Replacing completely worn ball joints on a Acura RSX

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  • @GreaterIsHeAmen
    @GreaterIsHeAmen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    that caliper bolt fell off on me in the freeway once. luckily there wasnt much traffic. pretty much had to downshift my way to a stop. keep up the great vids

  • @maxsverdlov3937
    @maxsverdlov3937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Dude, you must be crazy being under the car with the OEM jack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @aspireddrivenauto8650
      @aspireddrivenauto8650  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hear you lol. I used the oem jack from my CRV, its a bit bigger than the rsx one. But still dangerous lol. When I did go down there though, I didn't lay directly under the spindle or anything just incase. I then added a proper jack once the bro showed up 😅

  • @raybirdman
    @raybirdman 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    05-06 RSX Type S can use a 5th gen Prelude ball joints. Acura changed the design and wanted the customer to replace the entire knuckle when the ball joint went bad. That’s why there is no part number.

  • @brianbejado3237
    @brianbejado3237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Nice work sir! I actually have to do this same job on my daily rsx, this gives me more confidence in tackling this job. Appreciate making this video 👍🏾👍🏾

    • @aspireddrivenauto8650
      @aspireddrivenauto8650  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No problem! Glad to have helped! Actually not a bad job as long as you have the right tools

  • @davidknight6652
    @davidknight6652 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Video helped me alot to change mine. Thank you sir!

  • @woman.driven
    @woman.driven 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good job! I know it's a pain when you don't have all the tools that you need with you. And I take it that your brother is a big RSX fan lol.

    • @aspireddrivenauto8650
      @aspireddrivenauto8650  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You watched my video 😱😱😃😃 lol. Thank you! Yeah it sucked that I didn't have everything. Then I was about 15 min away so now that's a half hour cut into work time. Yeah he is lol, he only has 2 though, he was joking about the others 😅

    • @garrettsmith8286
      @garrettsmith8286 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey man thanks for the informative video. Much more detail than other videos I've looked up!
      Do to my work schedule & trying to work outside in my hot ass Arizona driveway I got a quote from a shop. (Really nice guys but I hate taking my car to shops.) They wanted $1600 to install my parts. Coilovers. K-tuned front LCA's, slotted rotors, stainless lines, pads & ball-joints. $3500 to that plus install a new rack & pinion.
      Its a fun daily I'd hate to sell it & after watching this I might just have to take some time off work to get my RSX in shape.
      Thanks!

    • @aspireddrivenauto8650
      @aspireddrivenauto8650  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man! I appreciate that! Just trying to help out with what I know. Yeah I have a lot of fun with my RSX, great car. Oh dang that's a lot of money to give someone to do the work you yourself could do. But I do understand having a busy schedule. I myself work 6 days a week and have a family. I would say maybe do bit by bit. Doesn't have to be done all in the same day. Save yourself the money. I also don't like taking my car to a shop. I've always done my own work.

    • @garrettsmith8286
      @garrettsmith8286 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aspireddrivenauto8650 Thanks! I was just under my RSX right now and picked my car up from the shop today for the quote. I magically have a huge puddle of power steering fluid in my driveway. Man I knew I shouldn't have taken it anywhere!

    • @garrettsmith8286
      @garrettsmith8286 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe I'll get lucky & Doris will let me bring it to her new shop & help me work on it! That would be a cool video! Also the cheapest car she's seen. haha _I could die a happy man._ lol

  • @M4V3RiCkU235
    @M4V3RiCkU235 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You`ve been very lucky with that lower-ball joint. Could pop, and break the wheel apart. You don`t want that on a highway.

  • @StayBlessed87
    @StayBlessed87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2001 prelude ball joints from orileys. The master pro ones I think they’re called. Same size and all. For 2005 2006 Rsx

    • @aspireddrivenauto8650
      @aspireddrivenauto8650  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are correct! I ended up using a Prelude ball joint on my 06 RSX one time.

    • @StayBlessed87
      @StayBlessed87 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aspireddrivenauto8650 yeah I did too it was a perfect fit sold tho car already tho 🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @aspireddrivenauto8650
      @aspireddrivenauto8650  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awwwman, plan on getting another one?

