Chris, I just replaced all four control arms, four shocks, two sway bar bushings and end linkage and installed four cam bolts on my 1998 Mazda B3000 pickup. Your videos were a HUGE help. It makes the job so much easier when I've already seen exactly how its done on video. Also your tips on technique are excellent. Your video quality is outstanding and your verbal instructions are crystal clear. Outstanding job on all your videos. I can't thank you enough. Well done! Keep 'em coming.

Your the only decent DIY guy I know. Rather than pay some guy on line to tell you how to repair or diagnose a problem, your always there to help.

@markchidester6239

6 жыл бұрын

KZread is just an amazing source of information especially when you find a quality person such as Chris

@SalandFindles

6 жыл бұрын

+Tether Plus You're** x2

@rommelong6617

4 жыл бұрын

Reptiles ko

@Void-gn9zm

2 жыл бұрын

He makes money telling you how to do all this work. It isn't "free". Otherwise he wouldn't do it. What it costs you as a viewer is time. Time to watch any given ad that pops up. I don't think many people realize that.

@jeremybreeden4228

2 жыл бұрын

@@Void-gn9zm so you think all these very helpful diy guys on KZread many who are amazing mechanics, carpenters, electricians make money to make their helpful videos. Most definently not! I watched this whole video and 10 more just like it without a single ad.

hey Chris! Just wanted to thank you for the overall knowledge you you spread here. I knew close to nothing before I started watching all your videos and now over the last few weekends, I flushed my radiator, changed my oil, flushed my power steering fluid, replaced my drums, shoes, wheel cylinders, the assembly inside, my calipers, rotors, pads, wheel bearings, upper control arms, lower ball joints, inner and outer tie rods, all shocks, coil springs, and sway bar links! like I said I knew almost nothing before! blows my mind. thanks for introducing an awesome hobby I didn't know I loved and saving me a ton of money!

Dude just wanted to say that your videos are great... short, sweet and to the point. Saved me a lot of head aches, thanks...

@chrisfix

8 жыл бұрын

+Jose Matteo Thanks Jose!

Great video Chris But when you're torquing the bolt at the end you should Jack up the knuckle to bring the control arms to their normal resting place when your wheels are on. You do that so you don't twist the rubber bushing in the control arms. Also your cams in the front are pointing down while the ones in the back are pointing up.

@landonkingkade2671

5 ай бұрын

Should they all point up? Or point down? I’m installing them tomorrow and can’t find any information on that

thanks Chris Fix, i haven't worked on a vehicle in years... now i took my 2006 ford ranger in for an alignment and need to change my Alignment Caster/Camber Kit.they wanted $250.00 for both sides, hell the kit is 36.99 for one side i now can do it my self and save money for the more important BILLS that i have!

@chrisfix

8 жыл бұрын

+Johnny Garza Awesome!

After 2 hours of searching I finally understand how these bolts work haha, thank you very much Chris. Also just doing a quick cruise the the comments I found something very odd, this video is almost a year old and you are still answering peoples questions! Not meant in a bad way, but most people who upload these videos it seems like they just hope the people figure it out on their own, but you make sure we get it right, kudos to you.

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

dethreveng I answer every question and comment (although that might change because I get over 200 comments a day and it takes me 3+hrs a day to answer them all). I do my best to help!

I usually only look at these type of videos when a mechanic talks to me about something, but videos like these make me want to get a garage and do everything myself. Thanks for the video!

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

Scott Petrovic Haha, it gets addicting Scott haha. Im glad you like the video. Definitely consider subscribing! New automotive "how to" videos every Thursday and most Mondays!

@T82ravdaman

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. I already have the basic tools to get things done. Just need the garage.

@moshet842

4 жыл бұрын

@@T82ravdaman You don't need a garage for most things. I do almost everything on the sidewalk, if I need a flat surface, I go to the Walmart parking lot

@T82ravdaman

4 жыл бұрын

Right.. I've been outdoor doing everything in the driveway thus far.

