Well, I have a few other repairs to perform and will put forth a greater effort. It's still apart (1 week now), and maybe I'll gather Erik O's man up attitude and deliver when re-assembling the mess.

@jacquesdaoud4263 6 жыл бұрын

SocialMedia I hop everything go the way we like but after so many experience l put the worth things in front of me and never gets wrong so try to put video & we learn something from your mistakes so good luck & happy michaniklly

@johnferguson7235 5 жыл бұрын

You should flush the cooling system and replace the coolant every 5 years, minimum.

@richardbambenek2601 5 жыл бұрын

Dexcool is a crap product. That junk turned to mud in my S-10 Blazer and clogged up my heater core and caused a leak. Fifty bucks for the part and 800.00 to put it in because the car was built around the core. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR I didn't take it to GM but where I took it they didn't put Dexcool in it but they would not admit Dexcool was the cause but I knew it was after ready all the horror stories on the internet.

@davedennis6042 4 жыл бұрын

After you have fixed the same problem over and over on the same vehicle, somewhere it ceases to be your opinion but becomes fact. I appreciate your input. Scotty doesn't care what people thinks. The only problem with you is you can't say, "I've been fixin cars for 50 years..." LOL. And your videos are never boring.

@skankmuffin 6 жыл бұрын

We love your opinions. That dude can cram it.

@Eric_the_Hiking 6 жыл бұрын

skankmuffin He is the douche of the day, not Krown.

@skankmuffin 6 жыл бұрын

erlebo YES!

@xoxo2008oxox 6 жыл бұрын

And Son of a Hooha!

@klwthe3rd 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah but you have to give Eric O a lot of credit for respecting the viewers comments. Not everyone is gonna agree with Eric O but he doesn't attack him like other creators. He just states that he "calls um as he sees um" and gives the viewer the option to unsubscribe. I really appreciate Eric O. Professionalism by not being a negative force towards his comments. It shows he's above all that and does the best job he can do. Just my opinion.

@vtjmproductionsusa2390 10 ай бұрын

Watching this channel is better than trade school. I have learned so much from you. Thank you so much. I have been able to complete many repairs on my truck I would have had no idea how to do. You are the best teacher ever. Another plus and big respect for you is you don't use " cheap" parts. Quality means everything when doing any repair. Again thank you for all the knowledge and education. This is for sure a TEN ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Channel.😊

@BuckingHorse-Bull 9 ай бұрын

id reckon take that trade school money and throw at a shop or ask an existing shop if you can push a broom

@bill3641 6 жыл бұрын

I for one appreciate the fact that you share your OPINIONS on tools ,materials,designs, parts sources and manufacturers design failures. learning is why we're all here. Oh , and there is always the first amendment !! Thanks again Eric , and Mrs.O

@claudebeauchemin2134 4 жыл бұрын

You are an excellent technician and a great teacher. Don't let the bad comments get to you.

@John_Ridley 2 жыл бұрын

Keep on with the opinions. NOBODY has a better informed opinion than independent mechanics that work on everything.

@taze27 6 жыл бұрын

I love this video and how it showed every step with no cuts in between, like moving into position to get the best leverage and view. That to me, is almost as valuable as seeing how each job was repaired. Thanks for a very detailed repair job of the suspension because this can be applied to most cars!

@kawasabi1 6 жыл бұрын

Nothing better than starting a day off with a repair video.

@SPUDWRENCH 2 жыл бұрын

I needed to learn what that inner axle seal was all about BECAUSE THATS WHERE MY TRUCKS LEAKING OIL! Thanks for the vid bro!

@spelunkerd 6 жыл бұрын

That long stretch with Big Nasty while you were pushing the lower ball joint out brought back memories from the metal shop I worked at when I was a kid. I don't yet have to wear a hearing aid but I've had impaired high frequency hearing, every since. Lately, closed captions are the game.

@mph5896 6 жыл бұрын

What did you say! Same here. Listening to a pizza oven moan away, ambulance sirens for 10+ years, hammers/impacts. My hearing is getting bad

@shauno3697 4 жыл бұрын

I told them I'm half deaf. I didn't tell them I don't listen half the time either though. They'll never know which half is at play.

@jeffbrown3963 3 жыл бұрын

I'll bet you sleep well every night because you ALWAYS do a great job.

@n8ux1963 6 жыл бұрын

Always appreciate when you mention what you used before obtaining a special tool for the job. Harkens back to when I had little money, but lots of DIY drive. And I'm sure there are many just getting started who have no large toolchest, or deep pockets. But hopefully they learn as they go what we learned; time is money, and time saved is money saved.

