How to press in a ball joint with the Harbor Freight Maddox kit
Friends; In this video I am going to press in a ball joint with my new Harbor Freight kit.
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@petset772 жыл бұрын
Lubricating the thread of the c-clamp is a great suggestion many people might not consider. I had a screw jack collapse during use about 40 years ago because I never thought about lubricating the thread. Nice video. Thanks.
@richardspaulding5035
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Steve for sharing your experience and watching my channel.
@sferg95823 жыл бұрын
I'm getting one of these kits to take with on off-road trips and plan on never having to use it off road, but if I NEED it, it's worth its' weight in gold!
@richardspaulding5035
3 жыл бұрын
Wow; You must be having a lot of fun if you drive your vehicle so hard off road as to possibly damage a ball joint. Be careful and thanks for watching.
@movaughn203 жыл бұрын
Man, I've went through 3 of these kits, never had one come out that easy. Threads usually tear up, or c-clamp bends with this tool. Maybe time for 4th kit... Great explanation for first time users!
@richardspaulding5035
3 жыл бұрын
I am retired now, since my retirement I purchased a number of these inexpensive kits for ball joints, bearings and so forth. None of them would hold up under every day use like in a repair shop. Now that I am at home in my own little do it yourself shop these kits are great for occasional use as long as you never use power tools with them and make sure the components are well lubricated. Thanks for watching.
@mds6387
2 жыл бұрын
Have had the press completely snap in half on me years ago. I wonder if the kit has been improved any since then.
@182QKFTW
2 жыл бұрын
@@mds6387 Answer! Exactly How Strong are Ball Joint Presses? Harbor Freight vs Amazon kzread.info/dash/bejne/eauTx7KIlbK-k7w.html
@mds6387
2 жыл бұрын
@@182QKFTW Well, it appears that the Harbor Freight press won't snap, but still has major deflection under heavy load. I'm sure it would be just fine for passenger cars. Probably not so much for them pain in the ass Dodge truck ball joints. It's probably just better to rent the tools from the part store and abuse them like everyone else does. I will say that Harbor Freight has definitely stepped up their game with their tools and equipment. Lately, I haven't purchased anything that left me disappointed. They have some of the greatest drill bits I've ever used. Still haven't had one snap or break albeit I'm using them with a milling machine under precise controlled conditions and speed.
@182QKFTW
2 жыл бұрын
@@mds6387 Yep, going to rent the press and try it on a Jeep JK Dana 30 with some $300 TeraFlex joints for a friend. I have a number of their tools as well. Love most of them. Probably going to get one of their boxes
@Amarillobymorning7778 ай бұрын
Thanks Sir . Greetings from north Texas Feliz navidad
@richardspaulding5035
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@tonibenton1931 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Firdt time doing ball joints; this is VERY helpful! Time to go break my Maddox kit in properly.
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
Remember to turn it by hand with a ratchet or wrench, do not use a power tool or you could strip the jack screw. I hope the job goes well. Thanks for watching.
@josefelix41524 жыл бұрын
I bought that two weeks ago and since I bought I have not had any ball joint job at the shop xD! Nice to see being used
@richardspaulding5035
4 жыл бұрын
I was in the same boat Jose, I purchased this kit some time ago. this was my first opportunity to use it. Thanks again for watching
@greg1629 Жыл бұрын
I bought one of these kits and it worked great with no issues except for having to watch a video on how to change them out.
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that, these inexpensive and kits are for occasional home use only. they should last many years as long as they are used as such.
@quinnhall249 ай бұрын
Nice work / Nice video with excellent narration
@richardspaulding5035
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words, by all means don't be a stranger.
@Rattlesnake.6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. I'm looking at getting a set so I can do a full front end build on my 88 jeep Comanche.
@richardspaulding5035
6 ай бұрын
Let me know how you make out. I have more or less retired from working on jeeps as they get so incredibly rusty. Many of the older ones like yours have been to hell and back. Mud, water, salt beaches.
@Rattlesnake.
6 ай бұрын
@@richardspaulding5035 if things go right I'm going to be moving from a little plastic tool box like you'd have in a car trunk to a 27" X 22" top and bottom mechanic tool box from Harbor Freight tomorrow. Going to store it at the small car club I'm in.
