I'm a professional mechanic. I love to see women willing to get their hands dirty like this and learn how to work on their vehicles. Can't tell you how much money I've saved in my life by not being afraid to tackle projects on my own whether it is working on cars or anything else. So many people out there have no desire to learn how to be self sufficient and rely on someone else for most of the stuff they need in life. I know a lot of guys who wouldn't tackle stuff like this not because they are stupid, more like they are just too damn lazy to do it themselves OR they are too afraid they will "mess something up". Like my Dad used to say: "you will never learn anything being afraid to do it yourself, pick up a wrench and stop being a wuss". When I was a kid, we didn't have youtube or the internet. Today, there is tons of information on how to do just about anything you want. Most of my male friends could learn a lot from a lady like this.
I find your videos to be very well done. And I'm still old-fashioned (being over 60) enough to be impressed by a woman working on a car or truck with as much knowledge as you display. Very well done on both counts. Thanks for making the effort to do such high-quality videos.
Lots of respect. I was surprised how much work was required to replace the ball joint. And yeah, stating fastener head sizes as you go makes this video a cut above the average.
still have lots of respect although your video Skip's lots of the good stuff getting those hub assemblies out pressing the ball joints out actually pressing the ball joints back in
Awesome job! You would make any father proud! I have been teaching my 13 year old how to work on our Harley and Jeep, oil changes, spark plugs, basic stuff for now. It's great time spent together!!
Fantastic to see a young lady taking the time to learn how to, and share her knowledge on a basic car repair. I wish that more young people, both men and women, would take the time to learn how to properly maintain and repair their own vehicles.
WOW ! very very nice job. My daughters both wrench on their own jeeps. and I am very very proud of you for getting down and dirty. Love the pink sockets too !! As a Dad this has got to be one of the coolest things ive ever seen on you tube . thanks for sharing . and getting your un gloved hands dirty. !!
Hey there, thanks for the video. I replaced my front ball joints using your video as a guide. Only took me 3 weeks to get it done, a little bit at a time, but it happened. Appreciate the guidance.
Another great vid...I did the whole front end on my 2000 XJ before me and my kids went on our 3 week vacation out west...Glad I did it..Good times, love the mountains. To bad Wisconsin does not have any...
Two things: First, thank you for telling the sizes of sockets and wrenches needed. Also, I only needed to install a new upper with a 1.5 degree offset to correct a camber issue so I did not want to remove a fairly new lower in the process. The way you situate the C clamp was something I had not thought of. Thank you!
Thank you! Camera angle and lighting will make it appear that I didn't break a sweat. In all actuality, this came apart pretty easily which surprised me! I've had a few battles with getting the hub assembly free on other jeeps. Thanks for watching! :)
Thank you seriously as a novice DIY mechanic I was a bit apprehensive to work on my own truck before watching this video but seeing how easy it is I feel more comfortable doing it myself instead of paying shop prices
Thanks for the video! My 98 just started it's "death wobble" and found the ball joints were bad. This just made my day a whole lot easier. Now I'm off to by new tools to do it. Thanks again!!!
Thanks for the video, I'm getting ready to replace the ball joints on the passenger side of my 92 XJ and your video will be tremendously helpful. Plus I love the way you explain clearly as you work, even my father has a difficult time doing that. ChickBuilt is my new favorite subscription! Beautiful and Mechanically Inclined, the perfect combination
You're welcome, although I have to say, I wish you had been there to help me out. It took me almost 5 hours just to get the lower ball joint out. Apparently it had been there since it rolled off the factory floor 22 years ago....ugh what a nite
Nice work! Need to replace my upper on my WJ. I always check RUclips nowadays to make sure I know what I'm getting into. Your vid is definitely one of the better ones.
Thanks so much! My goal is to have clear, concise, and informative videos so that anyone can feel confident in making their own repairs. :) Thanks for watching!