Clear concise instructions with no music, no BS. Wish all KZreadrs were like this.

I just did the upper control arms, lower ball joints, and tie rod ends on my 03 Ranger. It was an absolute bare getting the new control arms in and lined up. The new control arm bushings were snug, I had to use a rubber mallet and an alignment punch to line everything up. The wheels were toed way in once I got it all back together. Felt really weird driving it up to my shop so I could get it realigned. I'm having them double check everything on it as well. I'm sure they will have to loosen the camber bolts when the put in on the rack to set everything. Your videos helped a TON with getting the job done.

one of the best channels on KZread. simple and to the point videos

@chrisfix

8 жыл бұрын

+Ricardo Razo thanks a lot!

I'm from Southern Ontario and seeing an underside that clean and not rusty is what dreams are made of

@chrisfix

7 жыл бұрын

Haha, this is actually not bad for NY. I just undercoat my cars so I feel your pain!

@snider519

4 жыл бұрын

Lol I moved to alberta from Ontario.. I was always into cars but can't imagine fighting rust ever again

Chris, I know this an old video, but wanted to drop you a line. Picked up a low mileage 99 Ranger to keep my 18 Mustang out of Ohio snow. Your channel is amazing, so much help to know what to expect prior to getting started! Thanks and keep them coming!

Im so glad you bought that truck. I have a 2001 ranger and pretty much everything you've done to your Mazda I've had to do to my truck. Thanks for sharing. It really helps.

@kuiper921

4 жыл бұрын

Haha 01 ranger gang

@Nikkk6969

2 жыл бұрын

Same

You are GREATLY APPRECIATED Mr. FixIt. Please keep up the great work and service you provide to the communities.

Chris you are THE MAN! If i had money i'll give it all to you, but i don't have any. That's why i watch your videos because i'm almost always broke and you save me a lot!!! So, THANKS A LOT and take this imaginary money that i don't have! :-)

One of the rare videos on here that are shot in a nice, clean, straight forward manner, with good explanation and no stupid "uh, um, ah, um, ". Subscribed!

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

smithraymond09029 Thanks a lot! I am glad you liked the video! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!

Thoroughly explained and easy to understand.Thanks Chris!

Dude, you seriously rock! We were just discussing this in my Pathfinder group. Because it is something that needs to be done for alignment after installing a lift kit. Thank you!! Shared the video to the group!

Had a mechanic quote me $800 for this fix. Thank GOD for the internet! Found what I needed, where to get them and this excellent tutorial in half an hour!

@MR..181

4 жыл бұрын

Been ripped off that way once many much. Also

I replaced the complete upper control arm of my 2001 Ford Explorer and remove that knuckle was incredible hard to do it the space between it so tie, the video help to much, thank for sharing and teaching 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Thanks! Your explanation on the installation of the camber bolts is the best compared with the other you tubers. On one site they installed erroneously the small washer on the outside of the large adjusting camber washer.

My 2003 F150 2wd is identical to this. I just replaced every steering part on the front end and the alignment shop advised me to install these bolts before bringing it for an alignment. this video made it easy for me thanks

Chris fix videos always help me. Thumbs up always! I thought these kits were doing something under tension but evidently not! I'm going to be trading out some standard replacement upper control arms and lower ball joints for mevotech tough trail ball joints and control arms on my Dodge Ram so I wanted to know what the mechanism for these cam kits was doing and now I know...nothing! No, I know they're doing something...it's just under a loaded tension or compression as I imagined. So, this will be an easier job. I just have to peep the kit and make sure I put it back exactly as it was set to begin with and yes...I am getting an alignment after I replace these parts on my truck and I just had some new all terrain wheels put on with much larger tread so it needs a bit of adjustment but over all I personally am always suspect of any professional work done to my vehicle as being totally unnecessary! Unless it's a computerized system being used on my car or I can see and work along with someone as work is done to show me what difference it makes then I am always suspicious it does nothing!!! So, I know a bit about my suspension after rebuilding it all and I'm still not 💯 on alignment...I'd like to know more about the process personally! Anyways, thanks for another informative and enlightening video that always helps me with my own vehicle.