    • @paulzamora4864
      @paulzamora4864 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So I should get 2001 prelude ball joints to fit my 05 rsx?

    • @kevovq3727
      @kevovq3727 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why snap ring not flush on bottom is that ok ? Prelude ball joint on rsx 05

  • @GoatOrange
    @GoatOrange 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Dude, please use a jackstand when looking up under the car. Friend had one of those sissor jacks collapse and almost pin his legs under the car.

    • @raymondsalzar309
      @raymondsalzar309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      there's a red jack stand right next to the scissor jack

    • @2lucky777
      @2lucky777 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao I learned the hard way I almost got crushed yesterday 🗿

    • @ProjectRSX
      @ProjectRSX 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I had 2 of those snap on me on my rsx, be carful

  • @pjubk
    @pjubk 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, doing this to a K24 ep3, Great Content=)

  • @joktv7748
    @joktv7748 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, Im working on my base model RSX and just curious what size cylinder cup did you use for the tool clamp to pop the ball joint back in? Your car is not type S right?

  • @rc4211
    @rc4211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Using this particular MOOG ball joint, did you find there was actually enough clearance below the CV joint housing and ABS tone ring to adequately fit and grease the grease nipple? I ask because I see that the original ball joint was a sealed design, and didn't have a grease nipple.

    • @andres84199
      @andres84199 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it will hit the axle I had to grind mine down in order to make it work. Installed mine about a year ago and the driver side just failed. I got a sealed one from oreilys today and gonna put that one in tomorrow

  • @davidknight6652
    @davidknight6652 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video sir. Is there a different ball joint between the 02 to 04 base vs type S ? So far I only find one option but wanted to confirm

  • @kingd3001
    @kingd3001 ปีที่แล้ว

    What lower ball joints will fit 2004 Acura rsx base

  • @Dungaalejandro
    @Dungaalejandro ปีที่แล้ว

    my castle nut keeps spinning along with the bolt, HELP!

    • @prayforparis422
      @prayforparis422 ปีที่แล้ว

      id say get some grip pliers above the hole for the ball joint. the bolt is just threads with a ball at the end and youll have to grip above the castle nut/control arm while you unscrew

  • @stacey5680
    @stacey5680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you know the ball joints are getting worn out? My rsx squeaks on from the front left wheel when driving through bumps and now it’s getting hard to steer... I’m a newbie so I need all the help I can get lol

    • @aspireddrivenauto8650
      @aspireddrivenauto8650  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I feel you! Jack up the front end and check for play in the wheel. Grab it at 12 and 6 o'clock position and see if the wheel moves. You can also use a pry bar and check for play at the suspension parts. Also if the boots are ripped, start looking to change them.

  • @xoraura9763
    @xoraura9763 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, I need someones help. Im trying to figure out what a part is in particular. I need to know what he's unscrewing at @7:04. My RSX needs a new one cause all the black stuff that's around the screw is gone and causing the wheel to shake. I feel like it'll come off soon if I don't find out what it is

    • @D.c5-
      @D.c5- 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bushing

    • @amirparvez5415
      @amirparvez5415 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@D.c5- it's your front lower control arm compliance bushing

  • @deohasslehoff956
    @deohasslehoff956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What were u hammering before you removed the axle nut? I cant get the axle off to save my life

    • @3titsme
      @3titsme 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is a section of the axel nut that is bent in to retain it. You should be a able to bent it back out with a large flat head and a hammer.

  • @jp554731
    @jp554731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn dawg, that scissor jack is sketchy at best. Invest in some jack stands. May save your life.

