I’m 73 now and USED TO do most of the work to my cars myself. I can still relate to the satisfaction you obviously get from doing the job right. Being willing to share your techniques and tricks of the trade says a lot about who you are. And seeing Mrs. O, your little girl, and your pups just amplify your values as a person. If I were closer you’d get all my business.
Props Mr.O!!!! I live in Northern California and I’ve only had the privilege of working on one rusted car from Washington state. The owners moved to north Cali. Worst experience ever! Has to remove the front struts on a 2006 Cadillac Deville. Broke my big snap on breaker bar. My Milwaukee 1/2 wasn’t busting the nuts lose. Lots of respect to any mechanic working on rusted cars.
DistinctRidesBy Davy I broke a 250ft/lb torque wrench, once!! I had a six foot piece of pipe on it, and was GIVING IT THE BEANS!! SNAP!! Figured I broke the square drive. NOPE!!!
roadkill5333 ya rusted cars are a whole another animal! Lots of patience for sure. Breaking tools suck. Especially in my case where I don’t have a snap on dealer. I order all my stuff online. Lol
DistinctRidesBy Davy...and that's another issue!! For all you young whipper snappers! ONLINE!! HAHAHAHA You mean, the telephone line?? We were on a party line! We did have stuff delivered to my home, tho. We just asked the neighbor, when they got on the party line with us, if they would bring back something from the 5&10, for us!! Us old folks are a rare breed, these days!! I do remember tho, the first time I saw one of the neighbor kids put his home telephone handset onto the modem!!
Must have come form Spokane area as I live near Vancouver WA and my 91 Ford PU w/89K mi never garaged, has almost no rust except surface rust on the frame.
Wow. I sub to your channel and start watching video. i never work my car. However I just went and bought a "mechanic" tool set . 3 ton jack, jack stand, shop light, total $550.00 . Did my first oil change myself. put on my winter tires "myself" priceless. You made auto work look fun. Great job.
Keep up the good work, learn the basics. You'll save quite a bit of money. That $550 is an investment. Your next brake job will be less than a hundred, rotors and pads included. TH-cam is your friend.
Dan and Mariah Nguyen totally awesome! Hope you’ve learned more in the past year! I love seeing people learn how to do their own work. It’s therapeutic sometimes. Damn good feeling when the job is done and you know YOU fixed it.
I enjoy your videos Eric, been fixing cars for 45 years now mostly auto body. I live on Cape Cod so multiply your rust issues. Years ago a friend gave me a scaling gun or sometimes called a needle gun. It is a shipyard tool that vibrates loose rust off without damaging metal. Great for cleaning up hubs and other suspension parts.
Nice video - the rust reminds me of working on ocean going crab boats - had a 100 hp electric motor to rebuild and did the entire disassembly with a cutting torch - a welder - a hammer and vice grips- put it back together with a torch and one wrench for the new end bell bolts - properly applied heat is a wonderful thing.
This gave me a flash back of an employee I once had that heated up a u joint on a chevy to melt the Teflon retainer. He heated the cap instead of the shaft to ooze out the Teflon and the gas pressure built up in the joint so high that the cap shot off and broke the front of the soda machine! Thumbs up for Big Nasty!
Eric, the body of automotive knowledge you posses is truly mind boggling. Hello, Avoca fire department, remember those cardboard boxes that were next to my cutting torch work...well......lol
I just love your shows/ My eyesight is waning, but I can still watch and above all, your like an old friend telling me how you repair stuff. Keep shooting, I;ll tune in, Alabama
if you feel your torch is to small, get the proper tip for your little victor and change over to propane eric! we use the baby victors like yours,only with propane,and you can turn your regulator up to 15 psi on the propane and 40 psi on the oxygen regulator. we cut whatever we want with the above described setup it works great! WeldingCity LP/Propane/Natural Gas Cutting Tip 3-GPN-00 Size 00 for Victor Torch. Something like this.nice job! oh and the propane is typically cheaper too,1 20lb propane bottle to like 2 or 3 full size oxygen bottles,cheers!
