Dodge Ram 2500 MOOG Ball Joint Replacement

[@leejurls9370]

I have had to install ball joint 3 times on my 06' 2500 4X4 (first a set of Moog's, followed by a set of Proforged, and finally a set of EMF's) 265,000 miles on it. A couple of tips (providing you have air tools) There is a cup tool available to use with an air hammer that makes removing the hub/bearing a breeze (Lisle 38210) I will also just cut about an inch and a half off the upper ball stud with a muffler cutoff tool to get the clearance needed to use the ball joint press. Using these methods it's possible to do the ball joints in under 45 minutes per side.

[@ChadMyers73]

I’ve saw the emf very nice! Thanks for the tips and tricks.

[@spencerhagerman2196]

Are you saying you cut the upper ball joint so you don't have to remove the axle?

[@anonymouslegion728]

These videos are a great help. I'm rebuilding my front end on my '02 Dodge 3500 Dually diesel and I'm doing this in Ukraine so seeing the tools and the method is a lifesaver. Many thanks for these!

[@ChadMyers73]

Your welcome thanks for watching!

[@tacticalultimatum]

You mean russia?

[@anonymouslegion728]

@@tacticalultimatum No I mean Ukraine, stop drinking the kool-aid.

[@tacticalultimatum]

@@anonymouslegion728 it’s okay, ill fight alongside you as a drafted man.

[@AccountantByDay553]

I am about to attempt this on a 98 12 valve. Which means ill be watching this 17 times lol wish me luck

[@mikecarter3883]

Chad, thanks for the great video! You were instrumental in my task today of replacing the ball joints on my 2005 cummins. It took me 9 hours to replace and get back to the point of replacing all break components. it was my first time so I'm sure it could be done much quicker if you had the experience of doing it before.

[@ChadMyers73]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidgreen5876]

For the upper ball joint if your an electrician or know one the 1” cup side of a knock out fits perfect. Use the smallest round from the set then put the 1” cup on top perfect length pops right out.

[@ChadMyers73]

Very cool I'll remember that when I do the driver side. Thanks for Watching!

[@wallyg9512]

Ha just saw this! Great idea , I have one. thanks David

[@VicReinz52]

I recommend using a shorter extension to push the bearing carrier out. You dented the upper link housing, but doing the same thing, I punched a hole straight through my housing. The axle edge itself is way stronger - I suggest others use that.

[@ChadMyers73]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jannelakkapaa6057]

I also used the axle edge

[@andrewsapp856]

Thank you for sharing. Going to try and tackle this on my truck tomorrow. Thanks again! I’ll probably watch this about 10 times as I try to fix it!

[@ChadMyers73]

Your welcome thanks for watching!

[@andrewfierek4646]

​@ChadMyers73 what kind of cross over steering are you running sir?

[@raelynn5685]

I bought a ball joint kit from harbor freight for a little less than $70. don't laugh, it actually works great. the C-clamp is pretty strong and that's the key. another thing is that I cut a couple of the tubes a bit shorter so I have the right combination that isn't too long to fit. I'm not sure I would have felt as comfortable chopping up a $150 set.

[@ChadMyers73]

Good to know!

[@Farmor4x4]

I have the AYD ball joint Number Parts K7394 upper and low k7397 in my third generation Dodge Ram 2500 truck in 2006 and without problems for more than 150,000 MILES, let's wait how they continue to work. the price only $ 20 each ,. You can see it on my KZbin channel, I leave you the LINK: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpWTdKmJaM2fha8 There is no denying the quality of these ball joints EMF, Dynatrac, Carli y Moog, but among the most economical and durable from experience

[@anaconda7540]

I have same kit just did ball joints on my ram 2500 not a bad press at all .

[@stephanieecheverria9888]

I was lookin for a way to do it without pushing the upper shaft out.... guess not ill keep poppin em out every time . Glad to see i aint the only one having to do so ! 👍

[@ChadMyers73]

Thanks for watching!

