Excellent, excellent video!! Thanks for your straight forward instruction without the Hollywood musical production intro bs! Also, a calm, well illustrated, easy to understand voice and awesome clear video! I won't attempt this repair myself, but I feel I am well armed to discuss the issue with my mechanic! Great work!!
This was a great help. I used a 8 pound hammer and beat the top ball joint flush and then pb blasted it. Then i used a large flat punch to beat it out the rest of the way then I followed the rest of the videos instructions
Big Will, just wanted to let you know I got he job done!, Your video was an excellent example to follow! Because step by step I was able to remove upper and lowers and replace without one hang-up!! Thanks !! Keep creating these great videos!!!
what an awesome video! my local shop here in Canada asked $950 for labour itself on upper and lower ball joints there is no way id pay that so starter looking on Tube and came across your video, well done my friend!!
I watched the video, love it shows easy and not easy. Also in the beginning showing your garage. That was pretty crafty and they probably tell you not to advertise. I keep posting videos We love them.
With your experience, detailed video and patience I might have a shot at this repair! Wish you were local to OKC area! Will purchase all parts tomorrow and watch your video again and hope for the best! Thank you!!!
Good detailed video but you didn't show how you got the boots on them especially the bottom one.I followed what you did and I cannot get that lower boot on.How did you get it to press on?
Use something with a blunt end to tap it on or use a large deep socket or the same cup from the removal tool. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already
Excellent video good job I only have one question I can’t figure out how to put that sleeve back in for the upper ball joint I don’t see how it lines up there’s no lineup for me and the whole is on an angle so obviously it has to do with a wheel alignment could you clarify that for me please I can’t even get my upper ball joint out it is seized I almost broke the compression tool so I threw some penetrating oil on it overnight I guess I’m just gonna have to use a sledgehammer on it the pin is solid as a rock on top maybe I shouldn’t remove it the bottom one is no good. Suggestions thank you stay safe
@Peter Laurance Armenio the sleeve should have a notch or lip that lines up with the opening on the spindle. If not, you can compare it with the other side just remove the wheel and see how it's set up. Hope that helped. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already
If your watching this and looking for a 28mm in stores. it will be really hard to find, I found a trailer hitch ball wrench that is 1 1/5 and 1 1/8th at home depot. works perfect. $15 while a 28mm open end is $30 at napa
@M Johnson I usually Use Moog or Mevotech due to the fact that they are greaseable. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already
Wow, I have to replace all four ball joints and all the bushings on my Ford E250 1995 van and did not realize how much work is needed to replace them. The only question I have is how do the ball joint help with steering and alignment? My van pulls to the right and it ate 1/2 of my brand new tires! Its constantly swerving left and right and having to hold the steering wheel straight is not fun.
@Headbanger Ministeries pulling left to right is usually ball joint or tie rod end. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already
Man I have gone from ONLY replacing the sway bar bushings that are in the axle on my Ford E-250 06' 4.6L to finding myself wanting to replace the tie rod bushings and ball joints but am scared to proceed any further. Lol Hopefully I can pull this off....it looks to be a pretty extensive job. Might be biting off more than I can chew here. 🤔
@@BIGWILLSCARCARE I have subscribed. Also "liked " You're right it wasn't that bad. That brake light switch on the brake pedal can be tricky getting back on. It took me literally 30 minutes or so to get that thing on there. You know when it's correct too. It like pops on perfectly with enough room on the rod for the white washer and cotter pin. Which wasn't the problem so I don't have brake lights on this company van. Ford E250 06. 4.6. Not sure about the name its either a romeo or a Windsor if not mistaken. Where would you look next for no brake lights? I checked the bulbs I have tail lights just no brake lights when you press the brake pedal. You can cheat during the day by pulling the light out lol but not at night and that could be very dangerous and cause somebody to run all up on my tail end. Not to mention any cop will pull someone over for no brake lights. I checked the hazzard lights by jiggling them on and off. Maybe a bad harness?
so hit a few snags on mine detroit axle sold me wrong parts so had to pay retail autozone prices there not exactly like oem either and you need to leave boots on so they will work correctly they dont sit as high in knuckle i broke to breakers bars before i figured this out lol. i ilved your vid so i did subscribe before i commented
@Frankdirt777 you can find the torque specs online or sometimes your local dealer parts department. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already. Also follow me on Instagram Big Will Car Care
I've looked at a bunch of videos to see HOW to do it and yours is by FAR THE VERY BEST!!!! THANK YOU!!!
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Excellent, excellent video!! Thanks for your straight forward instruction without the Hollywood musical production intro bs! Also, a calm, well illustrated, easy to understand voice and awesome clear video! I won't attempt this repair myself, but I feel I am well armed to discuss the issue with my mechanic! Great work!!
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This was a great help. I used a 8 pound hammer and beat the top ball joint flush and then pb blasted it. Then i used a large flat punch to beat it out the rest of the way then I followed the rest of the videos instructions
Great tip! Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already
Big Will, just wanted to let you know I got he job done!, Your video was an excellent example to follow! Because step by step I was able to remove upper and lowers and replace without one hang-up!! Thanks !! Keep creating these great videos!!!
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what an awesome video! my local shop here in Canada asked $950 for labour itself on upper and lower ball joints there is no way id pay that so starter looking on Tube and came across your video, well done my friend!!
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Very good video. I did mine 6 years ago using the press exactly like that. Wish this video was up then.
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I watched the video, love it shows easy and not easy. Also in the beginning showing your garage. That was pretty crafty and they probably tell you not to advertise. I keep posting videos We love them.
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With your experience, detailed video and patience I might have a shot at this repair! Wish you were local to OKC area!
Will purchase all parts tomorrow and watch your video again and hope for the best!
Thank you!!!