I am in the middle of replacing ball joints on my '01 TJ, so this vid was a real treat. I got the 2 of the 3 12pt bolts off by with the impact wrench despite the crust, the third no-habla'ed the bad english, so I cut the head off using a Dremel tool with a cut-off wheel, but this did require disconnecting the steering knuckle so the knuckle would turn freely. Some of us don't have a cutting torch :-( I had no problem cutting off the bolt head, and the hub came off with a few tappy-tap-taps. That little plastic part off the axle you said was not needed - it's called an "AXLE SHAFT INNER SLINGER" at least for the TJ series. While I suspected it was useless, since it was broken, I ordered a replacement. Now waiting for it's arrival a RIDICULOUS 13 days. Since I paid for it, I'll wait a little longer and use it. I decided to 'might as well', so I'm replacing just about everything, including the badly corroded and thinned steering knuckle - doing this in particular because the caliper guides are looking scary bad. Thanks!
Great video! I kept walking for a brake clean entrance when showing us those rusted on bolts! I thought it worked on everything! Merry Christmas to you , Mrs O, and your family!
As often as you do wheel bearings there always seems to be a new lesson concerning some little aspect of the job. Cutting the wheel bearing mount and bolt heads with Victor using plan B when plan A failed. As Ivan would say, “I like it”. Thanks.
Well I watched this video in the morning. Then show up to work and have a 08 Warangler waiting for a right front wheel bearing. I was able to hammer a 1/2in 12 point on and get my bolts out (replaced them of course) but was able to get them out. Nice video!
Yeah, these cold winter days really make me miss Guantanamo Bay. One cold winter night it got all the way down to 58F and I actually put a sweater on. Thanks for the care package, mom.
I think it's very good that Eric O always tries to show us the many different ways a person can do the same job. Since not all DIYer's have all the fancy tools it gives us options as to how we can approach the same repair. I always get intimated to do U-joint repairs due to the fact that i really don't know what i'm hammering in and out. Lol. Better left to the pros for this one. Lol.
I agree with the first part of your observation. But I think once you do one, or two, it really is not that hard. The bottom line is to watch that the U-joint is not too tight and make sure that the C-clips are installed. I have left them out before and then the end-caps fly apart. You can do it. The U-joint is not expensive and easy to learn the process. Remember, keep your stick on the ice as we are all in this together! :-)
Hey Eric. I was going to war with Subaru ball joint pinch bolts. I took the knuckles out of the car to keep from destroying CV boots. One of the ball joints got overheated and exploded. Sounded like a shot gun going off in the garage and the ball end of the joint launched itself clear to the otherside of the garage. My ears were ringing for about an hour. The ball joint hit the torch on it's way out and bent it! I would recommend that amateurs like myself wear hearing protection when using a torch around something like a ball joint. Also, don't stand directly in front of the ball joint. Probably a good idea to take the boot off the ball joint and give it a little wiggle from time to time to make sure the grease gases aren't building up inside. Long story short, the pinch bolt came out so life is good.
Burn the zerc off 1st, no grease 'explosion' - it lets the grease out as soon as it gets hot. Just make sure the point the burned off zerc down and away from you and keep your feet back. I personally have tried about all possible approaches, and prefer the specialized screw press (the kind with the sliding hook made for the purpose). But sometimes you have to work with what's around, and the 2 socket and hammer process almost always fits that requirement. I like the variety of the videos, nice work.
The more I learn from Mr. Eric, I realize 'everything', was learned from your mama! But you did well with Mrs. O too! Great in teaching, from your Mama! PS; you too Eric.
Eric, Great video and repair job! I love the use of the torch as you do - its something I will probably never have. Im curious about where the SKF U-joint was made as you usually show the part number on the box but this time you did not. I would love to see a part 2 with new the bearing install. BTW the underside of my 2002 Focus wagon all the bolts are the same as on that jeep. I just had to replace a rear lower control arm that rotted out. My 'torch' is a Dewalt sawzall with a carbide blade. Had to cut out the inner cam bolt and the outer bushing/bolt. PITA. SMA#1 God bless Paul
I've been a mech for 50 or 60 years and I still like watching a savvy mech Mr Obracktla. Ya'll may be Polish but your grandparents weren't in the Katyn Forest. If you want to read a book about Poland before ww2, read The Painted Bird by Jerzy Kosinski and your eyes will bug out.