That's awesome! I'm glad to hear that she will take part in the process. It's empowering for a woman to know her way around a vehicle! I hope the repair goes smoothly. Thanks for watching! :)
Ashley thanks for the video it was great and you made it so easy that even a knuckle head like me did it and i fixed it ... again thank you and keep up the good work , hey the camera work was great
I have been waking my wife up to this video everyday so that she grows up to be like you... Haha jk... Awesome detailed video and glad to see that women are also enjoying working on their Jeeps... Cannot be sexist when working on your own vehicle, keep up the good work, proud to have woman like you in America.
Tell me about it, Im waiting on a urinate bushing kit and a 2" Rubicon budget boost longer track bar and sway bar link ends. What part of Main are you in? York Beach has been becoming a tradition for me as of late.
Awesome and informative video. I have been watching a few of yours and to me they are the best with all the information I need to fix my Jeep. Thank you for taking the time to make and post them.
and not one swear word to be heard,great vid,did mine ages ago not a hard job bt i would but a little heat on the hub bolts then soak them to free them up,never force any thing to much,,,a 1mtr master bar also saves who load of swear words and a torque wrench also set to spec....its a learning curve,,,,great vid.!!!!
Hey Ash, great work darlin'. That was a hell of a lot more professional and explanatory than a lot of male mechanics i've seen. Keep up the good work. :-)
Hey girl, I wish I had a friend like you around. You put many of my friends to shame. ;-P. Not to mention, you have better tools than even myself... :-) I have to do the ball joints on mine (96 Laredo). Just bought them today (10/4/14). This will help a TON; course, I wish you were in Corona CA so I can borrow your tools. ;-D. Thanks for the demo!
Thanks for the comment and view! I'm lucky to have acquired what I do have for tools. Once upon a time I was extremely limited on choices. And I put most of my own guy friends to shame as well. Lol ;)
My wife and I (49 and 46) do all our own work on our 2003 TJ and a lot of the work on our 2013 JK. I got bit by the home mechanic bug a few times in the past, but it never really stuck; I did it because I had to but then lost interest. The TJ we owned for nine years (2003 SE) threw a rod and punched a hole through the block, and I needed a new daily driver right away. We ended up buying another TJ that was exactly the same, even the color. (2003 Sport) It was inexpensive but very beat. However we needed a vehicle right then and had very little money. So we limped it home and had to do lots of major work right away. We have been cannibalizing the nicer stuff from the dead one into the running one for the past year now (hood, tailgate, fenders, doors, roll bar, seats, grille, etc.) and have done some major work to the replacement. (Our first project was to replace the entire cooling system, including the heater core, fan clutch, water pump, radiator - all of it.) My wife did not enjoy the work much at first, though because I needed it to get to work she hung in there and helped me as much as she could. As we have purchased better (and more!) tools and I have become a better mechanic my wife has become very interested in helping more. We have watched lots of videos on all the front end stuff we are about to do. Your video seems to have lit a fire under her butt to take a much more active role than merely handing me stuff and holding things for me. I think I just might see her doing one side of the TJ by herself (U joint, ball joints, unit bearing, pads and rotor) with me being the hander and holder for once! Thanks for your excellent video. You may have just pushed her over the edge into doing this stuff on her own initiative. Looking forward to your future videos. Subscribed!
Love how you explain everything in plain english. I just wish you had tied back that beautiful head of hair, don't want it to get caught in anything and makes it easier to see what your doing. Great video!
Hi Ashley! I have to say a big thanks for your video, I have been looking for videos on how to do this and yours is by far the most clear, informative and well shot video. now I can get to work on both sides, upper and lower, on my '96 ZJ. One question though if you get the time to answer :-) what are the torque settings for each section? I can't find that info anywhere?! Rich
damn! nothing better than a beautiful woman working on her own stuff! how is there not a ring on her!?! oh by the way thanks for the tip!! helped out a lot!
