Great Video! These how to videos are so much nicer when they show you every step that was needed to get the job done. I hate when the commentator says "Now, disconnect the ball joint" then they do a scene jump where the part is out of the vehicle and the commentator is standing there nice and pretty without a single grease stain.

Thank you. The only true video on replacing factory lower ball joint. Had to use my 4 inch grinder to get that lip off.

Watched this video about 20 times. Never done ball joints before, and i have this exact same vehicle. You saved me the money i would've spent bringing it to the shop. Thank you for making this video!

@johnraymomd3004

6 жыл бұрын

nathan rahm did you use the same tool that he did

@johnraymomd3004

6 жыл бұрын

nathan rahm I have the same vehicle and I'm having problems removing the ball joint

@rubioo93

6 жыл бұрын

John Raymomd you will need a ball joint removal tool, and to remove the snap ring on the ball joint

Thanks for the video. Very informative. You saved me a lot of money and time! First side was 2.5 hours, the other 1.5 hours. not bad. The 14 piece harbor freight ball joint adapter kit helped.

Love the fact that you're listening to Dave Ramsey while doing this. Thanks for sharing.

Great job. I viewed your video and made notice to the necessary detail of removing the lower ball joint. Your video is worth a thousand words. I want to thank you for sharing your time, tallent and efforts. I well be changing my upper and lower ball joints on my 2002 dakota 4x4. Thank You

Thanks for putting this up. I had to replace both my lowers and one upper on my 99 Dakota this weekend and this video helped a ton. Chilton's says to remove the front drive shaft and clearly you don't have to. Your vid made the job pretty painless. Thanks again.

Aww..... poor tire just wanted a hug

Thank u for this video. I have a 1999 Durango & just replaced water pump, thermostat, both upper & lower radiator hoses & back flushed the heater core with air, CLR, & rinsed it with a garden hose. Now this is my 1st attempt at the upper & lower ball joints but I bought the Ball joint service kit from Harbor Freight. A word to the wise, If you have a 1998-2003 Durango, don't buy a Autozone thermostat, buy 1 from Chrysler. The ones from Autozone stayed stuck opened & I went through 2 new ones before taking them back & getting a refund.

@brianburchband

10 жыл бұрын

I, too, had my autozone thermostat stuck open early on! But before I had a chance to replace it, it popped open suddenly, and I've had no problems for the 2 years since! If i had it to do over again, I would avoid the Autozone thermostat.

@leebob86

10 жыл бұрын

brianburchband DO NOT buy thermostats at part stores. Go to the stealerships. This is crucial on these new electronic platforms.

I need to replace my CV Axle and this video made it look easy to remove the whole thing, with my certain CV its different from a lot of the other models. Now i know how to get it off and put the new one on! Helpful video!

Dude, you are badass! Love the Dave Ramsey in the background too!

Great video! I still have a 2001 Durango around. Don't drive it much anymore. They had a factory recall on those ball joints back in the day, and mine were replaced then. Probably need to do them again sometime.

Thank you for this video. I could not have replaced my 2002 Dodge Durango ball joints without it. It was really hard because, as you mentioned, the kits aren't made for dodges. I had to grind a bit off the top of the hole in the arm so the ring had some level of stabilization. Aside from that, it was relatively easy.

Ok man, this is just funny, sit, stay, informative too!

Are the ball joints on a 2001 Dodge Durango Sport much different than the 4X4? If so, how? Thank you.

I only use a "ball joint tool" for the lower ball joint that is pressed in. The upper ball joint I just remove the nut then use a pry bar to hold steady pressure as I want the joint to separate, then smack the knuckle there with the hammer and usually with a few blows the joint pops right apart. No pickle fork or anything else. I use the same technique to disassemble tie rod ends as well.

before removing he ball joint is the flared part a cap covering a snap ring??