Went to Firestone shop for my 2007 Frontier lifetime free alignment. They said i need cam bolt. I told them its 12 yrs ive come here n not one time i needed it. Asking me $281. I said dont adjust it yet. Now i will try to put this on myself. Thanks Chrisfix.

Chris, for my 97 F150 4.6L XLT RWD, the FSM says to mark the cam disc and make another mark on the bracket FIRST before removing the control arm for repair or replacement. When you put the bolts back in, align the mark on the disk with the mark on the bracket. You have to do it with the "curb weight" on the arm, so that means tightening up the nut enough to keep it snug but not so much that the control arm can't move up and down - and putting the wheel/tire back on and putting it back on the ground. Then the FRONT bolt needs to be torqued to value FIRST (84-114 ft-lbs in my case), then the rear bolt. This has to be done WHILE HOLDING THE ADJUSTMENT CAM AT THE MARK. In other words you have to hold the cam with one wrench, always looking to see if the disc/cam has moved from the mark and re-adjust, while torqueing the nut. This is done with the wheel/tire ON the car/truck, which is kinda tight quarters. I think the other way is to put a jack under the lower control arm and jack it up to where the centerline of the wheel (measured from the ground to the center of the axle with the cap off) would be as if the wheel were on. Maybe drill a hole through a piece of wood to pass the lower ball joint's nut through so you don't mess that up with the jack's plate. That's also with another jackstand under the frame if it slips, of course. I figured that would be easier than the way I did it. [Insert safety disclaimer here: as in - I'm not responsible for anything that happens to anybody who does anything based on my piss-poor advice]. My eccentric disc - the cam - has a small round hole opposite the bolt head and figure that there's a special tool Ford uses (and other tool makers sell) to do this adjustment. The only other thing I can see that might also be considered in this process is the square plate behind the nut that is probably also moved in the factory adjustment procedure. It ALSO has the "D" shaped hole and might be moved in or out from the frame to keep the centerline of the bolt in line with the axis of the other bolt or other steering geometry. Not sure about that, having never worked at a car factory or alignment shop, just repairing cars for 60 years. Just learned all this from my Dad who was a tool and die machinist and also built race cars with his friends back in the 40's - 50's.I like the idea of the replacement cam bolts better, because it's obvious the square hole is for a ratchet wrench to make it easier for the alignment shop. Having an eccentric disc on BOTH ends would mean you could be sure to get the axis of both the bolts in line, because they BOTH would be held in the center of the brackets, not just on one end as they are with a movable rectangular plate. You could maybe use a laser pointer to verify this, since they're cheap enough now. But I think it would still be a good idea to make marks on the old disc and the bracket, then try to make one on the new cams to match the old ones before putting the new adjusters back in so you can get a camber value close to the factory setting before taking it to an alignment shop. The only other easy way I can think of, to keep a "near factory" setting until you get to an alignment shop, would be to measure the distance between the bolt and front or back of the bracket - at BOTH ends of the bolt INSIDE the bracket. Probably best with a vernier/dial micrometer. Then cut and grind down a bolt or something to put in between the bolt and bracket (same place you measured) to keep the bolt at the same distance it was when originally set. You could leave it in place or knock it out before having it aligned properly. Of course if you had a level and protractor setup to attach to the wheel (accurate measure from top of rim to bottom) and verified that the camber was the same as factory spec, you might not even need an alignment after that, assuming there was no damage to any other part of the suspension/steering and you didn't change the toe-in. Of course I'd still spend the money for an alignment some day. Thanks for the video.

after 8 years of watching you this video FINALLY paid off helping me!!