You're very talented, I hope you make a profession out of it. Maybe diesel engines? There's endless opportunities! I have a 99 XJ and it seems like there's always something to work on haha. Hope to see more videos on your Cherokee. :)
Thank you very much! This is actually a side profession now. I've dabbled with diesels but I'm not 100% on them. I'm more familiar with CAT engines than any other diesel. Cherokees always have some type of fail! It's a Jeep thing. :) Have a great day!
When you're tightening down factory bolts, i would highly recommend using a torque wrench and torquing to factory specifics. Always makes feel a bit better knowing that that i got them tight enough to were they need to be. Im sure the impact probably tightened them enough, but its just a suggestion!
Justin Niemeyer Hi Justin! I did torque them all down to spec, I just didn't include that in the video. This is the first "how to" that I've done, so future vids will include that info. Thanks! :)
Awesome! i watched your other video on the wheel bearing and you mentioned that to torque everything back down. That was after i had already posted the my comment. It turned into one of those "Can't turn back now moments"
Great video. This applies to a lot of Jeeps & Dodge up through the years, So, it will help thousands. One thing, though...I know you've heard this before...be sure to protect those eyes when adding energy and force. It happens in a split second and lasts a life time.
You did a Great job, overall I'd give you a 10 out of 10. But just keep in record one thing. 1. Always tighten your bolts of the suspension with a TORQUE Wrench. It's very important you do that for every Auto job; If you don't know your Jeep's tightening specification sequence, you can either... 1. Call your dealership. 2. Check your owner's Manual or... 3. Call your local Auto parts store such as Advance Auto Parts, Auto zone, Pep=Boys, etc. Also, Don't forget to always decompress your Piston Gear on the Brake's Caliper. I'm sure you know how to do that.
Justin Mojica Thank you! I did tighten everything down to spec, I just didn't include that in the video. This was the first video that I've done, future videos will have that info as well. :) Thanks for the comment and watching!
In California (due to possible earthquake:) I always use 2 stands to support the car:) Also , what is the size of your axle nut socket and who makes it?
I just discovered your video today and I see you have a lot of admirers. Add me to the list! You do the work with great confidence and I see that you know what you are doing. Where did you learn to work on cars/Jeep?
+Matt Goglia Thank you so much for all of your kind words! I started out as a tinkerer of everything in the house as a young child, and my desire to fix things eventually led to a love of all things automotive! I also wanted to say thank you for your donations on my gofundme page! It's so greatly appreciated!! I had to make a move to benefit my kiddos education situation, so I've financially taken a big step backwards. It's worth it to see her progress though! The tiny house project will be underway as soon as I have the means to start up with it again, but securing employment in our new living area has been difficult. Hopefully I'll find a way soon to make it out and make our tint home a reality. I tried to thank you on gofundme but I believe I hit the wrong button. Lol. Thanks so much!!
Silly boys....jeeps are for girls....LOL Seriously, great video and very informative. I just bought a 2000 Grand Cherokee Laredo and have a bit of wobble in both front and back suspension. Plan on going thru all ball joints and bushings gradually at a time. This will help out immensely. Thanks for posting.
Good work, nice displaying of the parts! Too bad the sound is low at some points, but very easy to understand you :-) One question: is it the same procedure on a Grand Cherokee? I have a 1997 Limited 5.2 V8. Greetings from Denmark! Daniel. Btw, respect to you for doing the work yourself!
volvo650daniel Thank you for your comment! I should be similar. I'm not sure if tool sizes will be different because of the suspension difference in a V8, but the procedure should be nearly identical.
+jinxtacy I used a 1/2 12 point socket. I've heard of others using a 13mm 12 point as well. I sprayed the end of the bolts with PB blaster, and they did come out pretty hard. I used a breaker bar as opposed to the impact gun to start them. They didn't want to budge, but with enough persistence they'll come free!