@tomlund49512 жыл бұрын
Just used it, a 3/4” ratchet and a hammer on my 97 k1500 …sprayed the joints with PB blaster and took my time. Once The joints moved some I removed the press and gave em a whack and they popped right out!
@richardspaulding5035
2 жыл бұрын
great job: thanks for sharing
@1divemaster1 Жыл бұрын
Good video. Good explanation.
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, divemaster, for watching and thanks for the kind words.
@robertharris76272 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks.
@richardspaulding5035
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Robert; I am glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching my channel.
@papabits57212 жыл бұрын
Your better off changing the entire thing, all those bushings are toast anyway. It restores handling and ride . The time it takes to remove old and install new would be the same .Some of these ball joints are press fit and the new ball joint may not fit properly. Great video as always.
@richardspaulding5035
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, normally I would be inclined to agree, in this instance the car belonged to a single mom, I was just trying to save her some money. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Don't be a stranger.
@KasparrTV
Жыл бұрын
Gotta love techs who would rather fuck a customer than replace just the component that’s wrong. Not everyone can afford to do the whole damn thing as any tech should know
@papabits5721
Жыл бұрын
@@KasparrTVI would always do what the customer wants, just an opinion. And if you're burning the tires off of it which cost money an alignment shop won't do an alignment if the bushings are shot.
@ilirshqiptar2 жыл бұрын
Great video !!! That's the way to save money. Subscribed !!!
@richardspaulding5035
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing; glad you enjoyed the video.
@ShawnMtz_783 жыл бұрын
I like your math n profit theory...
@richardspaulding5035
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shawn I think; I am not sure if you are complimenting me or poking fun at my math LOL. Either way thanks for watching my channel
@kevinhancock40645 ай бұрын
Every video seems to have a circlip but mone done ..it has splokes which inassume are meant to grab the innee race but it pressed in easier than expected and on the car seems to have up and down play likely over bumps etc
@richardspaulding5035
5 ай бұрын
Sound like you need to replace the control arm.
@kevinhancock4064
5 ай бұрын
@richardspaulding5035 the other bushings seemed on but nit 100% I'd removed it ..tbh I'm.thinking it'd be a lot easier I think the ball joint either needs a tack weld or 2 or new arm as ypu said ty
@richardspaulding5035
5 ай бұрын
@@kevinhancock4064 The new arm will have the balljoint pre-installed.(a lot safer). Often you cannot tell you need to replace the arm until you attempt to press in the ball joint.
@kevinhancock4064
5 ай бұрын
@richardspaulding5035 yes I pressed it in using a vice and a bearing spacer ..but went on a bit to easy for my liking ..I believe it can move so I'll be ordering 1 tomorrow just waiting on feedback I'll rider os in a week or so ..all OK 4 now though I usually change both sides on suspension and brake parts
@xueyam10223 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, help a lot
@richardspaulding5035
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tze; I am glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching and thanks for posting the comment.
@josefelix41524 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha I was covering my face when you where installing the snap ring, then I realized it's just a video xD
@richardspaulding5035
4 жыл бұрын
Trust me, I had my safety glasses on. LOL Thanks for watching
@hardcore4476 Жыл бұрын
Do you think it would work for the round bushing on the other side of that arm you showed? I need to replace one on my 11 Jetta like that. I don’t see why it wouldn’t just wanting to see it done with this kit as my buddy loaned me it.. Good video thanks!
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
I think you need a different kit for that. Check this video out: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z3uBuNake5m_mqQ.html
@josefelix41524 жыл бұрын
And your sure right about that I always sell the whole control arm if I see play on the ball joint along with fissures on the control arm bushings, but in some occasions customers can't afford the whole thing and we'll your better with good ball joints that good bushings, xD nobody wants to see they wheel go upwards while driving when that dam balcony l ball joint brakes of lol
@richardspaulding5035
4 жыл бұрын
This is exactly the case. The car belongs to my nice. She is a single mom and does not have any money. I am retired now and only work on friends and family vehicle's these days.
@briankoncyk33793 жыл бұрын
Great video! My ball joint on my third gen camaro is original and there is not a snap ring. Do you know if it is normal for some ball joints to not have one? The new one did not come with one either.
@richardspaulding5035
3 жыл бұрын
Your Camaro does not require a snap ring. Most vehicles with tapered ball joint pins do not. The vehicle in my video had a strait pin with a locking bolt. Most of these type ball joints have snap rings as did the one in my video. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.