***** I was actually hoping that rebuilding the front suspension completely with the new control arms, bushings, ball joints, shocks and end links, that the alignment would go back to factory, but it didnt. That is why I got this kit. The knuckle/spindle could be the reason it is not aligned but the bearing is fine so I am not changing that. Plus, I wanted the camber to be adjustable so now it is!

@RazorTNK

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Have you had any issues with these bolts? Thanks like stripping or slipping? They look pretty sturdy, but I'm slightly concerned with them as the cams aren't welded to the bolts like the factory ones are. I'm strongly considering ordering them for my Ranger. After two years of use do you have any complaints or issues with them? Thanks in advance!

@GodWasAnAlien

6 жыл бұрын

Did you have negative camber issues after installing new lower ball joints? I'm having that problem, not sure if I got cheap ball joints or what, didn't specify a direction to put them in either. No writing or markings that I could find anyway. Was contemplating doing the job over again, maybe I'll try this first. Thanks

@MrAcuta73

6 жыл бұрын

These videos are SOO helpful. Own a 2003 Ranger FX4 which in all aspects is similar. Your videos are saving me a TON of time and frustration. Doing all new (Energy Suspensions) bushings, tie rods, ball joints, sway bar, and shocks on mine (along with torsion keys to level it out and make room for a little larger tire).

@travisfreeman1533

5 жыл бұрын

ChrisFix do these also make caster adjustable? Some I'm seeing say they do but I'm having a hard time visualizing caster being adjustable from the upper control arm instead of just camber. Vids are great man. Keep it up!

@scottgm321

5 жыл бұрын

I went for an alignment on my F 150 after changing the upper control arm and lower ball joint and tie rods. They wanted $150 for camber install. I bought the kits and did it my self. Back for alignment tomorrow. Thanks

I love watching chrisfix videos not because I'm going to do install camber bolts but I like his videos. and it gains me confidence to fix simple things and that has saved me alot of money and time for the small things I have done. Chrisfix is my idol.

The part where you said they told you it'd be $150... and it cost you $20. This has been driving me NUTS about shops around here lately. Most recent incident was with a place quoting me $350 for the driver side and passenger side camber bolts and tried explaining to me how it would take 2 hours for that job. Needless to say I told them to go fly a kite. Thank you for these videos you do and all the hard work you put in!! I've been making sure to share as much as I can with everyone! Self-sustainment is almost key nowadays! Good work!

This was extremely helpful! Im somewhat car machanics savvy, but what I dont know I research and learn on my own! I have a 2012 malibu and wasnt sure if a camber kit for was a strenuous task (or expensive)! Your vid taught me what I didnt know and this gonna be applied very soon thanks to you!

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

UNTOUCABL3 Awesome! I am glad the video was helpful!

awesome, I was pretty sure the washer went on the inside but yours is the only vid that showed that. Saved me looking up the 100 ft lbs torque to

Chris your my HERO. I learned so much about cars from you. You have gave me my man hood

@chrisfix

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Chris. I just did this same job on my 2006 Ford Ranger. might want to edit video. your not supposed to torque the camber bolts unless they are preloaded as this can cause premature wear to the control arm bushings.

Read today (after I tightened mine) Its best to tighten your control arm bolts while at ride height. It reduces twisting of bushing when you set it down.

@markchidester6239

6 жыл бұрын

Hard to do with the tire on. I set the lower control arm on a jack stand, then tighten the nut. Let the aleignment shop worry about it when they do their job

I lifted and put bigger rims on my ranger. I have a two inch spring spacer and it made the upper control arm practically touch the frame. It has a positive camber now and they said they tried adjusting the camber as much as they could. The technician said I’d have to get a body lift or adjustable control arms. I suggested camber bolts but he dismissed it. I didn’t look to see that I have the square bolts like you showed. So I took his word for it and searched for body lifts and what not. But after seeing this I think I’ll try the bolts. Thank you

it's actually a 13/16 wrench or socket. I just did these on a 99 Ford Explorer and they were a pain. the driver side was by far the worst with all the brake lines in the way but the passenger side was a lot easier I had it done in about 30 minutes also with new control arms on both sides.

