2WD S10 Ball Joint Replacement

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  • @robertsmith8632
    @robertsmith8632 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He explained this well. I'm doing this on my Astro right now - same exact suspension. For anyone else doing this, I highly reccommend replacing the control arm bushings while you're at it. If your ball joints are worn, your bushings may be too. You're already most of the way there and you don't want to have to do this all over again. Also, I've done mine without removing the steering knuckle , including removing the lower coontrol arm and spring with the knuckle in place. Just rebuild the upper control arm and then install your ball joint- the knuckle will then suspend from the upper ball joint and pivot out of the way and this way you don't have to disconnect the ABS sensor. And you can easily get the spring in and out eith the knuckle still there. I've done it and it's very easy.
    For my upper ball joints, I drilled them out with a 3/16 bit all the way through, then a hammer and chosel knocked the head right off - it was easy and pretty fast. Buy several drill bits though because with having only one, it will dull after the first couple rivets. That'll save you a trip to the store.
    Hope this helps others.

  • @Dave-bn3ku
    @Dave-bn3ku 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have a 95 s10 2.2l manual I bought new, it had 2 tenths of a mile on it then. It now has 346,000. After watching your video I ordered the parts to do this job. You do such a good job with the details in your videos it has given me the confidence to do it myself. You are awesome. Thanks so much and keep the videos coming!

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you I really appreciate the comment and support. These s10's are good trucks and they strong. Your truck shows that if you take care of them they can last for many miles

    • @jackierobertson1528
      @jackierobertson1528 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is so cool to put that many miles on your s10 , mine haS 290,000 on it so far .

    • @flir67man84
      @flir67man84 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have 340,00 just had passenger upper ball joint blow out on me. Only going 10 mph..

    • @Dave-bn3ku
      @Dave-bn3ku ปีที่แล้ว

      340,00 Heck yeah. Just replace that ball joint and keep rolling. These little s10's are worth keeping. @@flir67man84

  • @Dave-bn3ku
    @Dave-bn3ku ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks!

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the super thanks. That means a lot to me really. If you need anything else that I may have left out in the video or anything on any other vehicles please feel free to contact me and I will help out as much as I can. Again, thank you and you are welcome as well.

  • @mikeymercure
    @mikeymercure 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You make feel so approachable. Granted I see those nice tools! But I feel like I can do a front end rebuild with your help! Subbed!

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate the comment thank you. If you need any specs or help just comment what you need and I will help anyway I can.

  • @hotrodder5034
    @hotrodder5034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I drive a 03 Sonoma ZRX 2.2 liter with 315k miles. I have owned since it was brand new. On the way home from work the right front bottom ball joint snapped! Thank God I wasnt on the freeway!!

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That could have been a bad situation if you were on the interstate.

    • @hotrodder5034
      @hotrodder5034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      IKR! It happened right down the street from my house. I have AAA Road Service and local police woman showed up also to block traffic. I guess I will be driving my Camaro untill next week when I can get it fixed.😕

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hotrodder5034 luckily you were okay and they stopped traffic for you

    • @hotrodder5034
      @hotrodder5034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@operationoverhaul IKR and several people offered to help me in some way. There is hope for humanity after all. 😊

    • @hotrodder5034
      @hotrodder5034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well got it repaired. The upper,lower and the tie rod end was damaged. He only charged me $150.00. So I was cool with that.

  • @charlesbailey8533
    @charlesbailey8533 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really like the video you Don a great job on explaining and showing how to do the job Thank you

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are welcome and thank you for the view and comment

  • @jasonbrockman562
    @jasonbrockman562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You made seating that bottom ball joint look so simple. I’ve tried installing it 6 times already and each time it goes in crooked.

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate it and I have been working on s10's since I was like 10 lol. But to make it seat in better/easier, try moving the spindle/knuckle up then back and forth to align it. Another trick I have used as well is to thread the nut onto the lower ball joint, use a wrench to pry it into position with the nut so you do not damage the threads.

    • @jasonbrockman562
      @jasonbrockman562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@operationoverhaul ok I’ll try that. Thanks

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your welcome. I know those new ones are extremely stiff and tend to be a pain to move and align. If you have any other issues or questions not just on the ball joint but anything regarding an s10 just ask.

    • @donaldbishop7550
      @donaldbishop7550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great video , but do you have a video
      That show how to change the upper control arm bushing. ,, just order
      A complete frt end rebuilt kit, the upper A-frame comes with new. Bushing & upper ball joint, if thier is more videos
      To help me out that would be great
      & while it on my lift also need to
      Change out plugs & wires so can pass
      Trk down to my son great job hitting
      Subribe botton

  • @titanpolus5088
    @titanpolus5088 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm in the works of doing this in my 91 2wd s10 r. Had to cut the shock out from the top. Had to cut the stabilizer bushings. The bottom ball joint left half of it in there. And I came to a stopping point today because I didn't have an air hammer for the upper ball joints.

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have seen people take a grinder, cutting wheel, and even had someone say they used a hacksaw on the upper rivets. It would take a while but would eventually get the job done.

  • @garybowings1538
    @garybowings1538 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you.