Nice speed, even @40 minutes actual runtime. I don't have a garage. So, I have to cart all my power tools and a generator around front if I want to use them. Most times, I have to do it all by hand. Your clip was all about inspiring me to get'r done, again. But looming rain may compel me to abandon that and just do the easier uppers this swing.

The lower ball joint is not pulling out of it? You may need a second person. One to hold a big pry bar in there to keep tension on it as if he's trying to separate the joint, and the second person to smack the outer part with the hammer. The shock of hitting it with the hammer is what makes the pressed part come apart but you need constant tension pulling the joint apart with the pry bar for it to happen.

I have the same year Durango and am trying to push out old (lower) ball joint. Not budging. Is there a flange that you have to grind down before the ball joint will press out?

thank you for this video...now i kno how to change the ball joints on my durango....this was very helpful!!

when you were grinding were you grinding the lip off is there a keeper on it after the lip is off

thank you very much for posting! Helped us out a lot!

Momma always said if you love something let it go if it comes back it's yours,reckon you're stuck with that tire for life lol

what was the red stuff you coated it with before pressing the ball in?

Took my Dodge Durango 2000 into the shop to have them replace my inner tie rod, they noticed my upper ball joints had play, they just finished doing my upper ball joints, reasonable labour costs. Looks like a lot of work, we wouldn’t have been able to do it with my buddys tools. I just like my Durango, I will get a new to me vehicle soon though and I will most likely keep my Durango.

Did the ball joint C-clamp bottom fit over the a arm

Im stuck. The bracket that connects to the lower and upper balljoint will not come out. it is stuck on the lowerball joint. Any idea how to get it out. I been beating on it all day.

Wat are u cutting off the top of the lower ball joint?

You sir are my hero.

Shows how important having the right tools to do the job

I'm guessing with a 2WD there would be no need to take the hub off the spindle to do this

Why is the jack under the lower control arm? Can't you still do this with jackstands under the frame to support vehicle? Same as in a shop, you raise the vehicle, and perform the job. Was not aware that anything needed to be loaded? Or is that for safety reasons?

Thanks for the video. Saved me at least 500 bucks

I have to replace the upper... it's bolted in, when I take off the bolts, am I still going to have to use some sort of clamp to get it out, or is there another way to do it? Thanks.

Remove wheel hub, upper balljoint, and the lower balljoint with balljoint clamp?

All I say .You are great, thanks

Hi Im in dire need of replacing the upper control arms and all bushings. Do you have this in your videos.

Is there anything this guy can't do? Auto mechanics, HVAC/R, electronics, computer programming, ... I look up to you man!

I think I just used the red grease to lube the threads on the tool.

This video totally helped me today ..........thanks

@hackfreehvac

8 жыл бұрын

+Berndawg No problem. This seems to be one of my more popular videos. Lots of Durango/Dakotas needing ball joints I guess.

@jabuscusgames

7 жыл бұрын

hackfreehvac they had a recall done on them and Dodge just replaced them with the same shitty ball joints

thanks for the lesson. Alot of work even if you are 100%. mine is 163,000 and shows no maintenance done since. 2007. this is 2014. and the last mileage shown for work is 78,000 now mine has 163,000miles. I cant find anyone that wants to train any set of skills to a 58 year old male. Thankx Again

good job

Thanks for sharing! How much time does it take to replace upper & lower ball joints on 2000 Dodge Durango?

@hackfreehvac

6 жыл бұрын

It depends on skill and knowledge. I've seen people spend days on suspension repairs and even give up. Suspension repairs are not something for just anyone to do unless they are fairly comfortable with mechanics.

I wanted to ask after you did both upper & lower ball joints, did you have to have an alignment done to your 2001 Durango? I should be getting my parts today so if I need to price a alignment for my 1999 Durango I will.

@cjhawk67

10 жыл бұрын

Anytime you replace anything suspension related in the front end you need to get an alignment. Even when you have new tires installed its a good idea to get an alignment.