Really thorough and clear video this helps !! Thanks! Ryan, 90 renix !6 aw4 242Tc. Did you notice a big difference in gas mileage after the install of those bearings?
***** I didn't notice any difference in fuel mileage, but to be fair it's not something I keep track of. It did eliminate the death wobble that I had though. Thanks for watching!
Hi there! Glad I could be of help! Yes, I do hunt. And fish. And anything at all related to the outdoors. Love deer and turkey hunting, but especially like night coyote hunting and snowshoe hare hunting. :) Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your subscription as well! I see that you do a lot of hunting, and that you involve kids in your hunts. Kuddos! I'm big into passing on the outdoor heritage to kids. My daughter is eight and I take her out turkey, bird and snowshoe hare hunting with me. No better time than the time spent outdoors!
she's done more work on a truck/car/bus/van than 98% of the guys out there.
you guys know who you are!
a job well done!
I respect a woman who's not afraid to get her hands dirty.
Full respect 👩🔧
I'm a professional mechanic. I love to see women willing to get their hands dirty like this and learn how to work on their vehicles. Can't tell you how much money I've saved in my life by not being afraid to tackle projects on my own whether it is working on cars or anything else. So many people out there have no desire to learn how to be self sufficient and rely on someone else for most of the stuff they need in life. I know a lot of guys who wouldn't tackle stuff like this not because they are stupid, more like they are just too damn lazy to do it themselves OR they are too afraid they will "mess something up". Like my Dad used to say: "you will never learn anything being afraid to do it yourself, pick up a wrench and stop being a wuss". When I was a kid, we didn't have youtube or the internet. Today, there is tons of information on how to do just about anything you want. Most of my male friends could learn a lot from a lady like this.
I find your videos to be very well done. And I'm still old-fashioned (being over 60) enough to be impressed by a woman working on a car or truck with as much knowledge as you display. Very well done on both counts. Thanks for making the effort to do such high-quality videos.
Love it a lady who isn't afraid to get her hands dirty and knows what she's talking about Great Job!!!!!
Kurt Johnson Thank you! :)
Lots of respect. I was surprised how much work was required to replace the ball joint.
And yeah, stating fastener head sizes as you go makes this video a cut above the average.
still have lots of respect although your video Skip's lots of the good stuff getting those hub assemblies out pressing the ball joints out actually pressing the ball joints back in
Awesome job! You would make any father proud! I have been teaching my 13 year old how to work on our Harley and Jeep, oil changes, spark plugs, basic stuff for now. It's great time spent together!!
Fantastic to see a young lady taking the time to learn how to, and share her knowledge on a basic car repair. I wish that more young people, both men and women, would take the time to learn how to properly maintain and repair their own vehicles.
Great video and kudos to you. I love seeing a woman that's not afraid to get her hands dirty and do the work herself. Nice job! Mark.
WOW ! very very nice job. My daughters both wrench on their own jeeps. and I am very very proud of you for getting down and dirty. Love the pink sockets too !! As a Dad this has got to be one of the coolest things ive ever seen on you tube . thanks for sharing . and getting your un gloved hands dirty. !!
Hey there, thanks for the video. I replaced my front ball joints using your video as a guide. Only took me 3 weeks to get it done, a little bit at a time, but it happened. Appreciate the guidance.
Another great vid...I did the whole front end on my 2000 XJ before me and my kids went on our 3 week vacation out west...Glad I did it..Good times, love the mountains. To bad Wisconsin does not have any...
HELLZ YEA!!!! So glad to see another girl who works on her own vehicle. I have always built my own vehicles since I was 15.
Awesome hun, keep it up!
Great job ! I was just looking to see how difficult the process was and now you have encouraged me to do the same job.
Seriously knowing what socket sizes I need on the way in makes you my hero!
Two things: First, thank you for telling the sizes of sockets and wrenches needed. Also, I only needed to install a new upper with a 1.5 degree offset to correct a camber issue so I did not want to remove a fairly new lower in the process. The way you situate the C clamp was something I had not thought of. Thank you!