@meTimetraveler Жыл бұрын
in the instruction manual they have the c-clamp the other way around, the manual is really confusing...they have 3 or so pieces not shown how to use. the "noise" could have been the grease seal bursting
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
I pressed in the ball joint with the control arm held in a vise, It is possible to do it with the control arm still in the vehicle. It may be necessary to do it as shown in the manual when attempting to press the joint on the vehicle.
@arielmillersmusic9850 Жыл бұрын
Use your impact on the end alot easier
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
Nice way to strip the jackscrew. No thanks, these are not high end tools.
@johnjohnson1313 Жыл бұрын
When pressing the old one out dont push on the stud's end like you did in the video. Set up the kit to push on the ball joint's body....there will be a shoulder/edge to push.
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip.
@johnjohnson1313
Жыл бұрын
@@richardspaulding5035 No problem.There is a video on youtube of a hispanic dude pressing out the BJ on a Mustang and pushed directly on the stud and it blew right through the back end of the ball joint but the body of the BJ stayed in the control arm..
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
@@johnjohnson1313 Thanks again, by all means don't be a stranger
@albinklein7680
7 ай бұрын
@@johnjohnson1313that is really good when that happens. You can slit the remaining bit with a hacksaw then and it will just fall out.
@Ausfahrt4 жыл бұрын
Gravity working in your favor? That might make a difference if you were pushing it in by hand but is meaningless when using a press or clamp.
@richardspaulding5035
4 жыл бұрын
LOL Yes thanks for the question. You are correct. Evidently in the video I did not make it clear what I meant . What I was talking about when I mentioned gravity was the set up, The adaptors and joint kept falling apart as I was trying to get the press/clamp in position. By turning the setup upside down gravity helped hold it together until I fit the clamp/press over the assembly. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to clear that up and thanks for watching my cannel.
@richardspaulding5035
3 жыл бұрын
@aleon1018 Thanks; LOL I thought that be the case. You have restored my faith. Thanks for the comment and watching my channel.
@jeffreyplumber1975
2 жыл бұрын
@@richardspaulding5035 I knew why you turned it over and found you perfectly clear when pressing bearings or pulling gears or pulleys it seems you need extra hands to hold everything together to get started , thanks for the demostration
@richardspaulding5035
2 жыл бұрын
@@jeffreyplumber1975 Thanks. yes an extra hand would be nice. thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.
@hardcore4476
Жыл бұрын
@@richardspaulding5035 Yeah especially filming with one hand!
@millermatic1404 жыл бұрын
How well is the casting made? I had a harbor freight tool that the casting cracked
@richardspaulding5035
4 жыл бұрын
I have only used it a few times. So far it has been ok. many of these inexpensive kits are built for occasional use only. I don't think you could expect it to hold up under every day use such as in a repair shop. Thanks for your question and thanks for watching.
@manuelsalgado851010 ай бұрын
Hope I’m not blocking your view too badly: his entire hand in the way..lol
@richardspaulding5035
10 ай бұрын
It is always a challenge trying to have room to work and giving the audience a good view. Apparently in this instance I failed. From my knees I apologize 633 times to your sir as that is approximately how many dollars I have earned on that singular video to date. LOL
@ArmenArmenjs3 жыл бұрын
Can it be used with air tool??
@richardspaulding5035
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the question. I would not recommend using an air tool. These tools we buy at Harbor Freight and other discount tool stores that are made in wherever are not made for every day use like in an auto shop. Don't get me wrong these tools are just fine for us back yard guys with occasional use only. I am afraid that an air tool would add to much stress to the jackscrew and ware it out very quickly if not the first time you try it. Thanks for watching my channel.
@ablueeyedmale Жыл бұрын
first job i did the Threads striped and i lubed the crap out of it.. not a good tool.
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
I bet you used a power tool on it. ??
@ablueeyedmale
Жыл бұрын
@@richardspaulding5035 I wont lie. yes i did.