@markchidester6239

6 жыл бұрын

Brake lines... Yup!

Chris, nice video. I just added these adjust bolts to my '03 Marauder. Interestingly, my camber adjust bolts went through the lower control arm (one bolt on pass side, one bolt on drivers side). The stock part did have rotation ability, however, not enough once I add ridetech coil overs - which I am doing today! Thanks again.

Solid work. Keep saving me money brother. My '01 Ranger is feeling like a kid again. Doing spray in bed liner (Raptor) as soon as it arrives. Wire brushed, sanded then rust converter on the rough spots and primered the whole thing.

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

robert montalbano Awesome! Glad the videos are helpful and make sure you take some pics of your project!

thanks chris. i bought my own from napa for 40 bucks a kit (you need two kits / one for each side). the alignment shop was going to charge 125 for the kits... another 130 to install... so basically I saved 175 dollars. thanks man!

I didn't even know this was possible. You just cannot beat a ChrisFix video.

I'm so stupid happy you own a Mazda B3000.

Never fails chris fix has the video i need even when i get a new junker, i always end up here. Good stuff brother!

I love how the bolts just effortlessly slip out of the bushings. If this were in Canada you'd be drenching them in Moovit before pounding on them for an hour with a mini sledge the whole time knowing that you'll end up just sawzalling them out and getting new bolts and bushings from the dealer for $150 because they're the only ones that stock the parts.

@TrueNomadSkies

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha of course

@Matt-su5wp

4 жыл бұрын

Right

you have a great explanation that it is sorta like a cam's lobe. I had my bolt in today doing this without the arm and its exactly like a cam in an engine!

I can never truly trust him after i filled my headlights with soapywater

@lostintime8651

5 жыл бұрын

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@brandonringwalt332

5 жыл бұрын

Blinker fluid

@doomkid02

5 жыл бұрын

LOL

@sookoll23

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmoat2023 Lmao you actually think he fell for it tho? Pretty sure he was just making a reference.

@heathsullivan8527

5 ай бұрын

You mean soapy wooder haha

Once again, You've saved my life and my pocket.

!!!! I didn't know these existed!!!! I'm going to install them when I get my new upper control arms and lower ball joints. Thank you again Chris!

@chrisfix

8 жыл бұрын

+RazorTNK They are super helpful for camber alignment!

None of the alignment shops will put my European car on their rack citing their shop does not have proper tools. This makes me want to do it old school with a homemade bubble level gauge.. Set the camber angle, measure caster variations & changes in the toe to prevent excessive tire scrub.. Good video of an OEM issue

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

heavymechanic2 Thanks! That stinks. What tools do you need to adjust the camber on a European car?

@heavymechanic2

9 жыл бұрын

Some shops rant about sand bags to weight the seats (used on BMW) my car is a S-Class Mercedes and it requires a thrust bar to load the suspension with 145 lbs between the wheels. The camber bolts you installed are similar on the lower control arm bolts, and if worn (or bent) require a special spring compressor. Its a long-arm short-arm configuration but the parts are unique and that scares people because its outside their comfort level.. The rear suspension requires rubber shims on the springs to dial in the camber... This car was in an accident and the RF wheel has -4 camber, (+.5 to -1 is typical). LF measures -2 and its normally set more neg due to the crown on the road. Measurements were estimated with a carpenters level and the car wanders all over the road due to excessive NEG camber. Caster is also set at +10 and some machines dont have the software for that setting..Hope this helps

dam , been looking for my cambers... this is a most excellent channel 👊🏼

@chrisfix

7 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@HobieKatt

7 ай бұрын

@@chrisfix no ty , you've got a A+ channel... keep up the good work

I’ve been watching ChrisFix for years and I just now found this video!

@armoricain

3 жыл бұрын

Same here!!!