Congratulations, a girl that puts hands in the grease and repairs its own vehicle!
Have my respect!
Impressive! You did'nt even break a sweat! Enjoyed watching you handle those tools, your excellent.
Thank you! Camera angle and lighting will make it appear that I didn't break a sweat. In all actuality, this came apart pretty easily which surprised me! I've had a few battles with getting the hub assembly free on other jeeps. Thanks for watching! :)
Thank you seriously as a novice DIY mechanic I was a bit apprehensive to work on my own truck before watching this video but seeing how easy it is I feel more comfortable doing it myself instead of paying shop prices
Thanks for the video! My 98 just started it's "death wobble" and found the ball joints were bad. This just made my day a whole lot easier. Now I'm off to by new tools to do it. Thanks again!!!
Wow! That was a fantastic video, thank you. I love how you let us know exactly what size everything is and didn't cut out any steps.
Job well done... Thanks for taking the time to make this video...
It's like I always say... Let's all learn from each other...
Thank you very much, and I couldn't agree with you more! :)
Thanks for the video, I'm getting ready to replace the ball joints on the passenger side of my 92 XJ and your video will be tremendously helpful. Plus I love the way you explain clearly as you work, even my father has a difficult time doing that. ChickBuilt is my new favorite subscription! Beautiful and Mechanically Inclined, the perfect combination
***** Thanks so much! I appreciate your comment and viewership! :)
You're welcome, although I have to say, I wish you had been there to help me out. It took me almost 5 hours just to get the lower ball joint out. Apparently it had been there since it rolled off the factory floor 22 years ago....ugh what a nite
Nice work! Need to replace my upper on my WJ. I always check RUclips nowadays to make sure I know what I'm getting into. Your vid is definitely one of the better ones.
Thanks so much! My goal is to have clear, concise, and informative videos so that anyone can feel confident in making their own repairs. :) Thanks for watching!
I was checking to see what I was in for doing my girlfriend's joints tomorrow, thanks to your video she will be helping.
That's awesome! I'm glad to hear that she will take part in the process. It's empowering for a woman to know her way around a vehicle! I hope the repair goes smoothly. Thanks for watching! :)
I didnt see any comments but I sure enjoyed the video. Well done and explained quite well for me to try. THANKS
Great video, very well done. Thanks. And the socket sizes, priceless.
Ashley thanks for the video it was great and you made it so easy that even a knuckle head like me did it and i fixed it ... again thank you and keep up the good work , hey the camera work was great
I have been waking my wife up to this video everyday so that she grows up to be like you... Haha jk... Awesome detailed video and glad to see that women are also enjoying working on their Jeeps... Cannot be sexist when working on your own vehicle, keep up the good work, proud to have woman like you in America.
I just feel in love lol I dig the purple socket
pee bee I have to be girly somehow! Lol
your to much the world needs more babes like you. it looks like you did your track bar tierod end recently as well.
pee bee Lol. Thank you! And I sure did. Before I had the notion of filming the nearly constant repairs I make of course. It's a jeep thing! :)
Tell me about it, Im waiting on a urinate bushing kit and a 2" Rubicon budget boost longer track bar and sway bar link ends. What part of Main are you in? York Beach has been becoming a tradition for me as of late.
As a mechanic, i gotta say, you are good!
You rock, thanks for your video. You saved me a lot of time, frustration and money,
Awesome and informative video.
I have been watching a few of yours and to me they are the best with all the information
I need to fix my Jeep. Thank you for taking the time to make and post them.
and not one swear word to be heard,great vid,did mine ages ago not a hard job bt i would but a little heat on the hub bolts then soak them to free them up,never force any thing to much,,,a 1mtr master bar also saves who load of swear words and a torque wrench also set to spec....its a learning curve,,,,great vid.!!!!
no gloves and hair not pulled back, baller!