  • @twane2010
    @twane2010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Did you replace those Jacks they have a recall on them

    • @aspireddrivenauto8650
      @aspireddrivenauto8650  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Knew that was going to pop up lol, no they're the updated model. Thanks for looking out though 👍🏾✊🏾

    • @twane2010
      @twane2010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Better safe than sorry my guy ✊🏿 hopefully ill catch up with you at a meet

    • @aspireddrivenauto8650
      @aspireddrivenauto8650  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man! You from CT? Once my car is done I definitely plan on going to some 👍🏾

    • @twane2010
      @twane2010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea i be around Manchester i drive a beat up blue rsx like ur brothers

    • @FrgottenFrshness
      @FrgottenFrshness 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aspireddrivenauto8650 the updated ones also had failures with the welds in between the legs

  • @FrgottenFrshness
    @FrgottenFrshness 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hope you put grease in those they don't come with grease in them

  • @zackbarnes9607
    @zackbarnes9607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How did those Moog Ball joints hold up?

    • @aspireddrivenauto8650
      @aspireddrivenauto8650  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe they're still holding up nicely. The bro hasn't had any problems

  • @TruckThisGarage
    @TruckThisGarage 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ugh mine is stuck in the a arm

  • @sosasmh9887
    @sosasmh9887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just curious, i got an rsx 05 auto, you have any idea what the part number from moog is for the balljoints. I ended up finding k90332 but not sure

    • @aspireddrivenauto8650
      @aspireddrivenauto8650  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just looked up the part on Amazon. In the reviews, a few people with 05-06 generation said that it doesn't work. I'm currently using Mevtech MS60508. I'm testing this brand out to see how the quality holds up.

    • @sosasmh9887
      @sosasmh9887 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aspired Driven Auto does it fit flush with the knuckle and the snap ring? Most ball joints ive gotten already dont at all

    • @sosasmh9887
      @sosasmh9887 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      And does it fit in the control arm?

    • @aspireddrivenauto8650
      @aspireddrivenauto8650  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it does, fits perfectly.

    • @punctuationgamer636
      @punctuationgamer636 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sosasmh9887 what did you end up doing bro what ball joint did you get?

  • @dtbreally2735
    @dtbreally2735 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    @aspired driven auto yo you know if it’ll fit 03 type s, I know base05-06 and type s 05-06 se different as well
    Base 05-06 got 03 size components but lmk ^^^^

  • @randomrebuilds
    @randomrebuilds 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video. Next time use a pittman arm puller to pop out the ball joint from the lower control arm. Eliminate having to remove that piece from the chassis.

  • @svf_viking_tattoos6648
    @svf_viking_tattoos6648 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro had a pickle fork why tf you take the whole lower control arm off when the fork would take a couple of good hits and it would come out😂☠️

  • @simongibbs2986
    @simongibbs2986 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aha I see a jack stand. Phew!!

  • @musskeeterbump
    @musskeeterbump 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When it comes to ball joints you don't got to get the best ones but DO Not get the cheapest ones 🙅‍♂️🙅‍♂️🙅‍♂️🚫⛔

  • @simongibbs2986
    @simongibbs2986 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm concerned for your safety mate. Are you really doing all of that on just a scissor jack?

  • @louiienation8497
    @louiienation8497 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff guys, I can now do the job confidently haha

  • @victyper301
    @victyper301 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The 05 and up use a tsx

  • @nicolebraxton6273
    @nicolebraxton6273 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No jack stand the rear tire isn’t blocked that’s dangerous don’t trust that jack your using homie

  • @troyfall6573
    @troyfall6573 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, invest in mutual funds or rental properties. Don't invest in 4 cars. Twenty years from now you will thank me for the advice.

  • @vicroyer2745
    @vicroyer2745 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lose the music. I ran into a guy who's video was a bounty of information. I own a low RSX Tyoe S btw. But this Cat's video was regarding a 2002 Maxima alternator replacement. His video expressed (and he spoke) all details. Talk.. when showing your video mention every very detail including the leg work. The music is cool but in the end.. just the facts. Agreed? Peace Out..

  • @jamesfederer5592
    @jamesfederer5592 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bad design. MDX has the ball joint attached to the lower control arm. Just remove the lower control arm, that’s it.

  • @erictech201
    @erictech201 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Next time put heat bro.

    • @aspireddrivenauto8650
      @aspireddrivenauto8650  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know, that definitely would have helped 😅. Don't know why I didn't think of that, definitely will take a mental note 👍🏾

  • @akuroakum8955
    @akuroakum8955 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol 2 whacks they said.