@manusamoaus 6 жыл бұрын

I don't care what any one else says, still love these long videos showing how to do brakes, cv joints, etc. Never get tired of them. I only wish I could work on my vehicles as good as you do yours.

@larryfowler5675 2 жыл бұрын

I watch your pod cast (Whatever they call it) for many reasons. One of them is your opinion. You have seen more things in vehicles than I ever will and so your knowledge and opinions formed from that knowledge then to carry a lot of weight with me so regardless of that guy wanting you to "keep it to yourself",.... well forget him and keep on doing what you're doing! PLEASE, keep doing it!!!

@UtahDarkHorse 4 жыл бұрын

I love these kind of videos. And I couldn't think of a better person to get opinions about the build quality of different vehicles than a mechanic. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing!

@SnipingGod69 6 жыл бұрын

Eric, after seeing the abuse you put those Astro Nano's through you convinced me they were worth the money. Bought both the 3/8ths and 1/2 inch guns and am in love! Only had them a week and I'm a "shade tree" mechanic and they have already paid for themselves. Keep up the great work DR. O!

@craiglangkau8056 6 жыл бұрын

I really like your personality on doing repairs of Ford's. I'm a GM man, but just bought a 2000 F-150 needing exhaust manifold bolts/gaskets because it was a really good deal for a 4wd and I wanted a spare truck for the "just in case" moments. That's how I found you. Now I'm a subscriber. Keep up the good work. By the way I live in Wisconsin, much less on snow than New York. LOL.

@ozzstars_cars 6 жыл бұрын

It's much easier to watch this job being done than actually doing it. Deeez nuts.

@Micko350 6 жыл бұрын

Ozzstar Salty nuts Glen 🤣

@bigmac965 6 жыл бұрын

That's why I watch. I get all the experience of doing the job, and Mr. O is the one getting dirty and tired! (Keeps me in good graces with the wife too. I don't track oil onto the carpet!)

@throttlebottle5906 6 жыл бұрын

that's why many of us watch "work/repair" videos on youtube, always better to watch someone else struggle and groan, it makes my day usually :))

@ericparent7794 5 жыл бұрын

Ain't that the truth!

@ecleveland1 5 жыл бұрын

It's really not that bad if you have the tools. I used to do jobs like this in about 30 minutes including a brake job but I wasn't trying to video and explain to people what I was doing.

@sbcncsu 6 жыл бұрын

I bought a Nano because of your videos. It is a sweet little impact. Still love the videos, nuts and bolts and the diagnosis too. Thanks Dr. O.

@gzoie 6 жыл бұрын

so did i !! only problrm my son came over the day it came in the mail saying "i need an impact " so it's back to the SMA store for me :/

@kennethdurbin3385 Жыл бұрын

Lost my wheel/tire on the highway today doing 70mph. Took a #2 in my pants. Wheel rolled to the median and caught the grass on fire. Looks like wheel bearing crapped out. Gotta replace the axle, wheel bearing, hub, brake pads, rotor, caliper and brackets, abs line/sensor, brake line, etc. Yep. What a day. 2013 F150 5.0 245k miles.

@fonzo2525 6 жыл бұрын

nothing washes a cold beer down better than an SMA video,thx MR O.

@johnghatti5435 3 жыл бұрын

Haha Eric you had me laughing about the viewer stating you should keep your opinions to yourself. Firstly this is your channel and everyone here has the capability to scroll or watch. I prefer to watch even if you don't care for a certain auto manufacturer that I may or may not like. I loved Chevy growing up but they just don't deliver anymore. I find that most foreign auto makers do a better job nowadays. It is sad but just a fact. I love made in America but I can't spend thousands on a vehicle that just won't last. Thank you for your honesty as a mechanic and I think we all love that you take pride in what you do.

@leedress2187 6 жыл бұрын

Wrong tool=drink. Forgot hammer=drink. Impact in reverse=drink. Excellent video!

@KillEmAllClan 6 жыл бұрын

Since the upper control arm isn’t used to align the steering/suspension I always stock 4 bolts and nuts for the upper control arms at our shop and just cut them out and put them in the other way therefore you don’t have to remove the strut.

@binrat1962 3 жыл бұрын

hey Mr O...don't stop giving us your opinion please...an opinion from you is worth it's weight in gold because of your extensive experience! PS...love the nuts n bolts vids!