[@renofixit2814]

I gotta say the parts stores we went to in order to get a press kit and neither store had the correct press kit. We fought like crazy to get these things out and in. The one side we did took a couple of days because everything was so hard to get apart and lack of having the proper press kit. Hopefully the one I'm about to order off of Amazon will do the trick, yes it's a fair deal even though hopefully we never have to do this again.

[@ChadMyers73]

Yeah it not a fun job for sure

[@shawnking4671]

I installed moogs last yr on my 07 3500 4x4 and already need replacing. Thinking about going to carlis

[@ChadMyers73]

I would encourage you to check out EMF theirs are rebuildable. That’s who I’m going to go with next time.

[@shawnking4671]

I have a Ranch Hand Legend bumper that's almost #300 lbs also. Kind of thinking that's what contributed to the early replacement.

[@ChadMyers73]

Yeah that’s a good Possibility. LOL

[@danielkuchenberg7046]

I'm about to do the ball joints on my 99 Ram 2500 with the Cummins so I thought I would watch as a refresher. I noticed your ball joints are pressed onto the axle housing. This must be the light duty front axle, mine are pressed into the steering knuckle and my rotors are pressed on with the wheel studs.

[@ChadMyers73]

Not sure you should have the same Dana 60 that I have. Thanks for watching!

[@mykerolley699]

I’m my 98 in which I’m doing now🤬🔫. My ball joints are also in the steering knuckle but I think my new ball joints go into the axle housing it shouldn’t matter I don’t think

[@wheelinndealin]

Damnit here I am again 3 years and 50k miles later. I used duralast and moog pastime and I will again but this is a big oleeee job I just needed a refresher thanks man

[@ChadMyers73]

Thank for watching. You could always try EMF ball joints they are rebuildable

[@wallyg9512]

Wheelin’ I also have moogs. Lower ball joints and passenger side upper worn out in 45k miles. Just bought the EMF’s

[@EAEAKGEJEJ]

Good video, when renting the ball joint press get the full size truck kit is a extra attachment for this size joints

[@ChadMyers73]

👍 Thank you for the info!

[@boppysbigwater716reid9]

I have the feeling we missed a bunch of cussing

[@ChadMyers73]

🤣😂

[@ADVENTURESWITHCOREY530]

I just did this and let me tell you! He edited it out!!

[@andrewchan4434]

Great video...Thank you! I either missed it or it wasn't mentioned but is it needed to put it in 4wd prior to removing the "right" inner axle shaft? I read somewhere if removing the right shaft without putting into 4wd the shift collar will drop out of position and if that happens you will need to remove the CAD cover and realign the shift collar?? Not sure if this happen to you? Again...this only applies to a CAD axle housing so I believe 02' and newer may not have this....

[@ChadMyers73]

Correct my truck had a Dana 60 front axle and they do not have it. And again you are correct if you pull the driver side out it will fall out alignment.

[@winky_cat]

Good video, I did my ball and axle joints, went smoothly. My hubs came off easy, I cut slots in the ears and hammer wedged them out

[@ChadMyers73]

Thanks for the tip!

[@josephtompkins7855]

Uth 6 try 445inches 5t tree!!

[@86steelrain]

This video is super helpful and makes me feel a lot better about tackling this myself! Looks like a long weekend project 😄 going to ahead and replace the wheel bearings while I am at it. Why not right?

[@ChadMyers73]

Thanks for watching!

[@BillieHQ]

I always tell people this but when renting a ball joint press always get advance auto they have a big one with all sorts of adapters

[@ChadMyers73]

Cool man thanks for the info!

[@Th3XC45T]

Thabks for the video but how were you able to push the shaft through the ball joint. I have the same tool and it juat wont fit or always twists off...

[@ChadMyers73]

Sorry sure I understand the question

[@Th3XC45T]

@@ChadMyers73 you said in the video you pushed the stud portion of the ball joint through the other side. How?? Mine always falls off due to twisting

[@Th3XC45T]

14:32

[@michaelbell8347]

Great video. Very clear and well spoken. 👌

[@ChadMyers73]

Thanks for watching l!