Great explanation of the procedure , good job girl!!
wow we need more like you
Hey Ash, great work darlin'. That was a hell of a lot more professional and explanatory than a lot of male mechanics i've seen. Keep up the good work. :-)
love your vids Ashley. they come in handy when I'm working on my 91' xj
Ashley is the bomb very clean video
Hey girl, I wish I had a friend like you around. You put many of my friends to shame. ;-P. Not to mention, you have better tools than even myself... :-) I have to do the ball joints on mine (96 Laredo). Just bought them today (10/4/14). This will help a TON; course, I wish you were in Corona CA so I can borrow your tools. ;-D. Thanks for the demo!
Thanks for the comment and view! I'm lucky to have acquired what I do have for tools. Once upon a time I was extremely limited on choices. And I put most of my own guy friends to shame as well. Lol ;)
Air tools are awesome they make anything easy as hell
like a boss !
+Jeffrey826 Thank you!! :)
Just fell in love... so beautiful and not to mention so smart and informative
Jeep Girls Rock... That's all their is to it...!! Good job..!!
Great video! Appreciate the tutorial. Going to go at my first one today!
Was that a pink socket I saw putting the hub back on at 6:48?
Excellent video ! Thanks for let me know how to do it, however I will do my mechanic do it for me !! You Rock !
You really know your ways around cars. Great job young lady :-)
I am raising my little girl to be just like you, thank you for being awesome.
Sweet great job !!!! We have a 97 G/C 4x4 it seems as if the lower driver side b/j has gone bad. Very informative Cheer's..
Awesome work id be glad to have you on the trail
Thank you!
Very good and easy explanation and without proud
My wife and I (49 and 46) do all our own work on our 2003 TJ and a lot of the work on our 2013 JK. I got bit by the home mechanic bug a few times in the past, but it never really stuck; I did it because I had to but then lost interest.
The TJ we owned for nine years (2003 SE) threw a rod and punched a hole through the block, and I needed a new daily driver right away. We ended up buying another TJ that was exactly the same, even the color. (2003 Sport) It was inexpensive but very beat. However we needed a vehicle right then and had very little money. So we limped it home and had to do lots of major work right away.
We have been cannibalizing the nicer stuff from the dead one into the running one for the past year now (hood, tailgate, fenders, doors, roll bar, seats, grille, etc.) and have done some major work to the replacement. (Our first project was to replace the entire cooling system, including the heater core, fan clutch, water pump, radiator - all of it.)
My wife did not enjoy the work much at first, though because I needed it to get to work she hung in there and helped me as much as she could. As we have purchased better (and more!) tools and I have become a better mechanic my wife has become very interested in helping more.
We have watched lots of videos on all the front end stuff we are about to do. Your video seems to have lit a fire under her butt to take a much more active role than merely handing me stuff and holding things for me. I think I just might see her doing one side of the TJ by herself (U joint, ball joints, unit bearing, pads and rotor) with me being the hander and holder for once!
Thanks for your excellent video. You may have just pushed her over the edge into doing this stuff on her own initiative. Looking forward to your future videos.
Subscribed!
Great video, great girl! The next is expected!!!
I usually don't leave comments, but you go girl
Robert Brown Thank you Robert! :)
Good job. Now I know how to do ball joints. I agree with Joe Tactical, lets all learn from each other.
Amazing. I did not believe that such girls still exist. Well explained.
Holy schnikies. A girl that doesnt mind getting her hands dirty. Speechlesss. Much respect. Peace.
R HEIDEMAN not only that ,she didn't even where gloves...... like most of the sissy guys out there......great job......
Yes sir...
Bravo!! You go girl! Great job!
Love how you explain everything in plain english. I just wish you had tied back that beautiful head of hair, don't want it to get caught in anything and makes it easier to see what your doing. Great video!