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
@@ablueeyedmale Thanks, these type of tool kits are not made for high production shops. They are made for occasional use by us DIY guys and they are priced accordingly. I have demonstrated similar tools involving a jack screw on my channel. I always crank them slowly by hand. Most are priced under 100 dollars. At that price even if you get only one use it has more than paid for itself considering the high cost of labor. I know it is of little help to you now. Thanks for your honesty, by all means don't be a stranger to my channel
@jeremy1649 Жыл бұрын
My kit is defective or I.... never mind we are both defective 🤣
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
You are not alone, I just turned 70 and am loaded with defects.
@monkeyking-self-proclaimed7050 Жыл бұрын
I aligned it, press it and check to see if it's still aligned. Just before it goes in, it's no longer evenly aligned. I don't know if it has to do with the tool. Ruined my new ball joint. Going to have to buy new one.
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
I am sorry your having difficulty. I wish I could be there to see what you are doing.
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Lubricating the thread of the c-clamp is a great suggestion many people might not consider. I had a screw jack collapse during use about 40 years ago because I never thought about lubricating the thread. Nice video. Thanks.
@richardspaulding5035
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Steve for sharing your experience and watching my channel.
I'm getting one of these kits to take with on off-road trips and plan on never having to use it off road, but if I NEED it, it's worth its' weight in gold!
@richardspaulding5035
3 жыл бұрын
Wow; You must be having a lot of fun if you drive your vehicle so hard off road as to possibly damage a ball joint. Be careful and thanks for watching.
Man, I've went through 3 of these kits, never had one come out that easy. Threads usually tear up, or c-clamp bends with this tool. Maybe time for 4th kit... Great explanation for first time users!
@richardspaulding5035
3 жыл бұрын
I am retired now, since my retirement I purchased a number of these inexpensive kits for ball joints, bearings and so forth. None of them would hold up under every day use like in a repair shop. Now that I am at home in my own little do it yourself shop these kits are great for occasional use as long as you never use power tools with them and make sure the components are well lubricated. Thanks for watching.
@mds6387
2 жыл бұрын
Have had the press completely snap in half on me years ago. I wonder if the kit has been improved any since then.
@182QKFTW
2 жыл бұрын
@@mds6387 Answer! Exactly How Strong are Ball Joint Presses? Harbor Freight vs Amazon kzread.info/dash/bejne/eauTx7KIlbK-k7w.html
@mds6387
2 жыл бұрын
@@182QKFTW Well, it appears that the Harbor Freight press won't snap, but still has major deflection under heavy load. I'm sure it would be just fine for passenger cars. Probably not so much for them pain in the ass Dodge truck ball joints. It's probably just better to rent the tools from the part store and abuse them like everyone else does. I will say that Harbor Freight has definitely stepped up their game with their tools and equipment. Lately, I haven't purchased anything that left me disappointed. They have some of the greatest drill bits I've ever used. Still haven't had one snap or break albeit I'm using them with a milling machine under precise controlled conditions and speed.
@182QKFTW
2 жыл бұрын
@@mds6387 Yep, going to rent the press and try it on a Jeep JK Dana 30 with some $300 TeraFlex joints for a friend. I have a number of their tools as well. Love most of them. Probably going to get one of their boxes
Thanks Sir . Greetings from north Texas Feliz navidad
@richardspaulding5035
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
Thank you! Firdt time doing ball joints; this is VERY helpful! Time to go break my Maddox kit in properly.
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
Remember to turn it by hand with a ratchet or wrench, do not use a power tool or you could strip the jack screw. I hope the job goes well. Thanks for watching.
I bought that two weeks ago and since I bought I have not had any ball joint job at the shop xD! Nice to see being used
@richardspaulding5035
4 жыл бұрын
I was in the same boat Jose, I purchased this kit some time ago. this was my first opportunity to use it. Thanks again for watching
I bought one of these kits and it worked great with no issues except for having to watch a video on how to change them out.
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that, these inexpensive and kits are for occasional home use only. they should last many years as long as they are used as such.
Nice work / Nice video with excellent narration
@richardspaulding5035
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words, by all means don't be a stranger.
Thank you for the video. I'm looking at getting a set so I can do a full front end build on my 88 jeep Comanche.
@richardspaulding5035
6 ай бұрын
Let me know how you make out. I have more or less retired from working on jeeps as they get so incredibly rusty. Many of the older ones like yours have been to hell and back. Mud, water, salt beaches.
@Rattlesnake.
