That hammer trick with the tie rod was amazing I have an 03 Bravada. Planning on doing upper and lower arms, and strut assemblies this fall this video is a godsend
Thank you so much for sharing this video! This helped me SO much. I saved $2500 by replacing the upper and lower control arms, ball joints, inner and outer tie rods, and sway bar links. There was a front end kit with most of those parts on RockAuto for around $550. It came with the lower ball joints installed. It took me a whole weekend to replace all the parts in the kit. Heating up the ball joint receptacles with a torch made their installation MUCH easier. Just have to be careful to keep the heat away from the actual ball joints. A word of warning to others: be VERY careful when installing grease fittings. Its easy to over tighten them and break them off. It costed me a ton of time and a new lower ball joint. Also, its easy to cross-thread them.
Your video is probably the best detailed explanatory I’ve seen out of everyone from what to do to even setting up the ball joint tool quick and easy thank you
Awesome video. I have the same factory pressed lower ball joints with the crown ring on top. Couldn't get it out but after seeing your video I realized what I was doing wrong. It has no rust or anything since I'm in California. Going to press it out tomorrow using your method. Thanks man
Very informative on the inner tie rod Im thinking I need inners because I have wheel wobble when braking after driving for some time. The brakes are good I don't think I have warped rotors or pads cause I don't have wheel wobble till everything is hot. And also why didn't you remove the rotors when you removed the steering knuckle ?
brilliant video Steve. I had been dreading this job but not more! :) Thank you for all the intricate detail. BTW what ball joint removal tool brand did you use? TIA agian.
Also I have a 2007 trailblazer with 290,000 miles and still it had the original bilstien struts very good struts the sway links were shot but over all still good suspension for a Michigan salt road vehicle frame has surface rust in some areas but is solid the hitch on the back is connected to the frame the part inside the back bumper that is part of the hitch is rusted completely out needs replacement lol
You said 2 3/4 receiver cup? I had one that was slotted but it pushed one of the tabs off the control arm end. The large cup I had was just a little too big around to work like yours. What is the press kit that you have?
I appreciate the kind words, I have a few videos covering various repairs that have been done to this Trailblazer, seems like there is always something on it that needs repair. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Did you have to remove the flange on the lower ball joint before pressing it out. Also, what snap ring pliers did you use. Mine from harbor freight wouldn’t spread the ring wide enough to put it on.
No, I just pressed it out, I would definitely showed if I removed the flange before pressing it out. The snap ring pliers were from Autozone, cheap set, came with a a couple different tips. Thanks for watching and commenting!
The trailblazer has ether 14mm or 16mm tie rods.i upgraded mine to 16mm ac delco premium inner and outer tie rods. On the tie rod I used a 1 3/8 /64mm double sided wrench.
Hi Good video, thanks. I have a 2003 Bravada (like a TB), 200,000 miles, need to replace the rack. Nothing major else wrong, but I am fairly certain the ball joints, both tie rods are worn. Have had the vehicle since 160,000 miles and I have never replaced them. And not sure about past service history. So guessing at least 80,000 miles or more on those parts. Whats your opinion of buying a full control arm vs just doing the ball joint? It costs more, but you the kits I am looking at have the ball joint installed. And while I can's say if the rubber bushings are bad so to speak, but with so many miles I'm thinking they have to be worrn. See eBay item number:352193084348. Thanks.
Fantastic video, especially showing how to remove the tie rod ends, that's wear I see the play at when I push the tire left and right.
excellent instructional video, clear and good sound
thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with us, extremely helpful
Excellent video, I’m going to follow this to the ’T’!
Excellent video, saved me time and money, much appreciated brotha 🙏
Very well explained. Thank you so much for your video. Loved the step by step operation. 👍
You weren't kidding when you said when it goes it's gonna pop!!! Thanks for the video, easy to follow and helpful!
Steve, great video AND the torque information. I also appreciated that you identified the socket size. Thanks for pulling all of this together.
Very detailed video! And did with a broken leg. Props to you good sir. Thanks for the helpful video
That hammer trick with the tie rod was amazing
I have an 03 Bravada. Planning on doing upper and lower arms, and strut assemblies this fall this video is a godsend
BRAVO, doing the video with a broken leg and even working with 2 hands most of the time.