I LOVE this vid! useful, nice to see, nice to hear
Awesome and well explained unlike some of the half drunk guys out there
dmerced257 Thank you so much! I'm always hopeful that my videos will be useful. :)
much respect..very impressed...Thanks for making this
Hi Ashley!
I have to say a big thanks for your video, I have been looking for videos on how to do this and yours is by far the most clear, informative and well shot video. now I can get to work on both sides, upper and lower, on my '96 ZJ. One question though if you get the time to answer :-) what are the torque settings for each section? I can't find that info anywhere?! Rich
damn! nothing better than a beautiful woman working on her own stuff! how is there not a ring on her!?! oh by the way thanks for the tip!! helped out a lot!
Good how-to video! A recommendation...gloves can be your best friend while wrenching...
Impressed I know man that can do mechanical work. Great job. I would let you work on my truck. And that is ment as a compliment.
Thanks Allan! :) I appreciate the compliment! I'd work on your vehicle any time. :)
Don't tease. She's a big girl. 3/4 ton chevy suburban with a diesel engine. She's keeps me on my toes.
No teasing. I've worked in a Chevy dealership for many years now. I'm pretty sure I know my way around a Burb. :)
Wow and how are you with diesels?
I am very familiar with them actually. Haven't yet had the pleasure of owning my own yet though. :)
ive heard the lower ball joint is a mad pain, do you have any advice on how best to press that in ?
Great video, the only thing I would suggest is that you add the torque settings as well.
You're very talented, I hope you make a profession out of it. Maybe diesel engines? There's endless opportunities! I have a 99 XJ and it seems like there's always something to work on haha. Hope to see more videos on your Cherokee. :)
Thank you very much! This is actually a side profession now. I've dabbled with diesels but I'm not 100% on them. I'm more familiar with CAT engines than any other diesel. Cherokees always have some type of fail! It's a Jeep thing. :) Have a great day!
When you're tightening down factory bolts, i would highly recommend using a torque wrench and torquing to factory specifics. Always makes feel a bit better knowing that that i got them tight enough to were they need to be. Im sure the impact probably tightened them enough, but its just a suggestion!
Justin Niemeyer Hi Justin! I did torque them all down to spec, I just didn't include that in the video. This is the first "how to" that I've done, so future vids will include that info. Thanks! :)
Awesome! i watched your other video on the wheel bearing and you mentioned that to torque everything back down. That was after i had already posted the my comment. It turned into one of those "Can't turn back now moments"
Great video. This applies to a lot of Jeeps & Dodge up through the years, So, it will help thousands. One thing, though...I know you've heard this before...be sure to protect those eyes when adding energy and force. It happens in a split second and lasts a life time.
My kinda girl. Nothing like a girl showing me up! Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the vid. I will be attempting to do my own here shortly.
yeah this is pretty awesome ...she got it going on for sure
You are awesome I hope my little Ashley grows up to be a wrench'r
+All Out Throttle Thanks so much! I'm sure if you start her off early, she'll be a wonderful mechanic! It's all about what they grow up learning! :)
Impressive.Seems like you have done that a time or two.You didn't cuss like I did when I had to do that.
What brand ball joint did you and how have they held up so far?
You did a Great job, overall I'd give you a 10 out of 10. But just keep in record one thing.
1. Always tighten your bolts of the suspension with a TORQUE Wrench. It's very important you do that for every Auto job; If you don't know your Jeep's tightening specification sequence, you can either...
1. Call your dealership.
2. Check your owner's Manual or...
3. Call your local Auto parts store such as Advance Auto Parts, Auto zone, Pep=Boys, etc.
Also, Don't forget to always decompress your Piston Gear on the Brake's Caliper. I'm sure you know how to do that.
Justin Mojica Thank you! I did tighten everything down to spec, I just didn't include that in the video. This was the first video that I've done, future videos will have that info as well. :) Thanks for the comment and watching!
Your welcome.
Very helpful video!
