We most certainly did not, maybe, okay possibly definitely did steal the double sided threaded adapter idea to work with a slide hammer from SMA... after exchanging a few emails with Eric. Like I said, have no idea what you're talkin' 'bout

@beepbeepcoyote

5 жыл бұрын

Could possibly make a wheel bearing puller with the same principles...

@FaustoTheBoozehound

5 жыл бұрын

@AstroTools I hope you're giving Eric a cut - he's your best marketer and now an engineer too!

@dalefluegel9228

5 жыл бұрын

Funny, cool response

@patrickbaitman8336

5 жыл бұрын

You guys should consider making "pro model" tools incorporating input from famous youtube mechanics. Have their signature on the tool, and give them a small royalty, or some kind of cut. Similar to what Nike does with their NBA shoe sponsorships. They sold a lot of Air Jordans! Imagine the marketing reach and instant loyalty this would create for your company. Win win win for everyone!

@GlennHamblin

4 жыл бұрын

It needs to have SMA in the part number!!

Good to see josh you can tell how far he has came as a mechanic keep it up josh

Spent 3 days replacing all the suspension on my sons 03 passat before he went out west to work in Wyoming. Miserable, 4 ball joints per front wheel, and the tierod all required heat and beat, cutoff wheels and drilling. Gotta love these Michigan cars.

Woke up in pain, couldn't get back to sleep, got a notification from KZread for a new SMA video, automatically made me feel alittle better:)

No pressure. “Take the bolt out without breaking it or you’re fired.” Hilarious! Awesome vijeo, Mr. O!

@theamericanpitbullterrier6063

5 жыл бұрын

Dude what about the subversive Hebrew

@cristianpuhlovsky3115

3 жыл бұрын

Did him dirty with that pinch bolt

Josh reminds me of a friend of mine from the 1980's. We didn't have a lift. Nothing makes your ass draw up like pulling 460s,429s, with a come-a-long and a pecan tree limb. Nothing spelled relief like it's bolted down. We was to young to think about dying.

Thank you Eric. The South Main Auto Symphony; air compressor, phone, siren, and the sweet soothing tunes from the brake clean. Mozart would be proud. Good job. Have a blessed and safe week.

“AND, IF I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT! THANKS FOR WATCHING!!” - Copyright/Trademark - South Main Auto. Compressor chimes in right on time... Great video, short, sweet and what a great tool. And the ball-joint puller was dang neat too!! See what I did there? 😂😂 Thanks, Eric. You da best!!

Just bought one. For when the time comes. Thanks Eric Obrohta from 4 years ago.

I fixed my moms AC thanks to you and my physics teacher!!!! Best practical realistic guy ever!!!!!

That oil jug in the back looks like a tiki mask😂..had me looking twice. That tool is indeed a must have

That Astro Ball Joint puller saved me from beating my brains out pulling out the old ball joint. I am happy I watched this video. Many thanks for turning me on to that tool.

I loved mechanic work. The tools, the experience and the money. No wait, there was no money, unless you owned the shop.

@prevost8686

5 жыл бұрын

Apparently you’ve never been in business for yourself. I made more money as a technician and didn’t have half the headaches.

@GlennHamblin

4 жыл бұрын

It's a tough business with all the undercutting unqualified hillbilly Mechanics out there, and employees that take the pay but don't get the work done. Trust me, you don't want to be the owner unless you are your main mechanic, and someone you really trust is doing the books.

I cant imagine how Josh puts up with your antics all day. Id be LMAO so much I couldnt get anything done!

Small fortune of tools that Eric O has purchased over the years. Finally got a break on Subaru ball joint puller. The right tool for the right job sure helps the job go much smoother. I’m glad Josh got to keep his job. Much credit to himself.

This vid made me order that tool for an upcoming ball joint job on the missus outback. Worked out to $55 shipped to Sweden, should be well worth it in reduction of cussing and flying tools during the job!

"At least we got the compressor, hopefully the phone rings."

@duanesims9685

3 жыл бұрын

😅🤣

Great Tool! "If you can do it, we can do it!" Thought I'd add that in. Thankyou for that demo.

Just dealt with a stubborn subaru balljoint, Had broken 19mm socket. Found nut that threaded on ball joint and a nut that threaded onto slide hammer. Welded a nut on each end. BOOM had my own adapter for a slide hammer. Happy moment. Going to look into getting this tool now lol

That tool looks like a real timesaver

I just bought one of those ball joint pullers. It solved a lot of fustration in 5 minutes.

