One of the best tutorial videos I've watched. Great use of multiple tools. Definitely feeling confident now to go out and work on my own only wish I had a lift! lol
Only issue with THIS VERY INFORMATIVE video...music volume is a bit too high. Your voice is loud enough for sure. But music volume takes something away. I just changed both lower ball joints on my Taco because of this video. Nice job!
I did my time there too my friend, and yes, this thing is a game changer, and surprisingly not as expensive as I thought they were, if you have the ceiling height and slab thickness...
Great video. Your a riot. I’ve done this before and am doing it again. The problem I find up here in NH. The universal kits at the store skip the correct size for de-installation. The nearest size is tight and i had to sand the inside of the tube and the outside of the MOOG ball joint hat. Until i had clearance. Took the joy out some.
thanks for the video, I just replaces my front bearings and the ball joints are next. I'm beginning to think the bad ball joint could have effected the bearings, or maybe the other way around. Well 200 k on my 2007 Tacoma probably had a lot to do with it. lol.
you can try it, but in my experience, and as I try to show here, they are stuck on so well, that only a tool like the pickle fork or ball joint separator can get them apart.
How does this method work for a 4wd Tacoma? Wouldn't the axle impede the hub from being swung out of the way and be in the way of the ball joint press?
Best mechanic Chanel I have ever seen. Love the theme too man. Makes me want to do all my own work on my truck. Thanks for having such a great attitude
One of the best tutorial videos I've watched. Great use of multiple tools. Definitely feeling confident now to go out and work on my own only wish I had a lift! lol
Thank you, and yes, the lift is a game changer! only took me 50 yrs to get one...haha
Only issue with THIS VERY INFORMATIVE video...music volume is a bit too high. Your voice is loud enough for sure. But music volume takes something away. I just changed both lower ball joints on my Taco because of this video. Nice job!
Thanks for the feedback and kind words. I'm still learning how best to edit these things. A lot goes into it!
Great video! I feel very motivated to say fewer bad words whilst undertaking extremely frustrating tasks
Haha! Glad to have made an impression my friend, and here's to keeping the joy alive!
I neeeeed this vibe when doing a more difficult job 😂
Wrenching should be fun and relaxing! I'm glad you liked it
Alot different when you're on jack stands and layin on gravel. Dang I wish i had a lift like that. Makes a world of difference.
I did my time there too my friend, and yes, this thing is a game changer, and surprisingly not as expensive as I thought they were, if you have the ceiling height and slab thickness...
Great video. Your a riot. I’ve done this before and am doing it again. The problem I find up here in NH. The universal kits at the store skip the correct size for de-installation. The nearest size is tight and i had to sand the inside of the tube and the outside of the MOOG ball joint hat. Until i had clearance. Took the joy out some.
Thank you and I hope your next project goes a lot smoother!
Am going to tackle this job soon. Very informative video! Thanks
good luck and hope this helps get your Taco back on the road safe and quiet again.
thanks for the video, I just replaces my front bearings and the ball joints are next. I'm beginning to think the bad ball joint could have effected the bearings, or maybe the other way around. Well 200 k on my 2007 Tacoma probably had a lot to do with it. lol.
They are great trucks, and yours is just getting broke in!
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hope your project goes smooth my friend!
"there's no way ta loose the joy the of wrenching faster then to loose your fasteners."-TJOW
I wonder why the tie rods are upside down?
Cants you just hammer the bottom part of the Knuckle off if you don’t have a pickle fork that will work ?????
you can try it, but in my experience, and as I try to show here, they are stuck on so well, that only a tool like the pickle fork or ball joint separator can get them apart.
the comment that I needed
How does this method work for a 4wd Tacoma? Wouldn't the axle impede the hub from being swung out of the way and be in the way of the ball joint press?
@@deththekid02 the axles have a lot of range of motion, so once out of the spindle you can tie them out of your way
@@joyofwrenching so the axle would need to be removed from the spindle/hub?
@@deththekid02 probably so to get the clearance for the ball joint press there
@@joyofwrenching gotcha. Thank you for your help and helpful video.
What’s the size of the pipe you used to remove the ball joint?
What flashlights are those
I use the braum ones from harbor freight
Best mechanic Chanel I have ever seen. Love the theme too man. Makes me want to do all my own work on my truck. Thanks for having such a great attitude
Thank you so much, and that's my goal!