Wish mine were 5 mins each. Got a 2012 ram 1500 big horn. My camber/caster bolts are on the lower control arms. Passenger side went smooth. Driver side the bolts were seized in the bushing. Strut bolt also seized in bushing. Cut off with sawzall and waiting on a new bolt and bushing for strut mount location. Then I’ll take my control arm to the local shop and have them press out the old and in the new then I’ll put it all back together and take it to get aligned. Ugh was supposed to be a day or less to do. I’m now a week into it and it’s basically bc it takes a day or two to get the parts… I’ll be so happy when it’s done. Was gonna do the passenger side bushings but since they weren’t seized I’ll do them later….

Aye man I just wanted to say thank you for the way you teach in your videos. You are giving people confidence to try new things and the world can use this right now. I have a Podcast that is growing daily and one day we may align to do an episode as I always encourage people to try new things, especially when it comes to fixing something internally and externally from themselves. Much Love

Chris is a pro at tapping that

Where your shock/ strut is bolted to the spindle , you can drill the top slot so you can adjust that way as well much more easier

Do you have any videos for working on VW' Passats and Jettas? Your knowledge, procedures, and no-nonsense presentations are awesome and should be respected. Thanks in advance

@chrisfix

5 жыл бұрын

Not specifically but my videos are broad enough to apply to most vehicles.

I just got done replacing my tie rods and the sway bar links on my 96 Ford Explorer. A day when I’m not busy I have to install my cam bolts.

Very well done. Right to the point, clear dialogue.

Wow, your truck is very clean!

Chris, great video. I installed these cam bolts on my 2010 ranger and had it towed to the tire shop in town. They told me they were installed backwards so they couldn’t correct the negative camber.. In the video you have the cam washers with the big end facing UP. I think they need to be facing down?

I'm amazed on how much I saved thanks to your vids (and other YT vids as well). I am not only able to change brakes, suspension, joints or diagnose and fix some engine issues, but can also properly repaint the car so it lasts. And in my work it counts because where I work you usually destroy the car in a year (after 10 000 km). The new cars they make nowadys wouldn't even last two years.

@draconpost

2 жыл бұрын

@BL Dontmatter I'm a mailman in Poland. I deliver postage in the villages and we have to use our private cars. In times where other in other countries they get electric cars (which are be best for this work because of instantenous torque) to be more ecological we use old private cars which make the company look poor and unproffesional, but that's how it is. In 5 years I scrapped 3 cars. Swapped two engines, damaged 5 or more exhaust, even damaged the gas tank once, brakes are for half a year and the clutch is max 2 years. One guy damaged two oilpans in one day.

@draconpost

2 жыл бұрын

@BL Dontmatter too much fuel consumption, I just buy old banged up hatchbacks which would normally go to the scrapyard because of their looks and age but are working and are in good shape. I have one car which is my "main" car and I use it most of the time. It's 28 years old now and beaten up but has a healthy frame, swapped engine, modded brakes and suspension XD it's breaking all the time as well but it's not because of its age because literally nothing is stock.

@draconpost

2 жыл бұрын

@BL Dontmatter I have to get like 25mpg (and that' already crazy high because notmally it gets 30+) if I want to have some money left for fixes (they per for mileage). A 4x4 car with a 4.2 is what rich people get over here and they cost a years worth of paychecks to get a 20 year old one.

I don't understand how there are people that give you thumbs down!!! I congratulate you for your videos!!!!

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

j charles Thanks man! Haters gonna hate (or they miss the thumbs up button by mistake lol). New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!

Just bought a "lifetime alignment" package and was told on the third alignment in 2 mos, that I needed to change my camber bolts in order to achieve factory specs! Hilarious! Now I'm gonna bully them into changing them for free or doing a new alignment every 2weeks!

