You know it's going to be a good video. When Ray is wearing pink gloves while working on a truck that has a glitter grill and mirrors.

@chuckanderson8144

11 ай бұрын

He's supporting breast cancer awareness month. He's only off by a few months.

@kman0146

11 ай бұрын

Maybe he ran out of work gloves and had to use his playtex dishwashing gloves.

@philiplee658

11 ай бұрын

They are the Wife Units Marigolds 😂

@Krelian1

11 ай бұрын

That's the Florida Man special edition.

@RVBob

11 ай бұрын

Those are Ford gloves.

The dramatic music when the brake cleaner appears never fails to entertain!

"It needs more work, I can feel it" Understatement of the century

I don't understand how people who put those large tires but don't enhance the components too handle the larger tires expect the regular components too handle it.

Love watching Ray make vehicles better again. It's very relaxing and fun.

That swaybar link looked nasty.

@salpalmeri1844

11 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing.

@levisvarela3735

11 ай бұрын

link and balljoint are done

Can we all just pause a moment here, and look in marvel as Ray was able to find a 10mm wrench, almost instantly. This alone is one of the 3 miracles required for sainthood!

@Rekuzan

11 ай бұрын

*A holy light shines down on the wrench as an angelic choir plays in the background* In 25 years of turning wrenches, I think I've only ever done that twice in my lifetime and both times was a miracle in and of itself!

@derekhobbs1102

11 ай бұрын

That's because he has several strategically placed around workshop.

@levisvarela3735

11 ай бұрын

i found mine the other day but i cant remember were i drop it, i know i put in a safe place

I'm impressed you brought it back from drive train carnage on the costumers budget .

Seeing this ranger makes me miss the 2001 ranger I had. It rusted out before the drivetrain failed on it at 525k miles 3yrs ago.

It's so nice to see Wife Unit cheerfully step in to help you when you need it. She is definitely a keeper!

Ray and Mrs. Ray (when he lets you on that is) I just wanted to say thank you for the entertainment that you provide through your channel. I’m floating in and out of hospital at the moment and any spare time I have is usually in a waiting room. BUT, any spare time I have at home…..it’s seek out Ray and “ The Spousal Unit “ for some r&r. Thanks guys, I really love your show. Sincerely, Rod

@robertmorice4350

11 ай бұрын

❤❤same here love the content 😍❤️

When everything is a hammer 😂😂😂 the only sad thing is that I can't help but feel that it won't be long before another wheel / axle lets go. And no Ray, not trying to take a cheap shot at you, I 100% understand commercial realities. If the owner of the vehicle doesn't want to do a full rebuild then whatever happens next is ultimately on them.

@mtebaldi1

11 ай бұрын

Never a budget repair on safety. That said Ray knows what he's doing.

@frazzledude

11 ай бұрын

Being cheap and on a tight budget is usually much more expensive than spending the money to do it right the first time. For example, the owner of this truck is probably not going to spend the money for a front wheel alignment. Those tires already need to be replaced, but if he doesn't do the alignment, he will just spend a lot more money on tires. It costs more up front to do a complete and thorough job, but that is what credit cards are for.

@hot_wheelz

11 ай бұрын

@@frazzledude yep being cheap does cost more in the long run but if things are tight enough that it's a choice between keeping a roof over your head, clothes on your back, food on the table and the keeping the lights on then I also understand that from a practical standpoint sometimes people simply have to do what they have to do and try to ride out the rough patches until things improve. I am not about to give the owner of this vehicle a hard time for needing to make difficult decisions because we don't know their situation and circumstances. It's easy to sit in a glass house throwing stones, criticising others but honestly if you haven't walked a mile in the guys shoes then you've got little business telling them how they ought to live their life. One thing about Ray that I appreciate is that he understands such realities, and he does his best to make the vehicle as safe as possible given the available budget knowing that if he doesn't do the job then someone else will only likely in a far less safe manner.

@jellomeat666

11 ай бұрын

Ol limitationslol lol p pp 0 looking

Wow 😳 that's a lot of pressure on that suspension,no wonder it basically ate it's self up😅, it's nice of you at least trying to help them, since their on a budget, and I get to learn as well

That lift contributed to extra stress on the front wheel bearings. The angle of the CV joint is a giveaway.