@Mike Hankins Glad it helped. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already
Well done. One recommendation, put the spindle nut on to protect the threads when pressing the ball joints out and in.
@DLjoey good advice. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already
Excellent point I always leave the nut on the end even if I have a rag or a piece of wood at the end where the threads are
Great video explained very well. Feel comfortable to attempt this job now haha
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Good detailed video but you didn't show how you got the boots on them especially the bottom one.I followed what you did and I cannot get that lower boot on.How did you get it to press on?
Use something with a blunt end to tap it on or use a large deep socket or the same cup from the removal tool. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already
GreAt video! Helped me a lot to do this job. Thanks!
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Thanks excellent video congratulations for your Patience very very clear explanation nice
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great job showing & explaining
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very detailed video im going to know this job out today
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Excellent video 👍🏽
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very well explained it was very helpful
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Hi, Sir, Thanks
The big spring has some crack, I see!
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Good video. I will put the 90 degree grease fitting on the upper first, and then align the ball joint to orient the fitting.
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Excellent video good job I only have one question I can’t figure out how to put that sleeve back in for the upper ball joint I don’t see how it lines up there’s no lineup for me and the whole is on an angle so obviously it has to do with a wheel alignment could you clarify that for me please I can’t even get my upper ball joint out it is seized I almost broke the compression tool so I threw some penetrating oil on it overnight I guess I’m just gonna have to use a sledgehammer on it the pin is solid as a rock on top maybe I shouldn’t remove it the bottom one is no good. Suggestions thank you stay safe
@Peter Laurance Armenio the sleeve should have a notch or lip that lines up with the opening on the spindle. If not, you can compare it with the other side just remove the wheel and see how it's set up. Hope that helped. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already
You can also apply some heat to try and remove the upper ball joint
This was so helpful
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If your watching this and looking for a 28mm in stores. it will be really hard to find, I found a trailer hitch ball wrench that is 1 1/5 and 1 1/8th at home depot. works perfect. $15 while a 28mm open end is $30 at napa
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Very nice thank you!
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Great video Bill Will, going to do this job soon, do recommend a specific part brand for Ford Econoline's? Thanks.
@M Johnson I usually Use Moog or Mevotech due to the fact that they are greaseable. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already
Very good video thank you very much
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Wow, I have to replace all four ball joints and all the bushings on my Ford E250 1995 van and did not realize how much work is needed to replace them. The only question I have is how do the ball joint help with steering and alignment? My van pulls to the right and it ate 1/2 of my brand new tires! Its constantly swerving left and right and having to hold the steering wheel straight is not fun.
@Headbanger Ministeries pulling left to right is usually ball joint or tie rod end. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already
Really a good video i have to do this to a 99 f250 superduty 2 wd as soon as i get parts thanks
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Man I have gone from ONLY replacing the sway bar bushings that are in the axle on my Ford E-250 06' 4.6L to finding myself wanting to replace the tie rod bushings and ball joints but am scared to proceed any further. Lol Hopefully I can pull this off....it looks to be a pretty extensive job. Might be biting off more than I can chew here. 🤔
@Bama Tony73 it's not that bad once you get started. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already
@@BIGWILLSCARCARE I have subscribed. Also "liked " You're right it wasn't that bad. That brake light switch on the brake pedal can be tricky getting back on. It took me literally 30 minutes or so to get that thing on there. You know when it's correct too. It like pops on perfectly with enough room on the rod for the white washer and cotter pin. Which wasn't the problem so I don't have brake lights on this company van. Ford E250 06. 4.6. Not sure about the name its either a romeo or a Windsor if not mistaken. Where would you look next for no brake lights? I checked the bulbs I have tail lights just no brake lights when you press the brake pedal. You can cheat during the day by pulling the light out lol but not at night and that could be very dangerous and cause somebody to run all up on my tail end. Not to mention any cop will pull someone over for no brake lights. I checked the hazzard lights by jiggling them on and off. Maybe a bad harness?
so hit a few snags on mine detroit axle sold me wrong parts so had to pay retail autozone prices there not exactly like oem either and you need to leave boots on so they will work correctly they dont sit as high in knuckle i broke to breakers bars before i figured this out lol. i ilved your vid so i did subscribe before i commented
Thanks appreciate it. And thanks for that info on the ball joint
Does the top one have a ring clip ???
I can't recall but I don't think so. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already
Great Video...
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Which state are you in? Big Will?
@Rev. Lazarus New York. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already
Do you really have to take the rotor off? I'm going to try tomorrow without
Sorry for the late response. Yes it have to be removed
GodSun Universe already did the job without removing the rotor, is definitely much heavier to deal with but it’s no issue getting ball joint in or out
I removed the rotor for video clarity
I prescribed for just having the vehicle on jack stands safety always first.
@eric teo thanks for watching
I don't look forward to this... As I need to do all four ball joints...
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Lol tie rod is also loose as a goose. And those rotors are paper thin. They are discard at 38.4 mm.
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What year???
@CJ 1998. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already
@@BIGWILLSCARCARE you should add the info to the title or in your description.
Did anyone notice the pads and rotors ? Not in good shape !
Client didn't want to replace them at that moment. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already
And I got my light comedy break nice 👍
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But what is spec?!? Aaaaaaahhh! 😂 I came here to find the torque specs and that's the one thing left out fml 😂 good job tho 👍
@Frankdirt777 you can find the torque specs online or sometimes your local dealer parts department. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already. Also follow me on Instagram Big Will Car Care
How did you properly torque the top bolt and bottom nut without knowing the torque spec?
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Those are some potato chip rotors
Customer didn't want to replace the at that moment. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already
I would assume this is pretty similar to the f250/350. Does anyone know if the process and setup is just similar or pretty identical?
Pretty identical as far as I can remember. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already
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