Yup. Been wrenching on them since I was a kid. I had removed and replaced transmissions before I was old enough to drive. :-)

@lesismore7478

3 жыл бұрын

Yes...we can all see just how geeked you are !!

after you ground that where the video skipped how did you get it started with the C clamp mine wont move a inch

@BLACKxOPxPRExTARGET

10 жыл бұрын

did u grind down into it ? was there a cap?

Awesome video, gets an idea how to remove lower ball joint.

So what did you finish torquing then at lb wise? Lol

So I should be able to knock it out with a hammer and not have to press it in?

Great video, what is that red stuff you are putting in the lower ball joint hole? Anti-seize?

Nice video! I like your HVAC videos, but you should make more like this if you get the chance :)

I have an 02 Dakota and that's good com paired to what mine were, the wheel had half inch of play when off the ground

Hey good job man. I'm doing the same job on my Dakota now. I noticed you didn't torque anything down to spec. Is that ok?

Would this be the same procedure for a 2000 Dakota 4x4 4.7?

@cjhawk67

10 жыл бұрын

Yes

@eddiesquire6752

10 жыл бұрын

yes

It was very tight. The impact would take a lot plus I would not have the "feel" as I do by hand. Just one of the few times I don't use the impact. :-)

The balljoints have to be worn pretty good before they fail as seen in some of the photos of the wheels tipping over, etc. Those people usually ignored the popping sounds for months. As long as you check them out for wear you are fine. I had a 2003 Dakota before this. I drove it hard. And this Durango has done 70MPH around that curve where southbound 101 drops into the I-10 in Avondale. :-)

Thanks. I'm still sick today but got to get ready to go to a wedding. Was supposed to go to Flagstaff for New Years but with the daughter and I being sick we might not now.

Do u think if I heat up around the ball joint it will come out fairly quickly and easy

@hackfreehvac

9 жыл бұрын

Chuck Behymer I never have to on these. Just put a pry bar in there to pull it in the direction that makes it want to separate (a second person helps for this) and wack the metal that the ball joint goes through and a few wacks usually knock it right loose. Works for tie rod ends etc where people usually use a pickle fork thing. But this is faster and don't tear up the rubber.

PS why not use the air gun the tighten up the c clamp when reinstalling the lower ball joint. Bad idea?

ive never worked on a durango... actually ive never worked on a dodge before, and my buddy asked me to change his front ball joints for him. you just saved me a shitload of trouble. although, this looks like it might be the easiest ball joint job im ever gonna do :p

Great video, I could watch you doing crap all day like this. Mine is shot and 170 bucks to pay for it to get done... Wish I had the tools!

Oh it's over 20 years old and buried under my work bench. LOL! Good ol' belt drive. Seems that most new ones are noisy pancake pumps.

If the upper is bolted in, it's already been replaced. Unless they changed them at some point newer than 2003. Stock ones are usually riveted in . But who knows. I assumed mine had already been replaced because they had bolts and not rivets. Once the bolts or rivets are out and of course you already removed the hub assy from the ball joint, it comes right out. It's the bottom ones that need a tool. The bottom ones last longer though.

I need help with a rear wheel bearing on my 2000 durango 4x4 do you have any videos ??????

@hackfreehvac

9 жыл бұрын

No, I never had to do that on this beast. And I no longer have the Durango. Rear bearings hardly ever fail during the lifetime of the vehicle unless it runs out of grease, etc. If they are the outside bearing they might need the tool to press them off and back on. I haven't done that or seen it done in like 20 years.

You're good. Any issue w/neighbors complaining about the noise or at you at your shop? Great video. You make it look easy!

@hackfreehvac

10 жыл бұрын

I don't do it often or late at night so I've never had an issue. My old compressor is also a belt drive reciprocating pump. It's not so loud like the modern direct drive high RPM ones (that suck).

hackfreehvac - what were u air chiseling on the ball joint need to know doing ball joints this weekend

@hackfreehvac

8 жыл бұрын

+tess rahn This was a few years ago but I assume it was the part where I cut the heads off of some rivets then used the chisel to pup them out. Or maybe it was just using the chisel to bend over the rolled over part of the lower ball joint. Then you just beat them out or use a puller.