Having the right tools makes any job easy.

I haven’t owned a single Astro tool or product that was subpar. Thanks Eric for introducing me to their stuff.. Before watching SMA I would often skip over Astro while looking at my options on Amazon. Disclaimer: Not sponsored by Astro, just a satisfied DIY guy.

Like a charm ... I love tools. I don't own a Subaru, but I need that tool.

Yes, the dreaded Subaru pinch bolt. Not made for the Salt Belt. When I touch one of those, and if all goes well, or not........I modify the original concept for a "Through Bolt" set up. Winterizing one Rig at a time! Love your videos Eric! From the Far Northeast-MaineiacNorth

Great job. Great ad for "Not A Sponsor."

After hearing Josh make noise on the other side for years it's god to finally see him!

Eric, it's time for a SHOUT OUT to our friend Chris Pettit the Product Engineer at ASTRO that makes it all happen. Chris is a good friend and a good engineer that listens to his customers and tries to provide his customers with superior products at reasonable prices. CHRIS, YOU DA MAN!

"HA! My dad used to say, "Good enough for the girls I go with." That is totally not why I came to this video; I was checking out the Soobby Ball Joint Puller. Stay safe!

Thanks for the morning motivation to goto the shop today, been sadly slow this week but your videos teach and inspire

The Tool is definitely great nicely done and nobody lost any giggly bits!!!; )

It's good to see Josh I hope his schooling is going well!!! You two work well together! Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

Those TTX ball joints are so awesome. I don’t think I have ever been so excited about discovering a new line of parts! Love them. Some of them even come with press adapters. Super cool!

Thank you for the video, this worked great on the driver side but not so much on the passenger side... Threaded the tool onto the ball joint and foolishly tried to use my impact to make a quick job of it, now its the next day and the ball joint is still in the car! The threads ripped out of the cylinder on the tool and the ball joint. That's what happens when you try to go to fast kids! Live and learn I guess. :) But thank you for introducing me to this option, didn't know that tool was available outside of the Matco/SnapOn trucks.

Nice tool and it's good to see Josh again.

Astro definitely coping you. Compressor kicked on during their video also.

@1kleineMax1

5 жыл бұрын

OMG ... it did ! thats crazy :D COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT!!!!

@brianburns7211

5 жыл бұрын

They say that imitation is the best form of flattery. That goes to show how good SMA is.

I got one of those. Works FANTASTIC. Gonna have to upload my video using it.

Nice! Good to see you Josh! Thanks for sharing.

I watched this video and realized that its rare to be positioned into a field you want to work in and get mentored by such an outstanding person with the experience Dr. O has. I personally had a few such mentors from time to time before and I really wish I could thank those people more now.

I got one of these after watching you use it in a video and man I will not fight those little bastards ever again ! LOVE THE VIDEOS

Josh has a Honda hat on.... Solid dude.

I ordered this tool the day I had to change ball joints in my Subaru. I cobbled up some washers with a cup from a ball joint press and barely got them out. Can't wait to try mine out! Thanks for the video!

Eric I needed a good laugh after spending 3 hrs in the NYSDMV to renew my drivers license. What a dysfunctional operation. Even though I never worked a a Subaru still a good video. Glad to see Josh has broken into the movie business. Thanks Eric and Josh 👍👍👍 a high pressure grease fitting we had in the aircraft industry since the 70 's.

Hi Eric, man i really like your diagnostic tools. Theyre invaluable. After watching your videos, i ordered a new scan tool. Mine was about ten years outdated. You can tell a good mechanic by looking at his toolbox and tools. Keep up the awsome videos. Youre the MAN! Rev.

Now that's high quality videoing if I've ever seen it! Love the channel, keep plugging away at it Eric O. you're the Man.... !

I showed this video to my kids so they know what a cordless phone looks like...saw it camping out in the background.

I love my ball joint puller. Bought one last year.

Ty for lowering the volume when you're using the impact.

Damn- that's a serious tool, not much is going to argue with that. Sparkling new lift looks snazzy.👀😎

Today’s Tech tip,nice one Mr O,and shout out to Josh!

I bought two several months ago. One for me and one I gave to my favorite mechanic shop who gets to use it when I break my pinch bolt off.

Eric I'm still waiting on my "brought to you by naper, not a sponsor" merch!!!!!!!!!

