i've watched alot of these how to car videos and yours are by far the best....straight to the point...you give alot of useful information and you SHOW everything you're doing you don't just do the whole project off camera and then talk about what you did without showing it...i like how you walk us through step by step as if we know nothing! Much appreciated it really helps...also you don't ramble on about useless stuff to waste my time!! Keep up all the great videos I'm learning a lot.

@brodie7500

6 жыл бұрын

Gas lines for Lincoln towncar

@JustinP117

5 жыл бұрын

David, I could not agree with you more. ChrisFix you rock! I've started doing all the work on my car myself since finding your channel. Thank you for the help so much.

@batoot2die100

5 жыл бұрын

Same feeling here, you said what I wanted to say

your videos are extremely satisfying to watch. amazing attention to detail and very smooth technique. excellent work!

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

Ahmed E Thanks a lot Ahmed!

@adrianb2862

7 жыл бұрын

Ahmed dddss

Thank you so much for making such thorough tutorials. The upper and lower ball joints on my 2000 B3000 must be replaced and I don't have enough money to pay a mechanic. My car repairing experience is extremely minimal, but after watching your videos, I'm pretty confident that I can do it myself. I'm really grateful for how well you've explained each step of the process and the camera angles you've chosen. It's very well done. I'm still quite nervous, of course. I certainly don't relish that one bolt that invariably will not budge to my feeble upper arm strength and will cost me an hour of my life and the skin on most of my knuckles. However, if I'm successful, you will have saved me nearly $400, plus the weeks I'd be without a vehicle, while waiting to pull that much money together. You're providing an excellent service to a lot of people who need it. Thank you very much.

@chrisfix

10 жыл бұрын

Gertie Craign You are welcome. One mistake I made in this video is when you have the new control arm on and tighten the camber bolts, first hand tighten them, then put the truck on the ground, then tighten the bolts all of the way with the truck on the ground. It will help your bushings last longer. I am editing a new version and I have a special video explaining all of this. If you have a breaker bar, you wont have any problem making any bolt move.

@gertiecraign5334

10 жыл бұрын

A breaker bar is definitely on my list of things to buy. I'm finally gonna buy a torque wrench too...been wanting one for years. Is the special video you mentioned already out there, or is it still in production?

@chrisfix

10 жыл бұрын

It will be out at the end of the week. I have it made but I am releasing two videos today on flushing the brake system and how to make a one person brake bleeder so stay tuned!

@gertiecraign5334

10 жыл бұрын

I'll stay tuned! :-) Thanks, again!

Make sure you PreLoad the bushings when tightening the control arm! I used a jack, but definitely watch this if you are replacing a control arm! Control Arm Bushing Preload, Important Information!

@seymorgh

8 жыл бұрын

+ChrisFix In this video you snugged both sides camber bolts before you PreLoaded the bushing. Is that what you mean? Thanks again.

@LB-sh7qt

7 жыл бұрын

yesterday i was in a parking lot drifting my fwd car for fun and i hit a covered up hole and now my tire is not held by enything it tuches the side of the car but still spins and it does not turn left what is the problem please help

@alsaud76

6 жыл бұрын

Grate job from a great person

@SteveBassTutorials

6 жыл бұрын

ChrisFix inhuman

@MiguelGonzalez-yl5vf

5 жыл бұрын

I don't know why I assumed you would grease the rubber supports on the arm

As always Chris like the rest of your tutorials, you make seem really simple, keep up the good work helping us tree shade mechanics.

Everything people say about your videos being the best is very true Chris. Hands down the best video on this subject. Your close up shots are so helpful. I have watched a ton of your videos and you are the best there is. Your videos have helped me gain not only knowledge but also confidence. Thank you so much for what you do and for doing it so well.

Just like your most recent one from a month ago (How to Replace Control Arms and Bushings to Fix a Bouncy Suspension), Yu were real detailed in this one as well. I like the older videos as well. I'm using these to replace my lower control arms and spring to fix my noisy suspension on my 2013 Lincoln mkZ aka Ford Fusion. Thanks @ChrisFix!

Thanks for your videos. They really help me understand how the systems of a car work. I am amazed at your camera shots in tight spaces!

I love watching your videos. I have an 05 Durango and this video helps a lot. After watching your video a thousand times and watching some Ram 1500 upper control arm videos, (couldn't find any videos specific to my vehicle, rams have same set up as mine) I am confident in changing my own upper control arms. With the help of my husband of course. I teach him what I have learned from you. Thank you.