@philspear73

11 ай бұрын

Plus the clown shoe size tires

@levisvarela3735

11 ай бұрын

its a typical thing, people are retarded, they want a lift kit so their truck feels like driving a Semi, but then expect all the OEM part to magically adapt and last, that CV will gone year or earlier, taking the hub in the process and likely fucking the shims in the diff

@jerrywhalen2100

11 ай бұрын

Abused and used in the rocks I'm sure it has lasted quite a long time

@busher69

10 ай бұрын

I wonder how many really nice trucks have been dealt the same hand as this one by their wannabe Grave Digger owners. Very few things look as ridiculous and are as useless as lifted pick-up trucks. Every one of them has this same front suspension failure waiting to happen, it's only a matter of time. Oh well, whatever floats your boat I guess.

"The owner is aware they are lacking in the nut department" 🤣🤣🤣

Yeah... We figured on the owner's lack of nuts problem when we saw the what appears to be purple glitter painted grill. 😂

Oh I can feel my old instructor spinning in his grave. Using old brake pads with new brake discs (rotors, in the US, right?) is apparently an unforgivable offence. Never understood why and I’ve done it under protest, sometimes, without any problems. It’s good to see another professional do it, probably also under protest, given the age of the truck and the extensive parts list. Sometimes you’ve gotta do what you’ve gotta do.

@duncancremin1708

11 ай бұрын

Yup. A few minutes later, he clarified exactly that.

@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261

11 ай бұрын

In the US, rotor or disc. In theory, you want brand new machined metal and brand new pad to get to know each other, but I'm not the only one here to have done a "pad slap" here and there, I'm sure. I'm not sure, however, what's so 'orrible about used pads on new rotors. Bedding pads, as I understand it, is about breaking in the rotor surface/depositing the nice layer of brake pad on them. Of course, a used pad may not be square/level/evenly worn, too.

No wonder he couldn’t hear or feel his wheel falling off lol 😂

@DonsJunkmail-vg1wt

11 ай бұрын

Well he knows Troy ...and money pit Jeeps

@DonsJunkmail-vg1wt

11 ай бұрын

Guy dragging that Ford to crap.

@DonsJunkmail-vg1wt

11 ай бұрын

Ray..I commend you.

@DonsJunkmail-vg1wt

11 ай бұрын

Backing plate... I can see a metal trash can lid 🙂

I want to see the Tech's face when they take the inital read for the alignment. 😆

Good morning Ray, I knew you would get that truck back on the road again! You did a fantastic job with what you had to work with. The most important things are that first it's safe, you got it done within a tight budget and I'm sure the owner is a happy camper 💯 It's always nice to see the wife unit in action. Hope y'all have a great day and stay cool 💯🇺🇸✌️

I love how you talk to parts...wrenches ..and the camera/"your audience "😊 you are a super star.

@levisvarela3735

11 ай бұрын

if i ever do a repair video it will sound like a telegraph. beep, beep beeeeeeep , beep, beep beep beep, youtube will censor it right away from me swearing in 3 different languages

Up here in canada that backing plate wouldn’t be a problem ,it would have long retuned to where it came from!

You always do what is best for the customer. Sometimes it is replacing everything and sometimes it is doing bare necessities!

"when all you have is a hammer, everything begins to look like nails" AvE

It's good you're replacing the whole caliper since the force that bent the bracket most likely damaged the piston seals. That happened with my 2018 Mazda 3, the wheel came off because the mechanic forgot to tighten the lug nuts. We had to replace the wheel, the fender and the lower control arm knuckle. A month later we noticed the caliper was leaking brake fluid so we had to get that replaced as well. Luckily, it was all covered by the garage's insurance.

@levisvarela3735

11 ай бұрын

if the wheel come off ( most responsible places ) you looking at bearing hub, calliper, axle shaft and joints, i would pop the diff and look play in the carrier/ spider gears too...now buddy got his own shop, a helper kid, he just starting, so he wont turn down a job even though he knows he customer needs more, im assuming the laws in florida are pretty permissible

Best visual of the Carolina Squat ever!

That backing plate looks like its mom had a one night stand with Freddy Krueger...