I pushed one lower ball joint through without grinding off the flared lip. I said to my buddy, this ain't right. POP POP POP POP. Then saw you you pull out the angle grinder. 2nd side like shiet through a goose. Thank you.

Would it be easier to replace the whole control arm already with the ball joints?

@torque63

6 жыл бұрын

There is a torsion bar that is the spring for the suspension that is connected to the lower control arm, not a picnic to undue the torsion bar

@Wmiller00

6 жыл бұрын

Google User the ball joint is like $30 to $60 where the whole lower control arm is around $250

A few years back I had a channel of us doing home made turbo installs, and other car repairs. But I deleted the channel. Which sucks. Because the hard drive with my archive crashed and I lost most of the old projects. :-(

2:28 That's called "PRODUCT PLACEMENT" - casually throwing in a very recognizable product. After watching that, you have more respect for what a car mechanic goes through. ESPECIALLY when you bring him a rusty POS and try to ask for "cheap" repairs. I have my specialties and intricate car repair like that IS NOT ONE. I'm happy to pay for stuff like that to be done by someone else.

Why does it say it’s irreplaceable when I try to change mine on my 1999

@hackfreehvac

Жыл бұрын

This was a 2001. So I am not sure on what may be different. Some ball joints do just come with the entire a-arm. Also some were riveted in and you could cut those out and replace with bolt in. But this was a long time ago so maybe the kits have changed.

Perhaps next time I MOVE that bench and that compressor. LOL! Which might happen if I get a new project car and have to rearrange things.

LOL! The Coke. :-)

I fucking hate colds man, get some rest and I hope you feel better soon!

I tried working on my Durango at night in rural Arizona because temperatures are nicer, buy the intense amount of bugs are enough to make you give up

@hackfreehvac

3 жыл бұрын

And beetles too some times of the year!

Luckily there are not that many bolts to remove in the job. Air tools is nice though. :-)

I may have to replace the cv shaft on my 98 Durango... There is a thumping noise that comes from the drivers side front while driving. I know it isn't the brake. Because I have had bad brakes in the past.. I might as well replace my upper and lower ball joints while Im at it too.

@genejackson4261

7 жыл бұрын

Connie Fink could be the front drive shaft

and that torque wrench is now junk

I see that the upper ball joint has already been replaced, probably on the recall. The upper joints are pretty easy, if someone has already taken out the factory rivets.

You have air tools I see. Why not use impact to press clamp?

@Deucealive75

6 жыл бұрын

It may be hard on the press tool. It's good to see a video with someone using air tools. Watching guys with wrenches and ratchets drives me nuts. I feel bad for them. If I could reach it with an air tool, that's what I use. Cuts repair time way way down. What he did in minutes takes most people hours.

@hackfreehvac

6 жыл бұрын

I don't remember why. But I think it was just to be careful.

@Rook101

6 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. I just did this job though, and the manufacturer's manual advises that we not use an impact on the driving screw. Probably for good reason.

What are you doing using a torque wrench for more leverage? You should have just used that craftsman with a pipe at the end so you do not mess up the expensive torque wrench.

Did you grind the top off?

@hackfreehvac

2 жыл бұрын

This was a long time ago. If there are rivets I cut them off with a angle gender and cutting wheel

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Torque specs should be used on all components, TORQUE ALL TO SPEC, a Manuel is a good place to find the correct TORQUE SPECS

@hackfreehvac

10 жыл бұрын

I've taken apart ball joint connections for approx 30 years and never use a torque wrench on such a thing. Once it is seated there is lots of friction holding it in place. As long as the cotter pin holds that nut it will NEVER COME LOOSE. Leave the torque wrench for the head gaskets and other critical things. LOL

@jrodpadilla22

10 жыл бұрын

hackfreehvac I have done the same thing in years past by cranking down on them. Being too tight will and cause premature wear. I started torquing suspension components about 5 years ago and components are lasting longer and are able to articulate better. The friction can be too tight and kill your parts. To each there own though. Good vid on the disassembly and reassembly

@hackfreehvac

10 жыл бұрын

Jarrod Padilla LOL, these crappy Dodge suspension components will fail in the ball joint itself way before the pressed fitting ever comes loose.