6 ай бұрын
@@richardspaulding5035 if things go right I'm going to be moving from a little plastic tool box like you'd have in a car trunk to a 27" X 22" top and bottom mechanic tool box from Harbor Freight tomorrow. Going to store it at the small car club I'm in.
Just used it, a 3/4” ratchet and a hammer on my 97 k1500 …sprayed the joints with PB blaster and took my time. Once The joints moved some I removed the press and gave em a whack and they popped right out!
@richardspaulding5035
2 жыл бұрын
great job: thanks for sharing
Good video. Good explanation.
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, divemaster, for watching and thanks for the kind words.
Excellent video. Thanks.
@richardspaulding5035
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Robert; I am glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching my channel.
Your better off changing the entire thing, all those bushings are toast anyway. It restores handling and ride . The time it takes to remove old and install new would be the same .Some of these ball joints are press fit and the new ball joint may not fit properly. Great video as always.
@richardspaulding5035
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, normally I would be inclined to agree, in this instance the car belonged to a single mom, I was just trying to save her some money. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Don't be a stranger.
@KasparrTV
Жыл бұрын
Gotta love techs who would rather fuck a customer than replace just the component that’s wrong. Not everyone can afford to do the whole damn thing as any tech should know
@papabits5721
Жыл бұрын
@@KasparrTVI would always do what the customer wants, just an opinion. And if you're burning the tires off of it which cost money an alignment shop won't do an alignment if the bushings are shot.
Great video !!! That's the way to save money. Subscribed !!!
@richardspaulding5035
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing; glad you enjoyed the video.
I like your math n profit theory...
@richardspaulding5035
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shawn I think; I am not sure if you are complimenting me or poking fun at my math LOL. Either way thanks for watching my channel
Every video seems to have a circlip but mone done ..it has splokes which inassume are meant to grab the innee race but it pressed in easier than expected and on the car seems to have up and down play likely over bumps etc
@richardspaulding5035
5 ай бұрын
Sound like you need to replace the control arm.
@kevinhancock4064
5 ай бұрын
@richardspaulding5035 the other bushings seemed on but nit 100% I'd removed it ..tbh I'm.thinking it'd be a lot easier I think the ball joint either needs a tack weld or 2 or new arm as ypu said ty
@richardspaulding5035
5 ай бұрын
@@kevinhancock4064 The new arm will have the balljoint pre-installed.(a lot safer). Often you cannot tell you need to replace the arm until you attempt to press in the ball joint.
@kevinhancock4064
5 ай бұрын
@richardspaulding5035 yes I pressed it in using a vice and a bearing spacer ..but went on a bit to easy for my liking ..I believe it can move so I'll be ordering 1 tomorrow just waiting on feedback I'll rider os in a week or so ..all OK 4 now though I usually change both sides on suspension and brake parts
Thank you so much, help a lot
@richardspaulding5035
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tze; I am glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching and thanks for posting the comment.
Hahahaha I was covering my face when you where installing the snap ring, then I realized it's just a video xD
@richardspaulding5035
4 жыл бұрын
Trust me, I had my safety glasses on. LOL Thanks for watching
Do you think it would work for the round bushing on the other side of that arm you showed? I need to replace one on my 11 Jetta like that. I don’t see why it wouldn’t just wanting to see it done with this kit as my buddy loaned me it.. Good video thanks!
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
I think you need a different kit for that. Check this video out: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z3uBuNake5m_mqQ.html
And your sure right about that I always sell the whole control arm if I see play on the ball joint along with fissures on the control arm bushings, but in some occasions customers can't afford the whole thing and we'll your better with good ball joints that good bushings, xD nobody wants to see they wheel go upwards while driving when that dam balcony l ball joint brakes of lol
@richardspaulding5035
4 жыл бұрын
This is exactly the case. The car belongs to my nice. She is a single mom and does not have any money. I am retired now and only work on friends and family vehicle's these days.
Great video! My ball joint on my third gen camaro is original and there is not a snap ring. Do you know if it is normal for some ball joints to not have one? The new one did not come with one either.
@richardspaulding5035
3 жыл бұрын
Your Camaro does not require a snap ring. Most vehicles with tapered ball joint pins do not. The vehicle in my video had a strait pin with a locking bolt. Most of these type ball joints have snap rings as did the one in my video. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.
in the instruction manual they have the c-clamp the other way around, the manual is really confusing...they have 3 or so pieces not shown how to use. the "noise" could have been the grease seal bursting
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
I pressed in the ball joint with the control arm held in a vise, It is possible to do it with the control arm still in the vehicle. It may be necessary to do it as shown in the manual when attempting to press the joint on the vehicle.
