Thank you, I have a 2002 4x4 and just ordered both up and lower control arms complete as I don't have all the tools to remove/replace just easier I figured. Also inner outer tie rod, stabilizers, complete hub and bearings, should be good for another 380,000 km as as far as I can tell it's all stock parts still. Only one lower ball joint is loose but I thought it's all going to go soon anyway. I find my sport trac the most useful vehicle I have ever owned and I've owned sports cars, muscle cars, trucks, vans, compacts, sedan, even a station wagon which actually looked ugly as heck but was fun to drive. Thanks again buddy.
I can’t get the lower ball joint off the knuckle. I see you just hitting it until it breaks off. Is that the key ? I was hitting it under the bolt with the nut and nothing . I even used the fork but busted the the rubber from the ball joint. Advise thanks
No I didn’t I try to pry it and nothing. Im just scared I could damage the knuckle by hitting it. But I see you going at it and POP it out easy. Is that what I need to do ?
Great video! I'm looking to have this done to my Sport Trac. Can you give me a ball park of what I might expect a shop to charge for this exact work? Thanks
Helll Phillip, I have a 2001 ford explorer sport ...my question is if I need to buy a the the lower and upper controls arms or if i just need to replace the ball joints ect.ect.Thank you
The upper ball joint is integrated to the upper control arm on yours if im not mistaken. The lower ball joint can be pressed out without replacing the whole lower control arm.
I may have missed it, what upper control arm did you use? I'm looking at different options and see MOOG and Mevotech but some bad reviews suggesting they don't last for more than 12k miles has me worried.
great video, I just have a question? I have a 2003 sport trac and I need to replace the upper control arm but mine look way different then the one your sport trac has... do I need to put a Camber kit too
Yours may have the 2 piece upper control arm, which is a caster adjustment. If you want to be able to to adjust camber also put the camber bolt kit while your already in there. Hope that answered your question. Please be sure to subscribe, much appreciated!
@@JoseHernandez-ne1js After a great deal of research and some trial, I would highly recommend Green Grease. The Lucas Green Grease is fine but the other one which I think is just called Green Grease (sorry I'm too far away from a cartridge to see) and comes in a plastic cartridge, is much better.
How much would a job like this cost me at a shop, need to replace all that in my 2003 sport trac, i just wanna make sure i dint get ripped off! Thank you. Just subscribed to your channel! Great video idk how you do it to get such great clear camera work!
Thank you, I have a 2002 4x4 and just ordered both up and lower control arms complete as I don't have all the tools to remove/replace just easier I figured. Also inner outer tie rod, stabilizers, complete hub and bearings, should be good for another 380,000 km as as far as I can tell it's all stock parts still. Only one lower ball joint is loose but I thought it's all going to go soon anyway. I find my sport trac the most useful vehicle I have ever owned and I've owned sports cars, muscle cars, trucks, vans, compacts, sedan, even a station wagon which actually looked ugly as heck but was fun to drive. Thanks again buddy.
Thanks PhixitFillip! 😁 this was a great help !
I can’t get the lower ball joint off the knuckle.
I see you just hitting it until it breaks off. Is that the key ? I was hitting it under the bolt with the nut and nothing . I even used the fork but busted the the rubber from the ball joint. Advise thanks
Did you hit on the knuckle itself like in the video?
No I didn’t I try to pry it and nothing. Im just scared I could damage the knuckle by hitting it. But I see you going at it and POP it out easy. Is that what I need to do ?
Yes hit the knuckle on the side near where the ball joint runs through it. It'll shock it loose
I will do that! Thanks. And ball joint do I need need top torque to press it or can i do by hand ?
@@200percentbrown autozone will lend you the ball joint press if you leave a refundable deposit. Just do what he does on the video and you'll be fine.
Great video! I'm looking to have this done to my Sport Trac. Can you give me a ball park of what I might expect a shop to charge for this exact work? Thanks
The cross bolt that holds the upper ball joint in the knuckle on mine was weird. The bolt head was 16 but the nut was 17mm?
Helll Phillip, I have a 2001 ford explorer sport ...my question is if I need to buy a the the lower and upper controls arms or if i just need to replace the ball joints ect.ect.Thank you
The upper ball joint is integrated to the upper control arm on yours if im not mistaken. The lower ball joint can be pressed out without replacing the whole lower control arm.
I may have missed it, what upper control arm did you use? I'm looking at different options and see MOOG and Mevotech but some bad reviews suggesting they don't last for more than 12k miles has me worried.
I would go with moog. I've rarely had problems with that brand
great video, I just have a question? I have a 2003 sport trac and I need to replace the upper control arm but mine look way different then the one your sport trac has... do I need to put a Camber kit too
Yours may have the 2 piece upper control arm, which is a caster adjustment. If you want to be able to to adjust camber also put the camber bolt kit while your already in there. Hope that answered your question. Please be sure to subscribe, much appreciated!
Probably because he has the 4wd version and you have the 2wd, or vice versa. I wish youtubers would clarify that.
Epic caliper catch.
Haha thanks
Do you leave the grease fitting on top after filling them with the grease gun ?
Yes
@@FixItPhillip any tip on what grease I should use ?
Just go to the auto parts store they will give you what you need. Good luck brotha
@@JoseHernandez-ne1js After a great deal of research and some trial, I would highly recommend Green Grease. The Lucas Green Grease is fine but the other one which I think is just called Green Grease (sorry I'm too far away from a cartridge to see) and comes in a plastic cartridge, is much better.
Are you sure the camber kit was installed correctly? The washers should go between the cams. Inboard
The instructions for this kit showed outboard and was able to align properly. Maybe other brand kits show inboard. God bless
Nice catch man! That was pretty slick.
Good catch on that caliper coming down lol😄
Haha thanks
How much would you expect to pay at an auto shop for this for just labor ?
What is the torque specs for sway bar links and upper control arm
I also suggest while you're down there to check your wheel bearings bad ball joints will make bearings wear quicker
Nice catch !! Second baseman / shortstop ...
I suggest Emory cloth for ball joint housings before replacing and some high temp grease burrs and currosion suck lol
Thanks man, this helped alot
Thanks so much for this video
helps alot
GOD BLESS YOU
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Nice Catch!!!
GREAT freaken Catch...lol
How much would a job like this cost me at a shop, need to replace all that in my 2003 sport trac, i just wanna make sure i dint get ripped off! Thank you. Just subscribed to your channel! Great video idk how you do it to get such great clear camera work!
Thank you, I would roughly say around 6 hrs of labor plus parts
@@FixItPhillip Thank you so much. Any brand you recommend ?? Not too cheap not too expensive!
Moog should be ok
@@FixItPhillip thanks so much!
nice content
Thank you!
Good job. But before I start, I spay EVERYTHING with PB blast or WD40
Nice catch 😆😉
Great Video!
Perfect
Nice torque specs on caliper bolts
Nice work Phillip you made it look very smooth. Thanks for this video!
lovely content
Thank you much appreciated
Very good work
Thank you! Please be sure to subscribe, much appreciated!
Great video
This is a 3rd Gen Explorer.
Great video! Thank you !
nice content
Thank you!
Great video! Thank you !