For those who find their aftermarket control arms don't fit on the frame, you can use the cam bolt and an extra nut+washer to spread open the control arm slots

Chris, I have these on my 2001 Ranger. Now I hear a click when applying the brakes in reverse (like when parking) - and some other times too. I think it is because the replacement bolts do not have a shoulder, under the head, like the factory bolts (see time 2.10) and I suspect that end of the bolt is shifting by the extra clearance in the hole in the frame (due to no shoulder). Have you noticed any suspension clicks? - I can tell my alignment changes slightly after a shift (then changes back after another shift). The sound is similar to the sound when a Disc Brake Caliper mtg bolt is loose or falls out and you brake.

@starzztop

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, i installed these and torqued it to specs and now hearing a click on bumps and when stopping. Im reinstalling the original ones and then take the Ranger for an alignment. I re torqued it with the wheels on the ground and still having the same problem.

You need a cashapp bro, just so we can send you a tip. Even if everyone of us sent $1 just once, you deserve it for all the help and knowledge you provide!

You are the f***ing man Chris! Saved me almost $300. Thanks so much

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

***** AWESOME! That is what I like to hear!

Why are you putting the washer on AFTER the camber bolt? Please explain. Thank you

So the origins camber bolts don't adjust? In my Nissan frontier when u replaced the ball joint and you can tell the camber plate moves inward or outward

I was heling with installing these recently. We has the washer on the wrong side a made the job a pain. now its time to redo the job...

You’re a legend Chris.

I wish you could come to Memphis. I'm in need of this repair on my 2006 Toyota Avalon XLS

@chrisfix

7 жыл бұрын

You can easily do it yourself! It is just a few bolts!

@aresnickle3921

7 жыл бұрын

87foofat chrisfix's way of saying "naw do it your damn self" haha jk

I have a 98 Ford F150 5.4 liter and the inside of the front tires wear out bad. Firestone said it can't be fixed, but noticing this video, I think adding camber bolts WILL fix my issue.

Your the best ChrisFix keep up the awesome work man

Aren't you supposed to torque the camber bolts AFTER the vehicle is on the ground to avoid tearing the control arm bushings and to prevent future wear?

Hey Chris Fix, I was telling my mechanic about these camber kits and he was telling me that they would not stay adjusted and would slip because they are round without flats on the washers..Has this been a problem..I was wondering because i have a 99 ranger

@starzztop

3 жыл бұрын

I installed these and they do slip and click even though i did torque them to specs. Im removing these and reinstalling the original ones.

Hey Chris I was just wondering how did you learn to be a mechanic? Your one of the very best so I was just wondering

@chrisfix

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I've been working on cars since I was young with my Dad, and over the years I got to do bigger and bigger projects to where I am today!

I’ve owned 2004, 2009 and 2011 Rangers, 2 wheel drive and all 3 were built in St.Paul. As the front steering and suspension wears its been persistent with all 3 that they develop a pull to the left in the steering. The odd thing with my 2011 I’ve noticed in the late parts this last winter was driving on fresh snow of about 2” the steering pulling to the left goes away. One I drove onto dry pavement the pulling to the left returned. I’ve never asked a mechanic doing the alignment about camber but often when I looked at my Rangers it’s looked like the right front tire leans inward at the top which I believe is negative camber. I had a camber kit installed in my 2004 Ranger November 2021 when they replaced both upper A arms then did an alignment. The pulling to the left was almost gone when the truck was done. I sold that 2004 February 2022. I bought two more upper camber kits for my 2009 and 2011 Rangers. Looks like they are really easy to install.

@MustangsTrainsMowers

2 жыл бұрын

There are also companies that manufacture offset ball joints not offered by the factory.

Good video. I would suggest doing yourself a long term favor and apply some anti seize.

A hour ago had broken one when tighten. It was from MasterParts for $15.. So installed old one ford's original. And made a camber adjustment via level and jack....

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

Konstantin Gratchev Did you torque the bolt to the required torque when it broke?