I know I'm a little off the subject, but I tried the transmission and acetone mixture on my brothers seized up 3 ton floor jack and it worked awesome lol.
great video, good to see how professionals work. I did my jeep front axle u joint at home. without oxy torch and big air hammer, it was a pain in the hoha. I was able to remove the bolts with 13mm 12point socket. Took a while with 3 jaw puller to remove the wheel hub, as the hub was rusted on the axle. first tried to hammer out the u joint, then a ball joint press, it wasn't budging (yes, I removed all the clips). I was worried I would bend the ears. So I used a grinder to cut off the u joints. and pushed the caps off with pitman arm puller. hope this helps someone.
I have had real good luck with my ball joint press for u-joints. I heat the GM u-joints that have the plastic injected instead of the clips but like you said it is dangerous I had a bearing cap explode out and knocked out the flourecent tubes on my shop light. The wheel bearing though it was a 'tough guy' but it seen things your way! lol
Hi Eric And you told us viewers that you can't DANCE (LOL) The SMA hot foot experience I could feel the burn all the way on the viewing side of things!!!
I can only say I’m glad I’m a mechanic in NOT New York! I spent a little time swinging spanners at a minesite, with similar corrosion issues. Yeah not there any more.
Wow another great video with Mr Torch and Mr Vice, great tips on how not to bend the ears and how to test them. I know I have bent the ears and had to have Drive Shaft Incorporated fix them. Thanks.
Nice. I've done a lot of ujs at my shop but never that way of installing the new caps. Will try that. We don't get the rust in new Zealand so never cut one out before. Looking forward to part two.
eric harbor frieght now has a 3/4 battery operated earthquake for $269 on sale now when you said you show got heated reminded me of that video on youtube where the guys is heating up something and he lays his butane torch in his boat without realizing it and smells something and turns around and see his boat on fire..the reaction is priceless laughed so hard thought I was having a heart attack
I live in a not much rust part of the country, I remember watching my first SMAR video and Eric saying how bad the rust problems were and I thought this guy must exaggerate a lot.... many more videos now and nope.... he wasn't exaggerating on bit !
First time viewer. I love you. It's like watching AVE for auto mechanics. A good variety of profanity mixed with funny northern sayings tied up with a nice bow of amazing expert knowledge. Thanks for the great tips.
When putting the caps on you should visibly inspect no needle bearings have come out and lay sideways inside the cap. If they do cap will go on, but you can’t get snap ring in. Thus having to remove the cap again. Done this more than once before.
Damn! learned something new I didn’t know about u joint removal and installation! Your excellent with the Gas Axe or Key to the city! I never thought using a torch would work! Nice job!
I used twist sockets. They grab good and when I replace the bolts I use cap head bolts with the Allen heads. Our dodge dealer never stocks them. Big nasty made small work of it. Great video 😎
I automatically give you the like button on every video. I would have given you 2 if I could have for your singing!!!! Thanks for your information and entertainment.
good show i always freeze u joint bearings stay in place when you drop caps ha ha caps go in much easier mostly your suppose to drop 1 cap to make the job interesting thank you you make it look easy!!!
Another great video! Hope you don't mind but I would like to offer a suggestion: Wear a face shield when you are tapping the snap rings into place. I once had one pop back in my face and it broke half of a tooth off! I was lucky it didn't hit me in the eye I guess... Love the videos, always learning!
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Everything okay?
@@Sandbag1300 with what?
@@SouthMainAuto @ 32:19 I thought there may be an issue you needed help with.
What type of cordless impact are you using seems to do a decent job
I had a feeling Big Nasty was into heavy metal. 😛
I’m 73 now and USED TO do most of the work to my cars myself. I can still relate to the satisfaction you obviously get from doing the job right. Being willing to share your techniques and tricks of the trade says a lot about who you are. And seeing Mrs. O, your little girl, and your pups just amplify your values as a person. If I were closer you’d get all my business.
Gotta love the torch. It can't be tight if it's a liquid! Thanks Eric!
Props Mr.O!!!! I live in Northern California and I’ve only had the privilege of working on one rusted car from Washington state. The owners moved to north Cali. Worst experience ever! Has to remove the front struts on a 2006 Cadillac Deville. Broke my big snap on breaker bar. My Milwaukee 1/2 wasn’t busting the nuts lose. Lots of respect to any mechanic working on rusted cars.