In California (due to possible earthquake:) I always use 2 stands to support the car:)
Also , what is the size of your axle nut socket and who makes it?
I just discovered your video today and I see you have a lot of admirers. Add me to the list! You do the work with great confidence and I see that you know what you are doing. Where did you learn to work on cars/Jeep?
+Matt Goglia Thank you so much for all of your kind words! I started out as a tinkerer of everything in the house as a young child, and my desire to fix things eventually led to a love of all things automotive!
I also wanted to say thank you for your donations on my gofundme page! It's so greatly appreciated!! I had to make a move to benefit my kiddos education situation, so I've financially taken a big step backwards. It's worth it to see her progress though! The tiny house project will be underway as soon as I have the means to start up with it again, but securing employment in our new living area has been difficult. Hopefully I'll find a way soon to make it out and make our tint home a reality. I tried to thank you on gofundme but I believe I hit the wrong button. Lol. Thanks so much!!
thanks this is very useful. i have a 98 jeep cherokee. just suscribe to you keep up the good work miss :)
Silly boys....jeeps are for girls....LOL Seriously, great video and very informative. I just bought a 2000 Grand Cherokee Laredo and have a bit of wobble in both front and back suspension. Plan on going thru all ball joints and bushings gradually at a time. This will help out immensely. Thanks for posting.
A good looking one at that. :-)
I said alot of bad words when i did upper and lower on my ford.
i am sure you have already said but what year make and model jeep?
Need to go wheeling in Colorado!!!
new subscriber! well explained thank you
+nick Yanez Thank you so much! More videos coming in the near future!
Awesome job!!! Very informative Vid......
Good work, nice displaying of the parts! Too bad the sound is low at some points, but very easy to understand you :-) One question: is it the same procedure on a Grand Cherokee? I have a 1997 Limited 5.2 V8. Greetings from Denmark! Daniel.
Btw, respect to you for doing the work yourself!
volvo650daniel Thank you for your comment! I should be similar. I'm not sure if tool sizes will be different because of the suspension difference in a V8, but the procedure should be nearly identical.
that was badass girlfriend keep up the good work
Great Video! Thank you.
Were those hub bolts really that easy for you? I was afraid of rounding them off so I stopped right there.
+jinxtacy I used a 1/2 12 point socket. I've heard of others using a 13mm 12 point as well. I sprayed the end of the bolts with PB blaster, and they did come out pretty hard. I used a breaker bar as opposed to the impact gun to start them. They didn't want to budge, but with enough persistence they'll come free!
you are awesome, you did a great job, you "re a goodinspiration for my daughters thanks to make this great video.
is there a way to do the ball joints with out a press ??
+Steven Barneski Unfortunately, I don't know of any other way. If I ever hear of or come up with a clever option, I'll pass it along!
Really thorough and clear video this helps !!
Thanks! Ryan, 90 renix !6 aw4 242Tc.
Did you notice a big difference in gas mileage after the install of those bearings?
***** I didn't notice any difference in fuel mileage, but to be fair it's not something I keep track of. It did eliminate the death wobble that I had though. Thanks for watching!
Good video, thanks for posting.
Ty for the vid! Easy to follow and understand. And btw...I think thats the sexiest thing I have ever seen! =)
Great video,, thanks for posting I need to replace one of my uppers and this helped a TON... saw you wear camo, do you hunt also ?
Hi there! Glad I could be of help! Yes, I do hunt. And fish. And anything at all related to the outdoors. Love deer and turkey hunting, but especially like night coyote hunting and snowshoe hare hunting. :) Thanks for watching!
awesome... I see you sub'd .. I do a LOT of hunting, thanks for the sub..
Thank you for your subscription as well! I see that you do a lot of hunting, and that you involve kids in your hunts. Kuddos! I'm big into passing on the outdoor heritage to kids. My daughter is eight and I take her out turkey, bird and snowshoe hare hunting with me. No better time than the time spent outdoors!