[@alexbeebe2652]

You must have the Dana 44 front axle, mine has Dana 60 so it was built much different but most of it was the same process.

[@stivic923]

Just did my ball joints on my 05 dodge 2500 yesterday. Those ball joint presses are definitely lacking in the collars that are required . You have to be creative

[@ChadMyers73]

Mike Rogers Thats right! Thanks for watching!

[@alexanderwatson4022]

Thanks for the video man. 👍

[@ChadMyers73]

Thanks for watching

[@GregariousAntithesis]

I agree with using moog had good luck with them.

[@ChadMyers73]

Thanks man!

[@ibbylancaster8981]

Fixing to do this to my 02 2500 rig. Great video. Thanks.

[@ChadMyers73]

Your welcome thanks for watching! Hit that subscribe button and become part of the family the family...

[@Farmor4x4]

I have the AYD ball joint Number Parts K7394 upper and low k7397 in my third generation Dodge Ram 2500 truck in 2006 and without problems for more than 150,000 MILES, let's wait how they continue to work. the price only $ 20 each ,. You can see it on my KZbin channel, I leave you the LINK: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpWTdKmJaM2fha8 There is no denying the quality of these ball joints EMF, Dynatrac, Carli y Moog, but among the most economical and durable from experience

[@disgruntledconservativevet1798]

Moog ball joints lasted less than 10000 miles on my Ram 2500! Dynatrack is my next choice.

[@ChadMyers73]

YES I've saw those they look awesome and the nice thing is that they are rebuildable. Thanks for watching!

[@corywadedavis]

Moog ball joints are total garbage. Might as well do it right with Carli or Dynatrack. Buy once, cry once. I don't want to be doing ball joints 2x a year.

[@ernestoluzan]

10,000 miles that’s crazy! Is your truck on hard roads often? I’ve worked in a shop where we’ve done dozens of moog ball joints on 1/2 and 3/4 ton trucks and rarely see them back for the same thing. Only thing I can say about less expensive ball joints is they require consistent grease and front end alignment checks. Also if a person is running offset wheels with oversized tires, the ball joints take a beating

[@disgruntledconservativevet1798]

@@ernestoluzan Yes I live the mountains. Road to our house is very rough. I have a 6” BDS long arm kit and running 35s. I do some pulling, and spend a little time in and out of orchards clearing fallen trees and limbs. And we take a few trips to Mojave to play with the toys. I pull a 30 foot toy hauler when we go. I spent the $850.00 for the Dynatrac Ball joints. Bad thing, you can’t adjust Camber or Caster.

[@ernestoluzan]

@@disgruntledconservativevet1798 I understand why you needed a more robust set of ball joints in that case. For the majority of people spending their time on pavement, even towing recreationally, moog is enough. The only catch is most people neglect to consistently maintain their vehicles. The main reason I know this is I’ve made a living repairing broken vehicles that could have made it much longer with some planned maintenance. I do however see how these high end ball joints can be an answer to a hard application truck.

[@rbgenski]

I use a hub puller to get the wheel bearing/hub out. great video👍

[@ChadMyers73]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@Farmor4x4]

I have the AYD ball joint in my third generation Dodge Ram 2500 truck in 2006 and without problems for more than 150,000 MILES, let's wait how they continue to work. the price only $ 20 each ,. You can see it on my KZbin channel, I leave you the LINK: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpWTdKmJaM2fha8 There is no denying the quality of these ball joints EMF, Dynatrac, Carli y Moog, but among the most economical and durable from experience

[@FURFEELINGS_3]

What ball joint press kit do you have because I have one that's like the ones you get at part stores like AutoZone. And I need to change my ball joints and I'm looking at buying just the expansion set for the proper cups I'm just wondering if the clamp is too small but if you have what I have it should work right? I've changed countless ball joints on all sorts of trucks just not Dodge lol

[@ChadMyers73]

I believe its the OTC with the expansion pack.

[@Jdl223]

Do you have to put it into 4x4 before you pull the axle out to keep a gear inside from falling down?