@meineszmf 6 жыл бұрын

Eric vent your opinion anyway you want, you are the expert. If you say it's bad it's bad, that's why i purchased a Toyota, because you have said they are good. And now i know they are. And the keyboard experts, keep to your harddrive and usb sockets.

@ozzykrahn806 3 жыл бұрын

you whats funny, those people with the usb and hard drives do drive hondas and toyotas

@pabloey 6 жыл бұрын

Sunday morning + coffee + SMA=Heaven

@brandork47 6 жыл бұрын

i recently purchased a 3/8 nano, i love it. the thing is ridiculous. every one at work is blown away by it.

@SouthMainAuto 6 жыл бұрын

For the price the little guy is awesome!

@brandork47 6 жыл бұрын

When i told them what i paid they couldnt believe it

@tightsbk 4 жыл бұрын

Eric you have one of the best car repair videos going

@adamtrombino106 6 жыл бұрын

You had asked on Fuggettaboutit Friday why we like nuts and bolts vids.. Well, as we watch, we like to listen to your banter. It's quite entertaining. Indeed you and I are alot alike. We talk to the vehicle like it can understand or is alive. In fact, my old buddy who helped train me, Lord rest his soul, used to say 'Be careful of the mechanic that doesn't talk to either himself, or the car, because he is like Mt St. Helen when things go wrong..' Oh and Nano for the win once again. ( as well as the old Ford Explorer axle nut socket, if I'm not mistaken..)

@dylankinch2735 6 жыл бұрын

Adam Trombino i talk to my tools and the ehicle while im working on sruff in my shop. Ill scream and yell at bolts to try to koax them to come lose. Lol i love having one way convos in my shop. Im in ny as well and talking to the parts helps with rusty crap. First ill talk nice and if it dont come i start yelling and if that dont work i finally grab the torch

@ripstevens6893 2 жыл бұрын

Hi again Eric, here's an update: I just did a heavy maintenance on my '13 (new hubs, IWEs, both sides) I took a photo of the IWE I took out. I stuck a magnet to it to show you. Turns out the only aluminum in the IWE is the vacuum control diaphragm. The actual teeth in the IWE are steel. (I wish I could post it here) So, the Ford OEM IWEs are even sturdier than WARN locking hubs (which can be bad and good). Better to have the IWEs, like Fords, than leaving the front running gear all hooked up so you can kill your gas mileage even more than necessary. If you wish me to send you the photo, shoot me an email or text (LMK how you want to handle that. Ford has been ahead of the game for decades, *constantly* making changes/improvements all along. Now Chevy and Fiat are doing all they can to make up for lack luster engineering in a short period of time. And the results are far from ideal. I truly hope you can see past your prejudices. A really helpful video though, thank you!

@erikjohnson2889 4 жыл бұрын

I've finally accumulated the tools to do all the suspension and steering work on my car and my wife's car. Thanks to Eric O I have good direction. Thanks, E

@klwthe3rd 6 жыл бұрын

First of all, tell Mrs. O happy mother's day from me! Second, let me be the one to say "thank you" for being the diligent and insightful mechanic to see that the inner seal for the CV axle needed to be replaced and actually did the work while you were conveniently in there. Most shops would have just overlooked that item since they are just parts changers and not taught to see future potential problems. I've always been like, "repair or replace any needed item while you're already in that vicinity since the additional labor is nothing compared to having to rip it all apart again at a later date." You don't need to be a rocket scientist to see all the quality aspects of Eric O's videos. Sit back, learn, and appreciate the best quality you will ever receive from an automotive mechanic. The old daily driver is gonna be coming north for its needed repairs soon. Watch out!

@baxrok2. 6 жыл бұрын

Oh boy, I thought that seal was gonna be a nightmare but it worked out for you! Thanks Dr. O!

@richardcranium5839 6 жыл бұрын

what a mutters day. woke up to a new diagnose dan(ya ought to check it out good can bus explanation) and some good old sma!!!! life is good. now off for some flowers for the mother in the house and start a dinner.

@ojjenkins7110 6 жыл бұрын

My Ol Roger is a TEN-TEC Centurion linear amplifier that I got from a guy named Roger :-) which I use everyday mostly on 80 meters. Hope Mrs O had a great Mother's day.