Every time I watch a video of yours I get butterflies in my stomach because it feels like I'm learning my whole vehicle from a badass teacher I never had and without having to read my manual. I'm more of a visual learner. Thank you for all you do, your tips are awesome, and keep up the good work you are blessed and highly favored!

Well done videos for what can be unpleasant work when not approached with some planning. Your videos give a person an edge when tackling this task.

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

Kevin N Thanks and that is exactly why I make my videos!

Chrisfix, thanks for this one. Nice job, I'll be doing this on both sides tomorrow. exact same ball joint on 2001 Ford Explorer. Crow bar and jacking up are great ideas!

Great video! I am a new subscriber. Usually I am nervouse about messing a job up but you help make them less menacing. Thanks.

Your videos are really helpful and easy to understand ! Thank you !

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

Stphanie Nunez Awesome! That is the goal so I am glad they are helpful!

@SergeantExtreme

Жыл бұрын

A woman who changes her ball joints? Marriage material! 😍

Watched this video several times before tackling this project. I did both upper control arms on my 99 Ford Ranger and then had it aligned. It was as easy as you said. Truck Rides great.. Thanks again for the videos.

@chrisfix

8 жыл бұрын

+Sully Cop That is awesome!!! I love hearing stories like this so thanks for sharing! Nice work too!

Thanks man! Just did upper control arm on my Mazda B3000. Your video was my inspiration to do it. You definitely make it look easier than it is haha. Keep up the good work.

One of the better and more clear sets of How-To videos I have seen so far. Excellent job Chris.

@chrisfix

10 жыл бұрын

***** Thank you Will!

This is the other half of my ill with the 97' Cougar. Already liked and commented on the lower half, now is just to sort out the top. Thanks again.

Love how you gave out every detail, great job! And really clear!

@chrisfix

10 жыл бұрын

cahernand1 Thanks! That is how I try to make all of my how to videos!

You are really good at these videos. The best actually.

By far the best video and very helpful thanks 🙏

Really good straight forward videos you have I will be using these videos for my own truck ! Keep it up

Very useful video. I will do my '90 Cougar this Saturday. Thanks.

I cant stress enough how great your videos are, One thing I would like to see in your videos are an estimate of avg time to do the job ex: It takes me about x hrs to do this with hand tools. I know there are variables involved but a general idea will help us decide if we should do it ourselves vs taking it to the shop or wether it is something we have to plan out our day to do.. One last thing you didnt replace the upper ball joint you replaced the entire arm is this because there are bushings on the upper arm (i think you called them cambers) that wear out just like the ball joint does so it is better to replace the whole thing.

Fabulous video!

Nicely done.... I'm done watching kilmer

@acmtuna

5 жыл бұрын

i like Kilmer's sense of humor

Oh boy, you make it look easy. I'm trying this today so wish me luck.

Thank you brother, timeless knowledge

Just checked the video , U made it look easy and very organized . I am now off to my garage to see how they did on my 2003 explorer . mechanic estimated 250$ for 2 ball joints . That seems fair after checking your video . Thank U for your service - Mr Chris Fix

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

Paul Aries No problem. Glad the video was helpful! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!

Good job 👏. Thanks for showing us how to do this.

very clear concise information nicely done thumbs up

You keep saving me money, man! Thank you!

love your videos man.

Job well done!! Thank you!

Really enjoy your videos and learn a lot, even if I may never use it, I at least have seen how it is done, should I ever have to do it. Thanks

Informative and helpful as always! Please continue the great work!

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

Róbert Tóth Thanks a lot bud! I will continue! New videos every Thursday!

You have a really nice channel, Chris. Excellent explained, easy to follow videos.

@chrisfix

8 жыл бұрын

+AhPhoey Thanks a lot!

yes ur videos are awesome n satisfying too. Thanks for all ur videos bro its very helpful

Thanks that help me a lot. I put the lock bolts in back award. Thats why it was making noise.

Awesome video. Thanks

Another nice job! Thanks, Chris.

@chrisfix

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Appreciate it!

U save my day and my money 💰 great video bro

Thanks for laying out all the tools needed to get the job done. You do this in all of your videos I think, and it just makes things easier.

@chrisfix

10 жыл бұрын

No problem! I try to make it simple and easy to follow!