Ray there is a lot of stress on on the ball joints the axle and he brakes. This truck wasn’t meant for really big tires so get ready to do the other side,get ready. Have a good day

I love how much of a dorky guy you are. I assume its not just a show you put on for the videos, it comes off as your natural personality. I bet you're a lot of fun to hang out and chill with.

As a gearhead, these automotive videos are my go-to videos during my workouts. Infinitely better than any music video or talking head pablum video.

@justindaniels17

11 ай бұрын

You watch while working out or just listen to ray's commentary?

@dantesinfernopurgatory7826

11 ай бұрын

@@justindaniels17 Yes.

I knew you would hand straighten the backing plate instead of not using one. You always do the right thing with available parts or not.

my day goes much better when i start with a Ray video - i feel like i CAN have a great day 😁

Thanks Ray - I looked up and Chucky was there playing a Banjo - nearly spilt my coffee 😂

You have to do what the customer wants and can afford I feel you ray

@levisvarela3735

11 ай бұрын

customer is a dumbass, it remind of a guy i used to know, he took a dodge neon off road, and a rock on the road took off the tranny pan, dumbass didnt realize it till the car stop moving ( same road where i granade my front diff on the previous truck, dumbass, that road its a truck/jeep graveyard, fun as hell buts its mechanics special, you go in only after you order spare parts) 🙃

@dave6199

11 ай бұрын

Hopefully he can afford a couple of wheel nuts after getting the bill

@DonsJunkmail-vg1wt

11 ай бұрын

Well he has a tow truck 😁 ship them to outside fence if their Jerks...that's a plus...send impound notice if needed.

@DonsJunkmail-vg1wt

11 ай бұрын

He has a tow truck.. very smart.

@busher69

10 ай бұрын

In todays world when money and customer dictate repair, probably better off sending the job down the road. Way more trouble on the horizon then what you make on the job.

The "Carolina Squat" clip at 16:11 was fuckin mint lololol!!!

The protection ring is a bolt keeper. Ideally you slide it up the shaft, insert the bolts, then pull the protection ring back in position.

I like that there is a person that will do work (economically)!!! Much love from the tip of the mitten state!!!

Glasses lady is wayyy less scary and nicer when not pointing at couch😎

Shop class in 1970, first class consisted of watching a movie. "The ABC'S OF HAND TOOLS", with the main character was named "PRIMITIVE PETE". The main topic was the dangers of using your tools incorrectly! Ray must have seen the same movie, everything is a hammer and a pry bar. Nice work Ray!

it's nice to see you helping the owner out, agree rotors and pads should be changed in pairs, but you really are trying to keep the cost down :)

The speakers are used to hide all the noises that truck makes 😂

The "dragster dog" at 16:13 is hilarious!

This Ferd is gonna be back. Hopefully before the bearings on the other side let go.

Morning Ray. Everything is a hammer 🔨😆. Those speakers have a lot of Bark.

Great job your commentary and your positivity while you're doing these jobs are amazing I find myself using some of your catchphrases like gravity and click when I'm working

@davidkilby1043

11 ай бұрын

My wife and I do that too

@petersylvester2347

11 ай бұрын

Same here - washing dishes - shiny! :)

201st! GOOD TUESDAY MORNING RAY AND THE WIFE UNIT! With the two new employees who help make this shop work smoothly! Roger in Pierre South Dakota

Great job Ray. Very good of you to work that backing plate and keeping budget in mind!!

Good news everyone: Wife unit says 'Everything's a hammer' merch is on the way!!! SOOOO want that on a T-shirt!!!

As the official bearing aficionado of this channel, I do love me some bearing videos!

Another outstanding video Ray your the only reason I watch outstanding content but the most important thing is to have your self a great day Ray

The 12" cresent hammer is a under rated tool.

@MonkeyJedi99

11 ай бұрын

I used to have one that was so loose it wouldn't turn a tight bolt, but it was a great hammer/lever.

@grassroot011

11 ай бұрын

An indispensable part of my Polish tool set .

When there is so much carnage that it's easier to say what parts are good and can be reused.

Next on Ray's metalworking: Everything's a hammer.