DistinctRidesBy Davy I broke a 250ft/lb torque wrench, once!! I had a six foot piece of pipe on it, and was GIVING IT THE BEANS!! SNAP!! Figured I broke the square drive. NOPE!!!
roadkill5333 ya rusted cars are a whole another animal! Lots of patience for sure. Breaking tools suck. Especially in my case where I don’t have a snap on dealer. I order all my stuff online. Lol
DistinctRidesBy Davy...and that's another issue!!
For all you young whipper snappers! ONLINE!! HAHAHAHA You mean, the telephone line?? We were on a party line! We did have stuff delivered to my home, tho. We just asked the neighbor, when they got on the party line with us, if they would bring back something from the 5&10, for us!!
Us old folks are a rare breed, these days!! I do remember tho, the first time I saw one of the neighbor kids put his home telephone handset onto the modem!!
Must have come form Spokane area as I live near Vancouver WA and my 91 Ford PU w/89K mi never garaged, has almost no rust except surface rust on the frame.
Here is a tip for you. When bolts are rusted up that bad just cut the strut or bolt off with a die grinder or sawzall with metal blade.
Ya gotta keep the Big Nasty music. That way we know Big Nasty,s coming out, like the brake clean.
Agreed big nasty needs intro music!
Very entertaining!
Great idea!
Yes, I vote to keep the Big Nasty soundtrack!
i was thinking that myself,lol
Wow. I sub to your channel and start watching video. i never work my car. However I just went and bought a "mechanic" tool set . 3 ton jack, jack stand, shop light, total $550.00 . Did my first oil change myself. put on my winter tires "myself" priceless. You made auto work look fun. Great job.
Keep up the good work, learn the basics. You'll save quite a bit of money. That $550 is an investment. Your next brake job will be less than a hundred, rotors and pads included. TH-cam is your friend.
@@greanstreak04 thanks i willcontinue to work on many basics job. it satifying.
Dan and Mariah Nguyen totally awesome! Hope you’ve learned more in the past year! I love seeing people learn how to do their own work. It’s therapeutic sometimes. Damn good feeling when the job is done and you know YOU fixed it.
LOVE that "Big Nasty" has its own theme, just like the orchestra hit for brake cleaner!
I enjoy your videos Eric, been fixing cars for 45 years now mostly auto body. I live on Cape Cod so multiply your rust issues. Years ago a friend gave me a scaling gun or sometimes called a needle gun. It is a shipyard tool that vibrates loose rust off without damaging metal. Great for cleaning up hubs and other suspension parts.
The crusty stuff you deal with every day would have me collapsed into tears and profanity. 😊 You have my respect and admiration.
Thanks Eric, always a pleasure to look over your shoulder at South Main Auto.
Eric, every Super Troopers reference cracks me up to no end. A nice accomplishment for a Monday
I always just use a cutoff wheel on my grinder to cut the cross out of the u-joints. Works pretty slick and no molten grease to worry about
Nice video - the rust reminds me of working on ocean going crab boats - had a 100 hp electric motor to rebuild and did the entire disassembly with a cutting torch - a welder - a hammer and vice grips- put it back together with a torch and one wrench for the new end bell bolts - properly applied heat is a wonderful thing.
Keep up the awesome videos! Love the knowledge, humorous commentary and the clean language. Makes for great, useful entertainment for us DIY guys.
Excellent. Another South Main Auto music video! U Joint repairs & the Doors! Priceless!
This gave me a flash back of an employee I once had that heated up a u joint on a chevy to melt the Teflon retainer. He heated the cap instead of the shaft to ooze out the Teflon and the gas pressure built up in the joint so high that the cap shot off and broke the front of the soda machine! Thumbs up for Big Nasty!
hi , i'am a diy'er used it all but best for me was a porta- bandsaw to cut them off , thanks for your videos ,learned alot from you.
Victor, Big Nasty head bangin', Dave, hot grease facial, Roger, Brooksy, Ginger - the whole gang! Love it
Always good to watch someone who knows what they are doing!
"you guys like fire." as im sitting here watching in my fire station.. lol
Stay safe!
Burn baby burn
Boys will be boys!! 😁😎🔥
Nahhhh, that was Beavis who loved fire. Fire! FIRE!
@@daveogarf HUUUHUUHUHHUH he said fire. HUHUHUHUHUHUHUUH LOL
I really enjoy the fact you have names for all your tools!