Use your impact on the end alot easier
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
Nice way to strip the jackscrew. No thanks, these are not high end tools.
When pressing the old one out dont push on the stud's end like you did in the video. Set up the kit to push on the ball joint's body....there will be a shoulder/edge to push.
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip.
@johnjohnson1313
Жыл бұрын
@@richardspaulding5035 No problem.There is a video on youtube of a hispanic dude pressing out the BJ on a Mustang and pushed directly on the stud and it blew right through the back end of the ball joint but the body of the BJ stayed in the control arm..
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
@@johnjohnson1313 Thanks again, by all means don't be a stranger
@albinklein7680
7 ай бұрын
@@johnjohnson1313that is really good when that happens. You can slit the remaining bit with a hacksaw then and it will just fall out.
Gravity working in your favor? That might make a difference if you were pushing it in by hand but is meaningless when using a press or clamp.
@richardspaulding5035
4 жыл бұрын
LOL Yes thanks for the question. You are correct. Evidently in the video I did not make it clear what I meant . What I was talking about when I mentioned gravity was the set up, The adaptors and joint kept falling apart as I was trying to get the press/clamp in position. By turning the setup upside down gravity helped hold it together until I fit the clamp/press over the assembly. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to clear that up and thanks for watching my cannel.
@richardspaulding5035
3 жыл бұрын
@aleon1018 Thanks; LOL I thought that be the case. You have restored my faith. Thanks for the comment and watching my channel.
@jeffreyplumber1975
2 жыл бұрын
@@richardspaulding5035 I knew why you turned it over and found you perfectly clear when pressing bearings or pulling gears or pulleys it seems you need extra hands to hold everything together to get started , thanks for the demostration
@richardspaulding5035
2 жыл бұрын
@@jeffreyplumber1975 Thanks. yes an extra hand would be nice. thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.
@hardcore4476
Жыл бұрын
@@richardspaulding5035 Yeah especially filming with one hand!
How well is the casting made? I had a harbor freight tool that the casting cracked
@richardspaulding5035
4 жыл бұрын
I have only used it a few times. So far it has been ok. many of these inexpensive kits are built for occasional use only. I don't think you could expect it to hold up under every day use such as in a repair shop. Thanks for your question and thanks for watching.
Hope I’m not blocking your view too badly: his entire hand in the way..lol
@richardspaulding5035
10 ай бұрын
It is always a challenge trying to have room to work and giving the audience a good view. Apparently in this instance I failed. From my knees I apologize 633 times to your sir as that is approximately how many dollars I have earned on that singular video to date. LOL
Can it be used with air tool??
@richardspaulding5035
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the question. I would not recommend using an air tool. These tools we buy at Harbor Freight and other discount tool stores that are made in wherever are not made for every day use like in an auto shop. Don't get me wrong these tools are just fine for us back yard guys with occasional use only. I am afraid that an air tool would add to much stress to the jackscrew and ware it out very quickly if not the first time you try it. Thanks for watching my channel.
first job i did the Threads striped and i lubed the crap out of it.. not a good tool.
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
I bet you used a power tool on it. ??
@ablueeyedmale
Жыл бұрын
@@richardspaulding5035 I wont lie. yes i did.
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
@@ablueeyedmale Thanks, these type of tool kits are not made for high production shops. They are made for occasional use by us DIY guys and they are priced accordingly. I have demonstrated similar tools involving a jack screw on my channel. I always crank them slowly by hand. Most are priced under 100 dollars. At that price even if you get only one use it has more than paid for itself considering the high cost of labor. I know it is of little help to you now. Thanks for your honesty, by all means don't be a stranger to my channel
My kit is defective or I.... never mind we are both defective 🤣
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
You are not alone, I just turned 70 and am loaded with defects.
I aligned it, press it and check to see if it's still aligned. Just before it goes in, it's no longer evenly aligned. I don't know if it has to do with the tool. Ruined my new ball joint. Going to have to buy new one.
@richardspaulding5035
Жыл бұрын
I am sorry your having difficulty. I wish I could be there to see what you are doing.