Wow I need to change my inner tie rod and all the videos I've seen you're the first to remove the inner and outer together
Thank you so much for sharing this video! This helped me SO much. I saved $2500 by replacing the upper and lower control arms, ball joints, inner and outer tie rods, and sway bar links. There was a front end kit with most of those parts on RockAuto for around $550. It came with the lower ball joints installed. It took me a whole weekend to replace all the parts in the kit. Heating up the ball joint receptacles with a torch made their installation MUCH easier. Just have to be careful to keep the heat away from the actual ball joints.
A word of warning to others: be VERY careful when installing grease fittings. Its easy to over tighten them and break them off. It costed me a ton of time and a new lower ball joint. Also, its easy to cross-thread them.
Your video is probably the best detailed explanatory I’ve seen out of everyone from what to do to even setting up the ball joint tool quick and easy thank you
I am happy to hear it helped and was easy to follow. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great HD quality video. Great step by step process. Straight forward and easy to follow.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Awesome video. I have the same factory pressed lower ball joints with the crown ring on top. Couldn't get it out but after seeing your video I realized what I was doing wrong. It has no rust or anything since I'm in California. Going to press it out tomorrow using your method. Thanks man
Great tutorial!!! MUCH appreciated!!!
Good vid!..but I think you might have forgotten to put on the grease boot on the lower?
Great video, easy to understand and follow, thanks.
Great vid! Thanks for the step by step
Very informative on the inner tie rod Im thinking I need inners because I have wheel wobble when braking after driving for some time. The brakes are good I don't think I have warped rotors or pads cause I don't have wheel wobble till everything is hot. And also why didn't you remove the rotors when you removed the steering knuckle ?
I could have removed the rotors, but decided to just leave them, it would have made the knuckle a little lighter and easier to maneuver
Great video Steve, thanks much.
Awesome video
Thank you for the information
brilliant video Steve. I had been dreading this job but not more! :) Thank you for all the intricate detail. BTW what ball joint removal tool brand did you use? TIA agian.
Also I have a 2007 trailblazer with 290,000 miles and still it had the original bilstien struts very good struts the sway links were shot but over all still good suspension for a Michigan salt road vehicle frame has surface rust in some areas but is solid the hitch on the back is connected to the frame the part inside the back bumper that is part of the hitch is rusted completely out needs replacement lol
Great video
You said 2 3/4 receiver cup? I had one that was slotted but it pushed one of the tabs off the control arm end. The large cup I had was just a little too big around to work like yours. What is the press kit that you have?
Never mind, found the kit number at the start.. Powerbuilt 648617.
Good video easy to follow ......make another one...🐒
I appreciate the kind words, I have a few videos covering various repairs that have been done to this Trailblazer, seems like there is always something on it that needs repair. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Question
What is that plastic thing that is behind the inner tire rod called mine is cracked and needs to be replaced but don’t know the name of it
Great job
Did you have to remove the flange on the lower ball joint before pressing it out. Also, what snap ring pliers did you use. Mine from harbor freight wouldn’t spread the ring wide enough to put it on.
No, I just pressed it out, I would definitely showed if I removed the flange before pressing it out. The snap ring pliers were from Autozone, cheap set, came with a a couple different tips. Thanks for watching and commenting!
The trailblazer has ether 14mm or 16mm tie rods.i upgraded mine to 16mm ac delco premium inner and outer tie rods. On the tie rod I used a 1 3/8 /64mm double sided wrench.
Well done 👏
nice
What ball joint did you use?
Moog
Thanku
Zip tie on what exactly ?
Caliper is zip tied to one of the coils of the spring of the strut.
Right on i sub 🎊👍
Hi Good video, thanks. I have a 2003 Bravada (like a TB), 200,000 miles, need to replace the rack. Nothing major else wrong, but I am fairly certain the ball joints, both tie rods are worn. Have had the vehicle since 160,000 miles and I have never replaced them. And not sure about past service history. So guessing at least 80,000 miles or more on those parts.
Whats your opinion of buying a full control arm vs just doing the ball joint? It costs more, but you the kits I am looking at have the ball joint installed. And while I can's say if the rubber bushings are bad so to speak, but with so many miles I'm thinking they have to be worrn. See eBay item number:352193084348. Thanks.
Where’s the ball joint boot???? Geez man you just wasted your time!!!
Looks like you got your work cut out for you basshead brother
Yeah man, been super busy, thanks for watching and commenting!
@@E4EonEbay yup for sure basshead brother ive been dead off of youtube scence august 24th becouse of me getting pancreatitis and med changes
Great Video