Victor, Big Nasty and Dave three SMA team members. Are you kidding we always want part two.
Nice to have met Viktor, he's got plenty of spark.
Eric, yes on doing a part 2. You make all this look easy.
Eric, the body of automotive knowledge you posses is truly mind boggling. Hello, Avoca fire department, remember those cardboard boxes that were next to my cutting torch work...well......lol
That was a hot video, Eric. I think you chose the torch today just to heat up the shop. Good video and stay warm. ❤️️
I just love your shows/ My eyesight is waning, but I can still watch and above all, your like an old friend telling me how you repair stuff. Keep shooting, I;ll tune in, Alabama
I’m feeling blessed that I don’t see that sort of corrosion in cars here in Oz (Sydney ) and the cold weather, keep up the good work Eric
if you feel your torch is to small, get the proper tip for your little victor and change over to propane eric! we use the baby victors like yours,only with propane,and you can turn your regulator up to 15 psi on the propane and 40 psi on the oxygen regulator. we cut whatever we want with the above described setup it works great! WeldingCity LP/Propane/Natural Gas Cutting Tip 3-GPN-00 Size 00 for Victor Torch. Something like this.nice job! oh and the propane is typically cheaper too,1 20lb propane bottle to like 2 or 3 full size oxygen bottles,cheers!
Eric O rocking The Doors... 😀
I am in the middle of replacing ball joints on my '01 TJ, so this vid was a real treat. I got the 2 of the 3 12pt bolts off by with the impact wrench despite the crust, the third no-habla'ed the bad english, so I cut the head off using a Dremel tool with a cut-off wheel, but this did require disconnecting the steering knuckle so the knuckle would turn freely. Some of us don't have a cutting torch :-( I had no problem cutting off the bolt head, and the hub came off with a few tappy-tap-taps. That little plastic part off the axle you said was not needed - it's called an "AXLE SHAFT INNER SLINGER" at least for the TJ series. While I suspected it was useless, since it was broken, I ordered a replacement. Now waiting for it's arrival a RIDICULOUS 13 days. Since I paid for it, I'll wait a little longer and use it. I decided to 'might as well', so I'm replacing just about everything, including the badly corroded and thinned steering knuckle - doing this in particular because the caliper guides are looking scary bad. Thanks!
The sheer volume of rust never ceases to amaze me...
Eric I love that tip of putting something to hold the pads in place, you showed it in another video works well
Great video! I kept walking for a brake clean entrance when showing us those rusted on bolts! I thought it worked on everything! Merry Christmas to you , Mrs O, and your family!
The "Brake Clean" does add a bit of humor and adds consistency. I agree all around!!
As often as you do wheel bearings there always seems to be a new lesson concerning some little aspect of the job. Cutting the wheel bearing mount and bolt heads with Victor using plan B when plan A failed. As Ivan would say, “I like it”. Thanks.
Well I watched this video in the morning. Then show up to work and have a 08 Warangler waiting for a right front wheel bearing. I was able to hammer a 1/2in 12 point on and get my bolts out (replaced them of course) but was able to get them out. Nice video!
Yeah, these cold winter days really make me miss Guantanamo Bay. One cold winter night it got all the way down to 58F and I actually put a sweater on. Thanks for the care package, mom.
Yes show part2 please. This is my best channel I love to watch.
I think it's very good that Eric O always tries to show us the many different ways a person can do the same job. Since not all DIYer's have all the fancy tools it gives us options as to how we can approach the same repair. I always get intimated to do U-joint repairs due to the fact that i really don't know what i'm hammering in and out. Lol. Better left to the pros for this one. Lol.
I agree with the first part of your observation. But I think once you do one, or two, it really is not that hard. The bottom line is to watch that the U-joint is not too tight and make sure that the C-clips are installed. I have left them out before and then the end-caps fly apart. You can do it. The U-joint is not expensive and easy to learn the process. Remember, keep your stick on the ice as we are all in this together! :-)
Hey Eric. I was going to war with Subaru ball joint pinch bolts. I took the knuckles out of the car to keep from destroying CV boots. One of the ball joints got overheated and exploded. Sounded like a shot gun going off in the garage and the ball end of the joint launched itself clear to the otherside of the garage. My ears were ringing for about an hour. The ball joint hit the torch on it's way out and bent it! I would recommend that amateurs like myself wear hearing protection when using a torch around something like a ball joint. Also, don't stand directly in front of the ball joint. Probably a good idea to take the boot off the ball joint and give it a little wiggle from time to time to make sure the grease gases aren't building up inside. Long story short, the pinch bolt came out so life is good.