Nice! Love how you don't have a ton of intro, get to it and are smart about it.

Great video as always Chris!

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

hhvazquez Thanks a lot!

Chris Fix. Love the videos, Bro.

Thanks for your help 👍👍

Thank u. Your video is fast and helpful. No bullshitting like the other videos

@chrisfix

8 жыл бұрын

+hankkorenzo No problem! Glad the video was helpful!

I have a 2001 Ford Expedition XLT 4X4 4.6L I'm about to do some replacing of parts and this clip helps out a lot thanks Chrisfix

@chrisfix

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm glad you find the video helpful! Let me know how that job goes!

love the video, very simple and everything is in plan eye sight!!!!!!

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

William Atkins Thanks William!

Very knowledgeable bro!

I watch your videos all the time to fix my 2000 Civic DX Hatchback. Tons of great information. I'm always confused as to why there are some people who give a thumbs down on your videos. You do everything so systematically and with exceptional clarity and description. Keep up the good work. I'm about to do my front uppers.

hey chris, since i watched your video for the fist time i just feel like i'm in school. thank you so much!

@chrisfix

7 жыл бұрын

I am glad the videos are helpful!

Great Job As Always!!

@chrisfix

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

Good Channel man Good videos

Chris, I really like your videos, got started on them in FRF. If this is on your Mazda, it appears to on the left side. The right side is the different animal, especially when it's the 2 piece design with over 200,000 miles on it. Something on that side (right) would be great as long as it stays 2 piece. changing over to the upgraded 1 piece is not in the cards for my Ranger at this time. I need to replace the bushings on all 4 control arms. The last time I did it was on a '69 Buick Sportwagon in the mid/late '70s.

THANK YOU MASTA CHRIS..... Helpful Video

@chrisfix

6 жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful!

Alright Chris I’m going to give your video a shot and follow your steps.

@Gabriel-pj2bk

4 жыл бұрын

Howd it go?

Nice job

I'm a woman and help my husband every car repair and I only can really understand how to repair our vehicle problems thur ur videos thanks a bunch !!! Ur very helpful!!!!

Awesome video! Car repair shop wanted to charge me 1300$ to replace CA and Ball Joint 🤣. ChrisFix! Thanks man

Very informative videos Chris, I have a '96 Mercury Cougar that I am replacing the front end Upper and lower Control arms, Lower ball joints, both strut assemblies, plus inner and outer Tie Rod ends. In what order should I replace the parts?

Hey Chrisfix, can you do a video on the lower arm of your Ranger, I have damaged mine and need to see how to replace it...if possible.

YOU SAVE ME SO MUCH MONEY! thanks

@chrisfix

8 жыл бұрын

+Salty Naulty AWESOME!

good job chris I like your videos so much :)

@chrisfix

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Man you make it see so easy thank you for the video

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

Fabrizzio Rivera Thanks Fabrizzio. Glad the video was helpful!

Great video you got straight to the point. Only question should you also replace the lower control arms or do the upper usually go out first? I purchased a 1994 Cougar and debating if I should them all.

You know, you should really get a patreon account. You have literally saved me thousands of dollars with fixing my own car. On my wifes old trailblazer, the shop wanted 600 a wheel to replace both joints.

@chrisfix

7 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Just be sure to watch the videos to the end and learn more and that is how you can support me!

You sir, are a good man. *thumbs up*

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

+Jeremiah Graves Thanks a lot!

came back to these videos after a shop quoted me 2500 for bearings, brakes, calipers and a control arm/ball bearing replacement...I spent $800 on parts and saves 1700 on labor, absolute life 9 years later!

awesome Thank you for your help man Gracias .....

Very easy saved alot of money thanks:)

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

11jrroy Great! Glad the video was helpful!

another great video!

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

David Beecroft Thanks a lot David!

awesome video

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

globalcomsur Thanks!

Hello! Very good work! Tip You have to press the bushings with the vehicle on the ground or put the wheel on that level it works.

@chrisfix

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, that is a great tip! I am actually editing a new video with this tip in it! Thanks!

Tanks so much exelente video tanks

Excellent Chris !! I've watched a lot of your videos! I have a question, how do I know the torque range for my Hyundai H1 2008 (TQ) cargo, diesel 2.5 CDRi for all screws? Keep it up!

Failed my car inspection. Used this video and (another one of your videos) to repair it myself!

@chrisfix

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad the videos are helpful!