@throttlebottle5906 6 жыл бұрын

auto-assumes one of 3.840 trouble makers ;)

@ojjenkins7110 6 жыл бұрын

I don't go to 3840 :-)

@throttlebottle5906 6 жыл бұрын

I didn't figure, romper room/bozo freq. :))

@gatorhunter1 5 жыл бұрын

I just did this exact same job on my '98 F150 on both sides with no lift and no power or air tools in my driveway. I worked with what I had. It only took 8 hours and 50 cuss words!lol

@DownRange02 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve been building the Ford F-250, 350, 450 & 550 here at Kentucky Truck Plant since July ‘93. So obviously, I’m bias to Ford trucks. However, ALL successful auto makers create bad designs, have faulty parts, have recalls, etc. Mistakes drive improvement & innovation. All due respect Eric, I don’t really care one way or the other what type of vehicles you personally like. As for Ford trucks (F Series), I think their history speaks for itself entering it’s 42nd year as the best selling truck. More than 32 million F-Series have been made to date and on average two are sold every minute. That doesn’t happen because they suck. 🤣 I watch your channel to learn about ALL auto repairs & because you make auto repair fun & interesting. I also think the dynamic of your family owned & operated business speaks to people. Back in the late ‘80’s, I worked for Nationwise Auto Parts as a manager, service writer, parts salesman & occasionally worked in the shop. I kinda miss it & think that what you have going is really cool. Keep up the good work! You do high quality work & the videos are great!

@eegg6954 10 ай бұрын

Nice to see a professional doing the job. Too many videos are posted by hacks. Thanks for taking the time and trouble to share this...

@scflooring8658 4 жыл бұрын

Your repair videos are by far the best I’ve ever seen really enjoy watching you work on anything and enjoy your banter and sense of humor is what separates this channel from all the others! Keep up the great work DR.O

@ericparent7794 5 жыл бұрын

23:52 - Why I think Eric O. is a great mechanic! Many would turn a blind eye on that shaft seal. Props my man. Eric P

@fuzzy19111 6 жыл бұрын

I love my ford truck...and when I see em roll into the shop its like payday came early!

@mikesworld60 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for bringing back the air tools, i see your listening to the people

@lasegundaenmiendagmail8170 6 жыл бұрын

Your opinion really matter to us. We may agree or disagree but help us to decide to buy a car , buy tools parts brand and so on. Thumbs up! Enhorabuena!

@Embermist69 6 жыл бұрын

It's the brake cleaner that drawls people to the channel. 😜 Hope you and your family has a great weekend.

@billmaxfield7831 6 жыл бұрын

Top shelf banter Eric! That is why your videos are so valued. Great job, happy Mothers Day to all you moms!!!

@63256325N 6 жыл бұрын

I'd never seen that 4-wheel drive configuration before and I have to agree with you, that does look rather weak to say the least. Job well done, sure goes easy with power tools and know how. Thanks for the video.

@dennistooley3097 2 жыл бұрын

Never thought a how to video could also be entertaining. Great job 👍

@darcymojo1008 2 жыл бұрын

The 2021 f150 is truck even mechanics are buying just ask scotty. whats your opion .because like yourr other fans i think you are the most honest mechanic on here .thank you

@James_Hough 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve lived in Michigan. and Northern Indiana my whole life and I’ve never seen corrosion like I see in these videos.

@stephenlockwood8882 3 жыл бұрын

We have the same issue with rust here in the UK (probably not as bad as what you guys have) and a quick blast with a wire wheel and penetrating fluid makes thing so much easier to get apart

@gfysyoutube 4 жыл бұрын

You are amazing, I think I could do this in about 3 days, but you do it so effortlessly.

@djps2753 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on the seal Eric They are a mother jumper

@tiger.6509 2 жыл бұрын

Eric I thank you. I did my own F150 pick up the lower ball joints a shop quoted me $1300 2017 then I got a second opinion on the lower ball joint they said to me the ball joints were fine in 2017. thanks for your KZfaq, channel that I found I did the job in September 2021 myself and my sons help after I watched your work thanks I even change my upper control arms. I took my pick up Chevy dealer had them do Front alignment for $99. I said to the mechanic I did this all myself lower ball joints and upper control arms was hoping they were where, closest, he said yeah they’re right on cause, I did not have to adjust the uppers Control arms.

@hugmedeb 6 жыл бұрын

We love your opinion eric....we love the phone ringing ...we love the bell going of...we love seen the family ....its real ..its live...we would nt have it any other way....Great video...

@richardbambenek2601 5 жыл бұрын

I had a friend who used to say when the phone rang......"Every time I hear that phone it's ringing" LOL

@GoldCountryTrapping 2 ай бұрын

I love that weak-sauce v-6. They can go a long time. That 4x4 setup is for the birds though.