Burn the zerc off 1st, no grease 'explosion' - it lets the grease out as soon as it gets hot. Just make sure the point the burned off zerc down and away from you and keep your feet back. I personally have tried about all possible approaches, and prefer the specialized screw press (the kind with the sliding hook made for the purpose). But sometimes you have to work with what's around, and the 2 socket and hammer process almost always fits that requirement.
I like the variety of the videos, nice work.
Not gonna lie, I jumped at the first pop from that U-joint. Thanks for all the great videos Eric.
Always willing to watch a part two.
The more I learn from Mr. Eric, I realize 'everything', was learned from your mama! But you did well with Mrs. O too! Great in teaching, from your Mama! PS; you too Eric.
Congrats for winning the Cardone video competition
Eric,
Great video and repair job! I love the use of the torch as you do - its something I will probably never have. Im curious about where the SKF U-joint was made as you usually show the part number on the box but this time you did not. I would love to see a part 2 with new the bearing install.
BTW the underside of my 2002 Focus wagon all the bolts are the same as on that jeep. I just had to replace a rear lower control arm that rotted out. My 'torch' is a Dewalt sawzall with a carbide blade. Had to cut out the inner cam bolt and the outer bushing/bolt. PITA.
SMA#1
God bless
Paul
Your brass hammer set is mint!
I've been a mech for 50 or 60 years and I still like watching a savvy mech Mr Obracktla. Ya'll may be Polish but your grandparents weren't in the Katyn Forest. If you want to read a book about Poland before ww2, read The Painted Bird by Jerzy Kosinski and your eyes will bug out.
Tiger tools should send you their u-joint tool kit to see how it works in the rust belt. Chris
I know I'm a little off the subject, but I tried the transmission and acetone mixture on my brothers seized up 3 ton floor jack and it worked awesome lol.
great video, good to see how professionals work.
I did my jeep front axle u joint at home.
without oxy torch and big air hammer, it was a pain in the hoha. I was able to remove the bolts with 13mm 12point socket. Took a while with 3 jaw puller to remove the wheel hub, as the hub was rusted on the axle.
first tried to hammer out the u joint, then a ball joint press, it wasn't budging (yes, I removed all the clips). I was worried I would bend the ears. So I used a grinder to cut off the u joints. and pushed the caps off with pitman arm puller.
hope this helps someone.
Thanks for letting us watch.
I have had real good luck with my ball joint press for u-joints. I heat the GM u-joints that have the plastic injected instead of the clips but like you said it is dangerous I had a bearing cap explode out and knocked out the flourecent tubes on my shop light. The wheel bearing though it was a 'tough guy' but it seen things your way! lol
I’m a old iron worker and I can attest to the burning boot I have plenty of scars on my feet, back, and arms. Fun stuff. Makes life interesting.
Love that your tools have names. Really love the music for big nasty gotta keep that
Post part 2 I would love to see it very entertaining Eric
YAAAAAHHH!!! SMOKEWRENCH SPECIAL!!!! Safety glasses, ear muffs, and Big Nasty.. It just got real. :) keep em coming Mr O!!!
Using a torch looks like too much fun!
Hi Eric
And you told us viewers that you can't DANCE (LOL)
The SMA hot foot experience I could feel the burn all the way on the viewing side of things!!!
I can only say I’m glad I’m a mechanic in NOT New York! I spent a little time swinging spanners at a minesite, with similar corrosion issues. Yeah not there any more.
And I thought we had rusty suspension components and chassis here in Austria, but this is next level!
Love your videos. Just FYI, the 2010 has a 3.8. The nicer 3.6 was introduced in the Wrangler line starting with the 2012 model year..
Wow another great video with Mr Torch and Mr Vice, great tips on how not to bend the ears and how to test them. I know I have bent the ears and had to have Drive Shaft Incorporated fix them. Thanks.
Great attitude when working on those 3 bolts. Be fun to work with him.
Without the right tools, this is the ultimate bloody knuckle job. As always, you've set the bar high.
