Thanks for the video man, super helpful. Got an 03 zr2 s10 recently that I'm probably going to redo all the suspension here soon so it was nice to see someone with experience throw some tips around. I did the front end suspension for a 2000 blazer some years ago going in blind and it ended up taking a lot longer than anticipated. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD PEOPLE listen to the man when he says to replace the whole control arm instead of penny pinching doing just the ball joints. Sure they're more expensive but the original ball joints are a bear with those rivets, saves some hassle on bushings also. Grinding the old rivets off top and bottom ball joints on both sides added an extra day of work for an inexperienced DIY backyard mechanic like myself.
good video but theres 1 thing i would never tell others to do, and that is beating on the treads of a new ball joint with a steel hammer, they should use a rubber mallet, or atleast put the nut back on it before smacking it around so that they do not mess up the threads on the brand new ball joint, but other than that great video, i was hoping to see you actually swap the upper control arms from the start but atleast i can see what ones they are, wasnt sure as to what year they went to the bolt to mounts style over the wishbone style that bolted to frame.
hi my name is Armando, i'm working on my 2001 Chevy blazer Ls. i'm replaceing the whole front end suspension i enjoyed watching you work on the 97 many helpful tips amd i thank you. you may have already said it but i would appreciate if you could tell me all the torks on all the replacements.
Working on a s10 with torsion bars... I can’t get the LBJ out so I’m thinking of just replacing the lower control arm as a whole... Did all you need to do with the torsion bars is loosen that bolt to take the pre load off? Then could you remove the lower control arm? Just want to make sure I’m not missing anything.
Heres a good hint that works wonders on all types of vehicles when working on shocks and suspensions and need a extra set of hands and that is a ratchet strap.Wrap around a shock and cut the supplied band.Use the strap to release or contract the shock exactly as you need to.Makes installing them a absolute breeze.Can use on the suspension too,,wrap around top and bottom control arms and tighten them up,get yours nuts on easy and release..Will make your day so much better,,
I'm about to tackle this job on 98 jimmy 4x4 wondering about the pitman arm and the steering linkage part amongst other things any tips on that could ya email me or answer here in comments with tips? Very informative video but I wanna know stuff about the inner and outer tie rods and screwing all that together measuring etc. Or do u have video by chance on all the stuff not covered in this video? Thanks man appreciate the knowledge.
Thanks for the great videos! What brand of parts did you buy and from where did you order from? I’m currently searching for everything as well. Also where do you get your torque specs from? Thanks again.
Your neighbors can’t control What you do outside your home that’s none of nobodies business your neighbors can’t control you working on your property especially during the day there’s nothing anybody can do it’s not disturbing the peace when is during the day
Hey bud I’m working on my 98 S-10 4.3 4x4 front suspension and I’ve got a question about the upper control arm and how is it supposed to ride? Like the little rubber bumper under the arm is bottomed out. Would you please let me know what I’m doing wrong?? Thank you
Thanks for the video man, super helpful. Got an 03 zr2 s10 recently that I'm probably going to redo all the suspension here soon so it was nice to see someone with experience throw some tips around. I did the front end suspension for a 2000 blazer some years ago going in blind and it ended up taking a lot longer than anticipated. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD PEOPLE listen to the man when he says to replace the whole control arm instead of penny pinching doing just the ball joints. Sure they're more expensive but the original ball joints are a bear with those rivets, saves some hassle on bushings also. Grinding the old rivets off top and bottom ball joints on both sides added an extra day of work for an inexperienced DIY backyard mechanic like myself.
good video but theres 1 thing i would never tell others to do, and that is beating on the treads of a new ball joint with a steel hammer, they should use a rubber mallet, or atleast put the nut back on it before smacking it around so that they do not mess up the threads on the brand new ball joint, but other than that great video, i was hoping to see you actually swap the upper control arms from the start but atleast i can see what ones they are, wasnt sure as to what year they went to the bolt to mounts style over the wishbone style that bolted to frame.
This will help me when I do my 97 Blazer. OBLIGED!
I just wanted to say thank you!! And also NEVER hit your ball joints threads with a hammer you will mess up your threads
Appreciate ya taking the time. Hope all is good.
hi my name is Armando, i'm working on my 2001 Chevy blazer Ls. i'm replaceing the whole front end suspension i enjoyed watching you work on the 97 many helpful tips amd i thank you. you may have already said it but i would appreciate if you could tell me all the torks on all the replacements.
Very good video! I learn a lot. Tks . Hola desde Guadalajara México 👋👋👋
Working on a s10 with torsion bars... I can’t get the LBJ out so I’m thinking of just replacing the lower control arm as a whole... Did all you need to do with the torsion bars is loosen that bolt to take the pre load off? Then could you remove the lower control arm? Just want to make sure I’m not missing anything.
Love theses videos helps a lot
Spent some cash for that. Awesome job, very cool 😎
Heres a good hint that works wonders on all types of vehicles when working on shocks and suspensions and need a extra set of hands and that is a ratchet strap.Wrap around a shock and cut the supplied band.Use the strap to release or contract the shock exactly as you need to.Makes installing them a absolute breeze.Can use on the suspension too,,wrap around top and bottom control arms and tighten them up,get yours nuts on easy and release..Will make your day so much better,,
Thanks for the video neighbor.
I like your video
I'm about to tackle this job on 98 jimmy 4x4 wondering about the pitman arm and the steering linkage part amongst other things any tips on that could ya email me or answer here in comments with tips? Very informative video but I wanna know stuff about the inner and outer tie rods and screwing all that together measuring etc. Or do u have video by chance on all the stuff not covered in this video? Thanks man appreciate the knowledge.
Really good information and video!
Thanks for the great videos! What brand of parts did you buy and from where did you order from? I’m currently searching for everything as well. Also where do you get your torque specs from? Thanks again.
Great info sir!
How did you get the torsion bar out of the lower control arm? I can’t get the torsion key removal tool between the cross member and the body
Can you help me with 96 blazer actuator blend door, any hacks??
Did you do the idler and pitman arm as well bro?
We're u located I have a 2001 chevy blazer I need all new suspension do I need to put any penitratring spray on bolts so I can take off
i do free oil changes for my neighbors makes em happy and doesnt give em a reason to complain love thy neighbor
I quite doing anything for free. learned my lesson on that real quick.
All wheel drive?
Good video but never hit threads of a ball joint with a hammer..... Put the nut on it and then proceed to hammer
Yeah they want you to buy the whole control arm
Wanna come do mine for me lol
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@ 25:22...haa.
extremely difficult AND extremely hard
Your neighbors can’t control What you do outside your home that’s none of nobodies business your neighbors can’t control you working on your property especially during the day there’s nothing anybody can do it’s not disturbing the peace when is during the day
I stopped watching when you began tapping on the threads with a hammer. You're fired.
Thanks for clicking and commenting so I still get paid.
Hey bud I’m working on my 98 S-10 4.3 4x4 front suspension and I’ve got a question about the upper control arm and how is it supposed to ride? Like the little rubber bumper under the arm is bottomed out. Would you please let me know what I’m doing wrong?? Thank you