[@ChadMyers73]

No

[@Jdl223]

@@ChadMyers73 cool thanks, I read that somewhere with vacuum disconnect 4x4. Gonna tackle this on my brother's truck in the coming weeks 🤙

[@ChadMyers73]

Sorry I’m vacuum disconnects I’m not 100% certain I’ve got a Dana 60 front axle

[@jasona7726]

video starts at 14:45

[@ExotiiicRL]

But doesn’t show the replacing portion

[@summitdave8782]

Hey just a DIY ..You can grease them hubs if your into that...lol...Get a rubber coned grease fitting and put it on top of the ABS sensor hole...Just grease and spin...I have dont it..works gd...

[@ChadMyers73]

Ok cool thanks for the info!

[@gw1652]

When I replaced my lowers i had to get every one of those rivets out. Talk about tedious and difficult.

[@ChadMyers73]

Yea sir

[@frankhayden2528]

hey man your videos are awesome. how are the moogs holding up??

[@ChadMyers73]

They are doing well thank you. Thanks for watching much appreciated!

[@Farmor4x4]

I have the AYD ball joint Number Parts K7394 upper and low k7397 in my third generation Dodge Ram 2500 truck in 2006 and without problems for more than 150,000 MILES, let's wait how they continue to work. the price only $ 20 each ,. You can see it on my KZbin channel, I leave you the LINK: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpWTdKmJaM2fha8 There is no denying the quality of these ball joints EMF, Dynatrac, Carli y Moog, but among the most economical and durable from experience

[@LifewithJames]

So once the hub is unbolted, the axle should just slide right out of the housing?

[@ChadMyers73]

Once you get your 4 hub bolts out it does take a little effort to get the hub out of the knuckle. Axles can not be removed until hubs are out. Thanks for watching!

[@Farmor4x4]

I have the AYD ball joint Number Parts K7394 upper and low k7397 in my third generation Dodge Ram 2500 truck in 2006 and without problems for more than 150,000 MILES, let's wait how they continue to work. the price only $ 20 each ,. You can see it on my KZbin channel, I leave you the LINK: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpWTdKmJaM2fha8 There is no denying the quality of these ball joints EMF, Dynatrac, Carli y Moog, but among the most economical and durable from experience

[@tylerflynn9357]

What size socket for those bottom two nuts with cotter pin right before you knocked the knuckle off to start pressing the nail joints

[@ChadMyers73]

Top is 27 and the bottom is 28 or 29 I believe if I remember right.

[@prestonduke533]

Is that a wrench behind the fender on left hand side of the frame?

[@ChadMyers73]

Sorry can’t remember that’s been awhile ago.

[@aaronwilcox6417]

I believe that ball joint puller kit was too small. They make a larger C-clamp puller that allows more clearance and you can also get the expansion kit

[@ChadMyers73]

Cool man thanks I’ll check it out

[@jimg2885]

Just started to watch the video and that Dewalt impact did not take off the lug nuts that where tight. They had to be pre loosened as there is not a Dewalt impact like that, that will break lug nuts that are torqued to 100+ ft lbs. Not even the new 1/2" impact Dewalt says it will not break lug nuts. That is coming from Dewalt..

[@ChadMyers73]

If I remember correctly the battery needed charged

[@jimg2885]

@@ChadMyers73 I was commenting that the Dewalt will not break tight lug nuys at full charge. I have a 1/2" dewalt impact that won't break loose a tight lug nut on my Ram. Dewalt Co. told me that non of their 20volt guns will break the lug nuts which is hard for me to believe. Should of said in my first comment thanks for the video. Good one..

[@nkcwilliams]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@ChadMyers73]

Nick Williams Your welcome man thanks for watching!

[@tannermiller7473]

Where did you find the carli control arms ?

[@ChadMyers73]

Came with the Carli lift

[@francissullivan6400]

Great video..why can't ram/dodge make SOLID front ends?