Nice. I've done a lot of ujs at my shop but never that way of installing the new caps. Will try that. We don't get the rust in new Zealand so never cut one out before.
Looking forward to part two.
eric harbor frieght now has a 3/4 battery operated earthquake for $269 on sale now
when you said you show got heated reminded me of that video on youtube where the guys is heating up something and he lays his butane torch in his boat without realizing it and smells something and turns around and see his boat on fire..the reaction is priceless laughed so hard thought I was having a heart attack
Love a good crusty crab video! Lots of rust!!! Oh yeah! Keep the faith Eric O!!!!
like watching you work on jeeps.
I live in a not much rust part of the country, I remember watching my first SMAR video and Eric saying how bad the rust problems were and I thought this guy must exaggerate a lot.... many more videos now and nope.... he wasn't exaggerating on bit !
First time viewer. I love you. It's like watching AVE for auto mechanics.
A good variety of profanity mixed with funny northern sayings tied up with a nice bow of amazing expert knowledge. Thanks for the great tips.
When putting the caps on you should visibly inspect no needle bearings have come out and lay sideways inside the cap. If they do cap will go on, but you can’t get snap ring in. Thus having to remove the cap again. Done this more than once before.
Danger! Carnage! Fire! The auto shop classes at the local Vo-Tech school just doubled.
Meemaw has a lot of good tricks up her sleeve
Wrangling with the Wrangler Mr.O, nice!
I'm digging the new enhance feature
Wow thank you Eric learned a ton ! Got old jeep putting new frame lots other things. This will really help..
Damn! learned something new I didn’t know about u joint removal and installation! Your excellent with the Gas Axe or Key to the city! I never thought using a torch would work! Nice job!
I think I got it.... nice and floppy is good. Never has been in my experience, but this is an exception. 😉
🤣🤣
Cuba Rodriguez perhaps you could try the HOT GREASE FACIAL!! Does wonders!!
@@roadkill5333 I'm sure it would burn the zits and outer layer of skin right off. Great for that youthful glow! Lol
Floppy is good in this case cuz if it's too stiff it won't last long if you put it in that way.... U JOINTS PEOPLE, U JOINTS!
@@SouthMainAuto - That's correct on BOTH sides of the argument ... 😁😁
Great job! Love your videos. A great tech, and real mechanic. ;)
SKF ujoints and wheel bearings/hubs are great quality. use them all the time.
"I MAKE FIRE." "FIRE GOOD!" FIRE FIX THINGS! Great Video. BIG NASTY has his own music now! PRICELESS!
I didn't come for the carnage but yeah, fire, hammers, big narsty - it's all good! Thanks Dr. O!
I used twist sockets. They grab good and when I replace the bolts I use cap head bolts with the Allen heads. Our dodge dealer never stocks them. Big nasty made small work of it. Great video 😎
Ready for part two !
Eric your Me Maw was a smart Lady! Nice job!
"ol trick memaw taught me" I love your channel mr.O
I automatically give you the like button on every video. I would have given you 2 if I could have for your singing!!!! Thanks for your information and entertainment.
i am ready for part 2 !
22:47 -- Oh, you're using those beautiful brass hammers that a viewer made for you.
Some like seeing brake clean on Eric's videos, but it's the torch and Big Nasty that float my boat. :)
Good learning before I go to sleep.
Badda Bing, Badda Boom! "The Fifth Element" movie... Eric, you are the official "Mad Man", Pyromaniac, master mechanic. Love it...
Minor surgery, patient survives. Nice work.
I had always thought those were 1/2" heads on those bolts till I got new bolts once. Try a 1/2" socket or key, they usually work fine.
Great job Eric 👏
I think memaw would love a part considering you are showing off her tips and tricks😂 memaw must of been a heck of a mechanic
I always put antiseize on the ujoint caps helps them slide in easier and next time it needs a ujoint there not rusted fast
good show i always freeze u joint bearings stay in place when you drop caps ha ha caps go in much easier mostly your suppose to drop 1 cap to make the job interesting thank you you make it look easy!!!
Another great video! Hope you don't mind but I would like to offer a suggestion: Wear a face shield when you are tapping the snap rings into place. I once had one pop back in my face and it broke half of a tooth off! I was lucky it didn't hit me in the eye I guess... Love the videos, always learning!