Damn...I wish this video was available when I did my ball joints a year ago. That Honda Ball Joint Adapter Set would've saved me SOOOO much time and pain. I couldn't find it when I searched for one, and figured they didn't exist because the ball joints are non serviceable.
Perfect timing. Just got new knuckles and used your vids to replace the wheel hubs with Karcepts units and fresh bearings. Just got my Evasive offset ball joints and was planning to tackle them soon and wouldn't ya know. A fresh vid on it. Thanks!
Very cool man, thank you for sharing! Why does that cup have the cut outs? Why can’t just a solid cup work? Happiest of Holidays to you and your family!!❤🙏🏻
The part of the knuckle that holds the ball joint is not fully level. The part of the knuckle closest to the axle raises up so the cutout fits around that raised part
without that it's IMPOSIBLE to remove. I can't remember exactly how I got it out but I think it involved a vice, 2 people, a power hammer, and a lot of patience
The Honda OEM ball joint does not have a snap ring, I don't know if it's a great idea to use it. At least not without getting a few tack welds to hold it in place.
Yeah, I was wondering about that. Honda sells a replacement which implies that they are replaceable (at least for the accord). There are some folks that have used the OEM ball joints without a snap ring and haven’t complained yet but it does make me wonder.
@@DIYGuysvideo my understanding is that on the S2000 Honda intended for the ball joints to be non serviceable. You need to get a whole control arm. They don't sell the ball joint for the S2000 individually.
For the S2000 there are a lot of bushings that Honda didn’t design to be serviceable but definitely are with aftermarket parts, like the majority of the bushings on the control arms. So I don’t think it necessarily means we shouldn’t try to service them.
Does the front and rear use the same ball joint? If not do you happen to know what the front are if uses parta from honda acoord agajn like the rear ball joint?
Ripped rubber boot sometimes. Take a crowbar and push against the suspension to see if the ball joint has play/clicking. If so, definitely replace. Ball joints should be tight and not easy to move.
Nah it didn't. I originally replaced my OEM ones with the Buddy Clubs but after discussing with some folks I realized I probably didn't need the roll center adjustment that they provide. I was in a pinch and didn't have the time to get an alignment before heading to the track so I opted to stay with OEM like option.
The rear roll center does not change as dramatically as the front roll center does as you lower the car. So the general consensus among track folks seems to be that the rear roll centers aren’t worth it.
Damn...I wish this video was available when I did my ball joints a year ago. That Honda Ball Joint Adapter Set would've saved me SOOOO much time and pain. I couldn't find it when I searched for one, and figured they didn't exist because the ball joints are non serviceable.
Perfect timing. Just got new knuckles and used your vids to replace the wheel hubs with Karcepts units and fresh bearings. Just got my Evasive offset ball joints and was planning to tackle them soon and wouldn't ya know. A fresh vid on it. Thanks!
Yes!
Been a while. Welcome back.
Great to see some more S2K DIY vids. Thx!
Very cool man, thank you for sharing! Why does that cup have the cut outs? Why can’t just a solid cup work? Happiest of Holidays to you and your family!!❤🙏🏻
The part of the knuckle that holds the ball joint is not fully level. The part of the knuckle closest to the axle raises up so the cutout fits around that raised part
without that it's IMPOSIBLE to remove. I can't remember exactly how I got it out but I think it involved a vice, 2 people, a power hammer, and a lot of patience
Holy he’s back!
Ps, do you have a transmission and clutch removal video? I can’t seem to find it if so. Thank you in advance!! Lol
I do. Just search for clutch replacement transmission removal s2000
Common man his video is like the first one to come up when you search that on YT.
AWESOME VIDEOS.
Why did you not reinstall another raised balljoint? I have spoon ones I was going to install, hence me watching this video.
I did some research and realized I didn’t need offset ball joints
The Honda OEM ball joint does not have a snap ring, I don't know if it's a great idea to use it. At least not without getting a few tack welds to hold it in place.
Yeah, I was wondering about that. Honda sells a replacement which implies that they are replaceable (at least for the accord). There are some folks that have used the OEM ball joints without a snap ring and haven’t complained yet but it does make me wonder.
@@DIYGuysvideo my understanding is that on the S2000 Honda intended for the ball joints to be non serviceable. You need to get a whole control arm. They don't sell the ball joint for the S2000 individually.
For the S2000 there are a lot of bushings that Honda didn’t design to be serviceable but definitely are with aftermarket parts, like the majority of the bushings on the control arms.
So I don’t think it necessarily means we shouldn’t try to service them.
@@DIYGuysvideo Not to mention as parts become more and more rare, we'll have to fix what we have, more and more.
Does the front and rear use the same ball joint? If not do you happen to know what the front are if uses parta from honda acoord agajn like the rear ball joint?
They don’t use the same ball joint. It’s s2000 only as far as I know
What I meant is if I could use the same ball joint to replace the front honda S2000 as well?
But how can I tell if my ball joints have gone bad?
Ripped rubber boot sometimes. Take a crowbar and push against the suspension to see if the ball joint has play/clicking. If so, definitely replace. Ball joints should be tight and not easy to move.
How come you went from the buddy clubs back to a oe style ball joint?
See other comments, didn’t want the roll center correction
my boy
So how long did your buddy club ball joints last
Ended up just not using, see another comment below
Great video!! Thanks for giving me an itch to try this on my 99 Civic EJ6!! 🫡
Those buddy Club ball joints are terrible the boots on mine tore in less than a year.
Yeah I have read about that issue on them. They almost feel like plastic
That buddy club one wear out?
Nah it didn't. I originally replaced my OEM ones with the Buddy Clubs but after discussing with some folks I realized I probably didn't need the roll center adjustment that they provide. I was in a pinch and didn't have the time to get an alignment before heading to the track so I opted to stay with OEM like option.
@@DIYGuysvideo curious to know why some folks and you realized the roll center adjustment is not needed. I replaced mine for that sole purpose :(
The rear roll center does not change as dramatically as the front roll center does as you lower the car. So the general consensus among track folks seems to be that the rear roll centers aren’t worth it.
Whats the consensus on bumpsteer? I heard/read the rear is more sensitive than the front.
AP1 has a rear bump steer issue from the factory. That’s it from what I know.