Great video as usual. Love your sense of humor Mr. O. 😁 Thanks! 👍

"a QUICKIE" Love it Very satisfying

That is awesome! I hate doing Subie ball joints, going to have to get one of those. Thanks for sharing Eric!

Good ole Astro ! And good for NAPA offering those "green" ball joint products. The do look more beefier than the OEM. Life is better when the inventors share !

Awesome tool. I only changed one subaru ball joint. I may have to order this tool!

That tool paid for itself the first time you used it, just for the deferred aggravation cost by itself. Using slide-hammers SUCK! That tool is gravy man, GRAVY!

i love when replacement parts come with new hardware!!

$27 ! They are proud of the double ended nut in can aren't they. 😁

Astro Pneumatic Tool 78620 Subaru Ball Joint Puller: amzn.to/2XmEtHz Mevotech TXK9513: amzn.to/2Y6XACM

Will definitely be getting one. Thanks Mr.O

Nice to see the tool in action.

The compresor kicked "Now lets hope the phone ring so we can both at the same time on video" .... LOL

Well done Eric.

Ive never seen a green ball joint before looks cool

Astro Tools- must be a sponsor

So cool definitely gonna have to get one always good to have the right tools for the job

Congratulations on the purchase of modern art (Man with a Long Face and Big Mouth ) attached to the blue structure on the wall at the back at 3:20. Very classy.

Something new today, that's why we toon in, special knowledge.

Just ordered thank you!!

I'll keep this in mind for my Forester

Rocket surgery! Love it!

Nice to see Josh in the video, would like to see more of him doing his usual daily stuff.

@Blazer02LS

5 жыл бұрын

Don't think Josh wants to be on camera much.

Ball joint puller 2.0! New and improved!

Great job again like always

Eric, I dont have a Subby but it looks like a cool tool. I do have Astro's 'hub tamer' kit for removing and installing wheel bearings and it works great. Astro makes some really good stuff for not too much $. Thanks for posting. BTW love how you are watched over by Easter Island Moai on the wall. SMA#1 God bless Paul

That air compressor love to be in your vids (phone too). Very nice tool, snappy short, but informative video, as usual. Thanks, from Houston, TX.

Nice shiny new lift!

Great Subaru tool, had one for some time now.

Nice little tool there! Haven't had the pleasure of doing one of those yet, lol. Love the compact grease fitting on those sweet ball joints, too - great engineering there. Why can't automakers do this crap to begin with??? 🤔 Ok, the SMA marathon is done for now - I've gotta get some work done around here! 😂

Cool cool.... looks like a handy dandy tool!!

You got some real industrial grade rust on those cars you work on! BTW, rust never sleeps!

It's funny. Ever since I got the tool, I haven't seen a Subi since..... lol The ball joints must KNOW!! 😂😂😂 I've been dying to try it out! Too short & quick.... of a video! 😉😉😂😂 Don't worry, I know.. I know... things are just hectic up there! Thanks for even taking the little time you have to make vids! 😊🤗

Bought it. Love it.

That's cool tool Eric O. I like the 1.0 to

I've heard the bag with all the small parts called the giblet bag. Sounds fitting. LOL Gobble gobble

Good to see Josh make a cameo appearance.

I kept looking at the swaybar link and was thinking "Looks like it was made by LEGO".

I bought one and they work great and are very cheap . Really good tool from Astro

I liked your version just fine. I’ve used it twice and don’t do enough Suby ball joints to justify a dedicated tool. Thanks for showing it, though.

Thank you very much friend I just ordered it by amazon I tried too much with other tools and I am not successful now I will wait three days for the article to arrive to see how it works for me

This tool is excellent and cheap. You don't get that combo often. Well, cheap for a specialty tool.

Love the Easter Island funnel!

We have an articulating statue outside where I work at the temple and it has an old style grease gun which looks very similar to the end to what you have there

Just ordered it

Love that green boot, Bada bing bada boom!

Short sweet and to the point. The jug in the background looks like a mask from Easter Island. Nice touch. Lol 🗿👍

@JW...-oj5iw

5 жыл бұрын

Jeff Winter ... sweat = perspire or perspiration. I was going to write 'Short, sweet, and hard to beat.' Figured someone else might be saying the same thing first. Your comment looks like it was heading that direction with a dab of mis-help from the computer.

@JeffWinter1

5 жыл бұрын

@@JW...-oj5iw fixed, autocorrect mishap...😜

I could have used that last week. Both LCA's totally rotted out. Wound up replacing the ball joints as well as a set of P&P arms.

Short and sweet!