I was done by 9PM.

Not a spot of rust, damn I wish that it were that easy here.

Dave Ramsey on the radio in the background...

@hackfreehvac

9 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I had NEWS TALK radio on and he came on.

@rickdeckard1075

8 жыл бұрын

+Cindy Hodgins Dave Ramsey is an idiot...telling a dual income couple making 200K+ to stop spending and pay down their credit cards, while telling everyone else they need to make more money - wow, what a genius.

@hackfreehvac

8 жыл бұрын

Rick Deckard LOL. Not too mention he is a "Christian" who is telling his listeners to basically lay up their treasures here on the earth. Opposite of what the bible teaches.

use the impact gun for the press next time

Goddamit stay ...stay.....lol Look's like your on a time trial ...your fast''...ever done the heator core on a durango I'm personally scared from it.

what are you doing from 2:30 to 3:03 ?

@hackfreehvac

8 жыл бұрын

+Rick Deckard I had to watch the video there to remember. I was using the air chisel to bend back the rolled over metal that helps hold the ball joint in place.

@rickdeckard1075

8 жыл бұрын

hackfreehvac ah, thanks

@wayneadcock3809

5 жыл бұрын

@@rickdeckard1075 hey bud I was told had to replace entire lower control arm because ball joints aren't serviceable. Do you remember ball joint part numbers?

HA HA! Thanks bro. And your name reminds me of BRUNSWICK. So I may as well add that I throw a 16 Lb Roto Grip and TRY to maintain a 200 Average when possible. :-) Seriously I'm just a person who's not numbed down by vaccines or fluoride so my mind is always spinning. :-) I'm not the best business or office minded but I am a GEEK with gadgets.

Yeah, not much rust in this area. That's why people like buying used cars from Arizona.

O that my dads car

I would have just honestly replaced the entire Dodge with a Toyota.

In the dark wtf

@hackfreehvac

8 жыл бұрын

+alolipa This was a long time ago, but I am pretty sure that I had a bright ass pair of 500 watt halogens there. It wasn't dark.

Poor torque wrench

@hackfreehvac

8 жыл бұрын

+Phil C I think my breaker bar was missing or broke right at that moment. That torque wrench is about 25 years old and the ratcheting part failed about 20 years ago! That is why I lifted it out and back down like a breaker bar.

First of all have enough courtesy to turn the damn radio off. Second tell people what you're doing why you're doing it!

@hackfreehvac

2 жыл бұрын

The video isn't titled "How to". It's a show n tell for my peers.

@elcrazy8017

2 жыл бұрын

Phil B go watch Eric the Car guy if you need full instructions.

Way to much back ground noise. Also next time you show how to do something wait till you are over the cold. Very bad video!

@hackfreehvac

4 жыл бұрын

LOL Bad Ball joints don't wait for you to get better.

i have do this. but. man. its easy, but maybe i take it to shop

@hackfreehvac

3 ай бұрын

It is very dangerous if you are not familiar with suspension components. Lots of force applied to these components. People can loose a limb or worse.

@god-came-in-my-body-as-a-body

3 ай бұрын

@@hackfreehvac thanks. Im going to take it to shop. it needs so much. but I want it. 2 windows wont come down, front heater blower mother. 4wd dont come on, .................I cant beleive I was so stupid that I didnt check better. but it will be awesome with all that fixed

@god-came-in-my-body-as-a-body

3 ай бұрын

@@hackfreehvac i wish I could bring my durango to you, fix 4wd. fix heater blower, fix front end.........even tho thats going to be big hit. I will have what I always wanted. im stuck with it