@samlipsit517 2 жыл бұрын

I just had this done and the labor was 14 hrs !! I was quoted 6 hrs.. 2k total with parts, also did tie rods , pitman etc.. Rides nice now

@toshtwentythree195 6 жыл бұрын

A twig and two berry's ....brilliant

@SouthMainAuto 6 жыл бұрын

The old wedding tackle :)

@christophrichter8234 4 жыл бұрын

Silly banter from a year ago, still easily accessible...learn from a pro mechanic, with real "garage talk"... Psst...you forgot "meat & two-veg..."

@pingpong9656 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite part would be the tie rod end being beaten heated and oiled into submission... great video by a great mechanic again.

@SmittySmithsonite 6 жыл бұрын

Gotta love the engineering in today's vehicles. Pretty soon, once they're out of warranty, we'll be towing them to the scrapyard. Seems to be the way auto manufacturers are headed these days ... 🤢 I've had a few Big Nasty fails like that. The rust is pretty bad around the Northeast - every so often, she meets her match! 4 lb. sledge usually fixes that. Finally got my floor poured on Saturday!! It's a thing of beauty. Guys are coming back sometime today to cut reliefs across it. Then I just have to install the side door, and make a ramp of gravel so the concrete edge doesn't get smashed, and I'm ready! I do still have to move about 40 tons of equipment and tools into there, though - that's gonna be a project in and of itself. Every step is another step closer though! 👍 Gotta get back at it - sounds like we've got hit by the same wave of work! Great vid - keep 'em comin' (when you have time!). 👍👍

@Tedybear315 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to see a newer ford truck with a frame left on it! Our '94 has a decent (rusty, but still thick solid metal)... Most in the 2000's range have long sense turned into swiss cheese.... Check out one that looked fantastic!... But the frame behind the rear wheels was paper thin.

@Michael-it6kj 6 жыл бұрын

I think this is the first time I've heard Eric say "I don't have the tool for it" lol

@georgierivera1773 3 жыл бұрын

Good job, very professional, and good equipment for the job performance.

@brandonminer1492 2 жыл бұрын

"Put the little cap back on for people that never grease it" made me laugh pretty hard. Thanks for the video

@brad8665 6 жыл бұрын

I'm not exactly a ford lover but they are my choice for trucks. I owned an 09 f150 for a while (that has this 4x4 system) I ended up selling it because I hated that underpowered 4.6 motor, and anemic 4 speed transmission. It was a new looking truck that drove like it was from 1995 because of it, just not enough power or gears. And it got 12mpg. But honestly I really liked the truck. Very comfortable, good looking and it was actually really reliable. The 4 wheel drive worked great in that truck, and I used it at least once a week and almost daily in the winter. It does take a second to engage which is annoying, and if you don't back up a foot or two after you engage 4x4 the IWE units can make a ratcheting sound but once it's locked in it works fine. I wouldn't exactly call them extremely failure prone like you said. I took that truck some places it should've never gone and my 4x4 never failed me. It's definitely a little chinsy but it works.

@SouthMainAuto 6 жыл бұрын

It just baffles me that Ford is adamant at perfecting a vacuum 4x4 system. That have tried numerous vacuum hubs and always change the design after a few years and have so many failure points. I just don't understand myself....

@brad8665 6 жыл бұрын

South Main Auto Repair I agree. It needed a re design and vacuum definitely is not the best choice for a 4x4 engagement system. But that being said the IWE units are kind of failsafe. They actually disconnect in the presence of vacuum. No vacuum means they're locked in. So if you were to have a vacuum leak your 4x4 would still work but the CV axles just wouldn't disengage in 2wd. And I think some sort of hub/disconnect at the wheel is a good idea because the CVs, and front diff/ driveshaft don't need to be turning in 2wd. Less wear on drivetrain and better fuel economy. But ford just went about it wrong. And on the super dutys the vacuum hubs have a "lock" setting so you can still manually lock them in if the vac. System fails.

@jaredstrehlein5605 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Always good to see what the road salt does to our cars. From CT resident

@62ejo 6 жыл бұрын

Your OPINION is one of the reason I enjoy watching, thxs again nice video.....

@wyattoneable 6 жыл бұрын

"Hey...it's that guy". Caught me buy surprise, funny man. I hope the guy doing my injectors can sleep at night because until I get my truck back and it's running correctly with no new scratches I'm a nervous mess.