19:08 nice work Ray. You performed a miracle. Lol That plate was a piece of bubble gum before.

_"When your only tool is a hammer, everything looks like a nail."_

Those swaybar end links should really be upgraded to solid bushings from those cheap plastic especially with all of the extra weight from the tires. You could reuse the one of the studs from the busted rotor?

@KenzertYT

11 ай бұрын

The sway bar in these trucks does barely anything. This is an identical setup to the front IFS for the Explorers. It helps but most people take it off entirely if they take their trucks offroad.

I wonder if the extra loud exhaust, plus extra power stero were louder than the failing wheel bearing? a case of more is less.

22:53 The literal meaning of foot pounds. 😂👍🏼

Gotta love it when you get the Wife Unit to help bleed the brakes Eric O does the same thing with Mrs. O

Love watching Ray

Always a pleasure to watch your vlogs 👍

Great job, Ray!!

Great work Ray and Lauren.

Hey Ray, i like your videos and there very very useful ☺☺👍👍

Thank you Ray

Thanks Ray! Got my favourite truck back on the road, identified the remaining required work, and ended the video with my favourite Casting Crowns song!😊 It's going to be: A Great Day🕊️

What about putting the axel nut back on or did I miss that part

@TStockton4

11 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Where is the axel nut

yes, that was the first time I have seen pink gloves! great addition to the shop for “wife unit” when she is working on her odyssey kid transport unit. Personally I would feel very uncomfortable driving that truck with minimal treads.have your self a great day Ray!

I was half-expecting to see the torch come out to 'unfangle' that backing plate. Because, we all know, Everything is a hammer. 😮

@bloodybones63

11 ай бұрын

Hammer is a Tonya Harding, according to Derek @ VGG. lol

I spewed water out of my mouth when you said "How many foot pounds do we need? All of em!"

Great rebuild job ray

Great job, given the situation. It's rewarding to keep old bombs going. I have a couple myself ❤ Keep being kind to Mrs Ray, she's a keeper apprentice.

thankyou Ray,,an excellent follow up,looking forward to the next one,,👍👍

Good job always 👏

Good morning hope your day is going well Raymond @Rainman Ray's Repairs

I just automatically like the video when I start watching it. All of Ray's videos are awesome!

Ray needs a Wilberts for locating a backing plate.

Good Job Ray,

Good video thanks

I cant fathom how ppl can let their vehicle go so far before they think about maintenance. Good video ray!

That was an awesome video of a hub and hub bearing repair

Great video

I have seen Crescent wrenches used as a hammer that got buggered up threads.

Loved "next on Ray's Metal working show......" LOL!!! Good job!!

I swear I don't know why I laugh every time you do the sound effects with the cleaning spray .

I've always been impressed with your skills. And now, you showcase your blacksmith metal-working skills !! Thx.

Installing a bearing - took a cutoff wheel and cut a slot in the old outer race. Used the cut race as the installation tool and it was easily removed.

very ingenious solutions for difficult problems....

Nice job Ray.

I notice Ray had to get help from the boss getting the brakes bled!😁 👍🇺🇸😎

Hey Ray, great video. Glad you coild get all those parts for it. Great work. Cheers!

another fine job by rainman

On parts you can't find at a parts store you can find them at a salvage yard. Things like those bearing bolts, seal retainer, dust cover and such. If you have a you pull it yard it may take pulling the parts you are after to find good parts. Things like bolts sometimes don't come out as usable. You might to want picking up extra bolts and such just to keep on hand. There are other things that can be handy to keep around. Things like relays, lug nuts are things I collect when at the yard. They don't cost much and can save you a lot of time searching for them when you need it.

What we learn from Ray is no nuts is a bad thing, gotta have ALL ya nuts.

That could be a nie little truck if the owner is willing to get the maintenance done. You an outstanding job as always Ray.

The tossing of the old CV shaft across the floor was reminiscent of Eric on "I Do Cars"!

Hey ray I love your videos, you have very good skills in diagnostics and I learn from it every video I watch. I am a aspiring technician in school and I watch your videos to learn more. Greats videos and very professional!

I've been waiting for a ranger to come in!!

besides you doing a great job it is nice to have the clicks back, thanks for the very good video

Happy Tuesday