@kograt

9 жыл бұрын

About it may be 120... By feeling. Anyway bolt rated 10.9 shall not broke on it.. I torque original bolts the same... By hand and 16 inch handle... I removed it and put original bolts back... May be I am just lucky and it was factory defect...

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

Konstantin Gratchev Yea maybe. The ones in my video are supposed to be torqued to 100ft lbs.

I know this is an older video but can anyone tell me why would you need to go to the cam bolts when it didn't come with them from the factory? Im asking because I have my mazda b3000 apart now replacing the upper control arms, lower ball joints, tie rod ends, is it because of new parts are not exactly the same as old one's? I was going to just use the old bolts with square washer but now im worried if I do that the alignment shop may tell me I need to replace the bolts, which I'll probably do now, but I am just curious of the reasons,. Thanks for any advice anyone can give me. I appreciate it.

Great video! But unless I missed something, you didn't preload the control arm bushings. Isn't that likely to cause a problem?

@chrisfix

4 жыл бұрын

They will loosen and retighten the bolts when you get it aligned.

I have a 1984 silverado and your vids are helpful. I also have a 3 series BMW which most of my problems are bad sensors. I wish I could find a u tube page that dealt with only BMW. Great vids though.

@chrisfix

10 жыл бұрын

Glad my videos are helpful! I dont know of any youtbers that focus on BMWs. I have a few BMW videos but not many. BMW Spark Plug Replacement

Thanks !!!! Doing it on my Explorer now.✌️

I couldn't stop looking at that shiny shock :D

What about pre-loading the control arm bushings by lowering the wheels onto the ground before tightening bolts? Other KZreadrs say you must do this or bushings will wear out prematurely.

@MRMAN-wb1tv

2 жыл бұрын

How do you get to the bolts to tighten them if the wheel is on?

@SA-cm9wp

2 жыл бұрын

@@MRMAN-wb1tv take the wheel off and let the control arms rest on a support or jack.

@MRMAN-wb1tv

2 жыл бұрын

@@SA-cm9wp lmaoooo. I know this, but that's not what you said.

What's the point of all this if you neglect to adjust the camber prior to tightening????

Chris, thank you for all the greet vidios, they are very helpfule. I have a oil leak on my truck 2002 GMC yukon and im struggling to find out where is the leak from if yoi have any advice about how to find where exactly the oil leak please let me know..thank you

My control arms bolt on vertically. Can I use these or do I need shims?

It's insane how clean you keep your cars undercarriage

Excelente vídeo , claramente explicado,thanks a lot from México

Well done video. Couldn't be more clear. Thanks.

Your videos are well thought out and your explanations are concise and to the point! Well done young man! Although I work on my toyotas i always see if you have any videos on the subject at hand to see if I can gain any insights from your point of view! It helps me recall the details that I may have forgotten! Thank you ! Keep em coming Im a subscriber !

@chrisfix

8 жыл бұрын

+Mark Perea Awesome Mark! I am glad the videos are helpful and thanks for the support!

Hello Friend. I have a ford explorer 2002 sport 4.0. It has the problem of tilt due to lifting the suspension. This product helps me to fix the problem of inclination of the front wheels. Thank you very much.

@chrisfix

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad the video was helpful!

@gabrielidrobo1093

6 жыл бұрын

These bolts serve me for my 2002 Ford Explorer Sport ?

Video was very helpful. But while it does show the correct assembly, I think it should emphasize the "Washer" is actually a Spacer, used to position the cam away from the plate through which the bolt passes. This allows using a 3/8 in. ratchet when adjusting the camber.

Now what if your car doesn’t have upper arms and just lower arms do you just do it on the knuckle where the coilover bolts in?

Thank you Chris you're the real life hero!! Fist bump!!!

Thanks Chris. I didn't know they made these replacement parts.

best video ive seen man, idk why you dnt have more subscribers, i love the step by step with explanation, keep it up bro

Thanks!! I was wondering how diificult this job was. I just ordered some cam bolts for my Frontier