@j.cooper2246 6 жыл бұрын

Thks for the Sunday morning video..had my coffee, now off to work.good video.happy mothersday mrs o... eric and family have a great weekend..check your air pressure, big nasty may be starving ( lol)..she's always put the beans to everything..give her two drops of oil and the afternoon off.she will be just fine.

@B.E.Long.63 6 жыл бұрын

You are the best at explaining how to do it, on this youtube thing... Peace, God Bless America...

@GrimmsAutoService 6 жыл бұрын

almost the same ball joint as an old chevy i told derw to watch you so i didnt have to show him how to do it.... your awesome

@Mikeaaron777 4 жыл бұрын

Mark's truck,F350 Super Duty, would get it's special attention on a Saturday so if we needed more parts, Napa was open. We didn't have special tools, but had most the sockets and BFHs.

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video Eric

@MyNameIsNick19 6 жыл бұрын

Just did my ball joints 10000 miles ago replaced them with the mevotech terrain tough. And haven't had any problems.

@vtjmproductionsusa2390 9 ай бұрын

Great video, I have to change out hub bearings, IWE, Axles, Seals. Brake pads and rotors. This video gives me confidence. Thank you. Love all your videos. Great work. Great content 👍 My 2011 F150 Thanks you.

@lufkin456 5 жыл бұрын

I am a Ford guy but would prefer to hear honesty and except that there are issues with Fords. Also it is good to hear stuff about the trucks we drive makes you take notice of some of the weak spotts

@bkuznick 6 жыл бұрын

'Come On' Crown lubricants...your sales have probably gone up across the country/world because of this KZfaqr'. Give Eric a couple cases of your stuff and let him put them to the 'real world' test!

@Equipcohd 6 жыл бұрын

Been watching your videos for a few months now and I'm a big fan. Not to hate on other "mechanic" youtubers but your really the only one I enjoy watching because its real life repairs not stages "repair" videos. Thanks.

@colintrout1095 6 жыл бұрын

Napa is killing it,with these green ball joints,the extreme duty cv axles and there New eclipse calipers,advance auto needs a lesson,sweet video Eric,crazy how the early 90’s Ford F-150s are built compared to this!

@throttlebottle5906 6 жыл бұрын

crazy how they were built to last or not :)

@christhefistful 5 жыл бұрын

First rate work, fun to watch you make repairs.

@alanballard7466 Жыл бұрын

I need to tell you, you do a Great job. I love your work.

@bigmac965 6 жыл бұрын

Man, after getting used to hearing the Harbor Freight impacts, that Nano sounds like a 44 Mag! Seems to bust stuff up nicely too. To all rusty fasteners: "Do you feel lucky, punk? Well, do ya?"

@SouthMainAuto 6 жыл бұрын

Time to put away the. 22 and bust out the big GUNS !!

@kevinwoodcock7578 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Dr! Happy Mother's day Mrs O!!!!!!!

@wunderkind56 6 жыл бұрын

I was so taken with the little Nano after seeing Eric constantly use it that I bought one. Still haven't used it.

@wrxified 2 жыл бұрын

Dude. Best walk through I’ve seen on the F-150 touching on nearly every front suspension component. I love it. Thank you very much. Just discovered the Mevotech parts when looking for upper control arms on my truck. Nothing against the Moog stuff but these look just as good.

@WBOS72 5 жыл бұрын

Your homest opinions based on hundreds of repairs like this are why I am glad to have found this channel, and why Im glad I did not buy a Ford. Thanks Eric.

@lexmaximaguy8788 6 жыл бұрын

those ttx balljoints even look fantastic.

@michaelmerta8956 4 жыл бұрын

Looking a great job, always informative, thank you for taking the time to record.

@125sm3 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video, love the nuts & bolts type videos. Thanks Eric O

@titanicsauce2152 3 жыл бұрын

I've been watching you for years, great content, awesome mechanic!

@phprofYT 5 жыл бұрын

This is like watching a dentist work. Very relaxing.

@bigdaddypat3697 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video as always ERIC

@dharmi44 6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your critique regarding automotive engineering or lack there of! As a mechanic once told me Ford’s are so poorly engineered buyer beware.

@outoftime788 6 жыл бұрын

gm's r wors

@edwardmartinez199 6 жыл бұрын

outoftime Wrong bunion lips.

@edwardmartinez199 6 жыл бұрын

anonymic79 Very true on many points.

@johnt6673 4 жыл бұрын

If you morons think anyone is that much better than the other, your need a reality check.