  • @Flaviiio50
    @Flaviiio50 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your welcome and I am glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @howardblasingame7961
    @howardblasingame7961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!

  • @nenezaze3252
    @nenezaze3252 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great 👍 work, but don't give all your trust to a single jack, accidents can happen, be safe out there nice 👍 video.

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate the concern. I use jack stands on every car now and I even have a lift at my house and the used car lot I work at now as well. Never can be to safe when it comes to your life and working on vehicles.

  • @SillySacJac
    @SillySacJac 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He makes me believe that I could pull it off 😬

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You could do it. Just take your time and it is not that bad of job.

  • @carlosnuno6482
    @carlosnuno6482 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job !!

  • @photondebuger45
    @photondebuger45 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like it good demonstration of doing that work the separator for the tie rod that's a way to take it off. The pickle fork is another way to take off the ball joints, good onya saying it will ruin the boots too that's important. The last way if you got none of those like if you forgot to get those tools at the hardware store and are already taking stuff apart and don't wanna go and get them is a heavy hammer. Smack it at the part it goes through or I think I heard the smack of the hammer I forget. Good stuff the other one that was good is taking the rivits out some have cut off wheels and I think most actually do at one point that's an option another is like less likely is having an air hammer with a punch on it and just sheer them off that way. It's stupid loud but pretty sure your neighbors would hate you if you use that lol. Wonder if mine do they sometimes hear that and the cut off wheels too. Tho you need the air compressor for those pretty sure but yeah all good stuff there one thing that I saw was starting and tightening one bolt then doing the others, well I would have gotten them all in the holes to make sure the ball joint is centered really would like change caster like a LITTLE bit but eh I don't think you'll feel that. You made it simpler taking three nuts off on it than the pins the caliper, the Axel nut, the bearing and washer with another cotter pin, then the rotor and disturb all the grease in there with the seal and the abs wire too. I like it a lot there

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the comment. I think my neighbors hate me a lot of the time because of all my loud noises, but hopefully will not have to worry about that much longer. I am moving early next year and getting 6 acres with and building a bigger shop.

  • @flir67man84
    @flir67man84 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The lower ball joint is 24mm factory on mine.. 95 2.2l 340,000 miles

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the information. This should help some people

  • @kikozaa1140
    @kikozaa1140 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi great video!!
    Question do u grease it the ball joints?

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If they have grease fittings, I do grease all of them as they may not have enough in them. I only do it once they are installed and the weight of the vehicle is on them as well. Thanks for viewing the video as well.

    • @kikozaa1140
      @kikozaa1140 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@operationoverhaul thank u apreciated

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kikozaa1140 your welcome

  • @paulnicholas9166
    @paulnicholas9166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a question I have a 1996 Rear Wheel Dr. attend. I need to replace front ball joints on both sides. Do I need to order the upper and lower bj for each side? Leaving me at four parts to order?

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would personally do both upper and lower for each side which would be 4 parts.

    • @paulnicholas9166
      @paulnicholas9166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I’m going to order them off your website. Are you able to confirm that this is all I need ? Item number is PSA63052 but do I need any bolts or any other parts. Thank you for your help

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      sorry just saw this. Yeah, it should come with all the bolts and everything you should need.

    • @dannyhernandez265
      @dannyhernandez265 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@operationoverhaul hey man. I have a 1988 GMC S15 and I have similar question: it would be two front upper ball joints and two front lower ball joints correct? Two for each side?

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dannyhernandez265 yes, it would be the same. Two uppers and two lowers.

  • @filibertojimenez4089
    @filibertojimenez4089 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great jod

  • @jackierobertson1528
    @jackierobertson1528 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My lower ball joint keeps trying to go in sideways while i am trying to replace it .

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sometimes when they do that in my experience there is a burr on the lip or inside the bore of the control arm

    • @jackierobertson1528
      @jackierobertson1528 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@operationoverhaul Thank you .

    • @jackierobertson1528
      @jackierobertson1528 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am going to try again tomorrow .

    • @ragnarfresh
      @ragnarfresh ปีที่แล้ว

      Just had this issue and I just used a 22mil wrench and kept kicking it till it popped in strait

  • @filibertojimenez4089
    @filibertojimenez4089 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We're you Located

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm in south carolina.

    • @filibertojimenez4089
      @filibertojimenez4089 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have a98 s10 2.2 is my favorite truck I have to do the same jod to it I bought all the parts thanks for showing me how to go about it

  • @albertoperez5564
    @albertoperez5564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    PORFAVOR UN VIDEO DE COMO ASER ALINEACIÓN A CHEVROLET S10 DIRECCÓN IDRAULICA, SALUDOS. DESDE MÉXICO 🇲🇽

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ¿Quieres saber cómo alinear la dirección?

    • @albertoperez5564
      @albertoperez5564 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@operationoverhaulASÍ ES COMO PUEDO ASERLE ALINEACIÓN TE LO PIDO POR FAVOR,GRACIAS DIOS TE BENDIGA.

  • @SingleMost
    @SingleMost ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i just let the spring push it off lol tap tap bang

    • @operationoverhaul
      @operationoverhaul  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol i have done it that way too. I was taking spindles off of a camaro that was upside down in a jarkyard one time and did it that way. Bad choice lol