Well thank you Chris looks easy enough to do .

@chrisfix

8 жыл бұрын

+TheZTuber No problem!

I am going to change the ball joints on my 2001 Lincoln Town Car, the tops look easy, but they too need to be aligned when finished, I'm doing the bottoms first. Then after the tops will have it realigned. Thank you for your videos. I have worked as a big truck mechanic for several years, but they use King Pins, not ball joints. They can be difficult, but I'm thinking ball joints may not be as difficult as king Pins.

Thanks for a good video. I, of course, have the Haynes manual for Honda CR-V, but allways good to also have a look at a video. What I was wondering about, is the alignment. If I only replace the upper control arm, as you showed in the video, and are vere careful when I do so, will it be necessary with an alignment, or do you think it will be fine without? Hoping to not use money on the alignment, that usally in Norway cast between 150 and 200 dollars (US).

Good video sar

Hi @CrisFix I am Buying some new upper control arms and shocks for my Nissan Xterra 2000 Although there going to give me a 3 inch lift will i need to loosen the torsion bar or can i just jack up the router ?

amazing vid! my new part squeaks when driving after the rainy days 😢

Could you just replace the upper ball joint or do you have to replace entire arm when doing this job ? THANKS FOR THE GREAT VIDEOS

Hey Chris, Where can I find all of the torque values for all bolts on my 1999 Toyota Sienna Thanks!

Great video! I have a 1998 Ford F150 and I know my top control arms definitely need replacing, the bushings are toast. Do you recommend changing the bottom control arms/ball joints on each side as well or can I get away with just changing the top control arms? Is there anyway to test just the bottom control arm/ball joint besides using a visual inspection?

Can you do a video on knock sensors? Ive been having low voltage codes for both sensors and was wondering if you had any idea

good job thanks

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

dogg bayou Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

great channel, one request. How can i replace a bushing from the Shifter cable thats goes to the transmission....not to replace the shifter cable, just the bushing

Hey @chrisfix, my ball joints on my Ford F-150 are worn out and I need to replace the UCA. I also have a leveling kit on the truck. There are so many different brands of UCA and I'm unsure which one to go with. What do you think is the best quality/brand UCA I should get? Also, keep up the good work Chris!

This was a great video, thank you! Would you recommend changing both sides at the same time?

@lukescholey5872

5 жыл бұрын

Vincent Vega of course. Why would you run a new one and old worn one on the other side. It’s going to ride uneven.

Thank you i am about to replace the upper control arm on my ranger . Thanks for the help .

@chrisfix

9 жыл бұрын

Travis Valentine Awesome Travis! Glad the video was helpful!

Thank you so much. I keep changing part after part lol might be time to buy new lol but hey 400k miles befor my upper arm needed replaced

i have a 2004 lincolnt town car and the upper ball joint boot is ripped on both left and right sides. I was told that since this was a sealed unit the boot was only a dust cover and I didn't need to worry about replacing the joint since it was still good. Is this true? Also if i need to replace the upper ball joint would you suggest replacing the control arm with a new ball joint or just press the old one out and press in a new one. .....thanks

I just realized it must be a pain to keep moving your nice camera when your hands are all greased up.

@Futurebeefcake

3 жыл бұрын

He has gloves so he just switches pairs

@reginaldmadlock

3 жыл бұрын

Probably mostly touching the tripod but i can definitely see it being annoying

@orion4329

3 ай бұрын

​@@Futurebeefcakesmart guy haha thank you lol

Hey Chris, another question, I don't get it, how does it effects the alignment ? You did a very good video on lower ball joints, explaining why it effects the alignment. But this one, I dont get it why alignment ? Keep up the good work, you're a man.

Hey Chris love the videos, honestly a great help! Just wondering where do you find the torque specifications for the nuts on your vehicle?

@chrisfix

8 жыл бұрын

+where81 Thanks and awesome! Glad they are helpful. Here is how I get my torque specs: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zapnyq6vpbLFe7g.html

Chris, have you ever seen upper control arms that were different styles? I'm changing both upper and lowers on my 99 Mercury Mountaineer and the left upper control arm is a two piece where as the right side is the one piece A-frame style. I went ahead and ordered two A-frame moog control arms because I read in forums of people doing it. Have you encountered this?

When you spray the fluid in the nuts and bolts do you have to let it dry? I stripped a lugnut after spraying it. The tire was long overdue anyways.