[@ChadMyers73]

🤷‍♂️

[@Farmor4x4]

I have the AYD ball joint Number Parts K7394 upper and low k7397 in my third generation Dodge Ram 2500 truck in 2006 and without problems for more than 150,000 MILES, let's wait how they continue to work. the price only $ 20 each ,. You can see it on my KZbin channel, I leave you the LINK: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpWTdKmJaM2fha8 There is no denying the quality of these ball joints EMF, Dynatrac, Carli y Moog, but among the most economical and durable from experience

[@christopherbishop4905]

Try a floor jack under the lower bjoint and a quick hit on the outside of the knuckle while under pressure it pops out faster then you can setup that press

[@mdmwelding3189]

How much would it cost to take it to a shop and do the same thing you're doing??

[@ChadMyers73]

I would say close to $700

[@steved9635]

Great video. What is the name of the kit that you have at work?

[@ChadMyers73]

Here is a link for you thanks for watching! amzn.to/2Npwtlr

[@steved9635]

Thanks!

[@JoseRodriguez-fn1jc]

Nice video

[@ChadMyers73]

Thanks for watching!

[@chriskahlson]

Great video

[@ChadMyers73]

Thanks!

[@jimmysmith6736]

This was a tremendous help. With my luck I’ll end up replacing everything but I’m starting with the ball joints. Thanks for taking the time to upload man!

[@ChadMyers73]

Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@randallsmerna384]

Nice video. It's a hub not a bearing - FYI.

[@ChadMyers73]

👍

[@clappgen5.949]

how long did it take for these to fail?

[@ChadMyers73]

They where still working for the new owner

[@diywithjonandpebbles]

Use a c-clamp to compress your calipers back in. They come out easier that way

[@ChadMyers73]

Ok cool thanks for watching!

[@ernestovelazquez4205]

Does this installation the same for a 94 Dodge 2500 5.9L but 2WD? Thank you

[@ChadMyers73]

No it’s not you will have upper and lower a arms.

[@Farmor4x4]

I have the AYD ball joint Number Parts K7394 upper and low k7397 in my third generation Dodge Ram 2500 truck in 2006 and without problems for more than 150,000 MILES, let's wait how they continue to work. the price only $ 20 each ,. You can see it on my KZbin channel, I leave you the LINK: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpWTdKmJaM2fha8 There is no denying the quality of these ball joints EMF, Dynatrac, Carli y Moog, but among the most economical and durable from experience

[@yerwrng]

2wd ...you pulling a float during pride month ?

[@jesusmachuca7300]

Is that a 4th gen bumper and if so where could I find the conversion kit?

[@ChadMyers73]

Here is a link for you amzn.to/31TQWnT

[@jesusmachuca7300]

@@ChadMyers73 Thanks

[@ChadMyers73]

Welcome

[@chasetuxhorn5001]

Overkill fabrication

[@pablomarquez4431]

Can you please add the ball joint tool we need to do this. Like the one you have at work.

[@ChadMyers73]

A link?

[@pablomarquez4431]

@@ChadMyers73 yes sir

[@ChadMyers73]

@@pablomarquez4431 Here you go amzn.to/3lyuPcX amzn.to/3mAaRzU

[@phendrix9476]

Good video here. OTC 7249 BJ kit plus the Astro 7868 adapter kit is what I needed for the BJ’s on my ‘01 2500.

[@dakotalarkin7122]

What’s the beat that starts at 6:33 though? Where can I find it?

[@ChadMyers73]

I think I pull that off KZbin’s library of music that is copyright free.

[@mastermechanicfelipe4641]

how many amps is the battery on your 1/2 cordless impact?

[@ChadMyers73]

They are 4 amp hour batteries. They work well with the impact but just a bit small for my grinder. Thanks for watching!

[@2tsuprem]

@ 15:30 you are trying to push backwards? What are you doing? The thread is pushing the ball joint down? It should be going up. You are bracing under the arm and pushing down.

[@davidwheeler3232]

why didn't you unplug the abs sensor at the plug

[@ChadMyers73]

Most of the time the plug is located on the inner fender well and hard to get to. For me this is just easier. Thanks for watching!

[@daddytech]

*ball joints are a whole lot easier to press out on a 4X4 than on a 2wd you can buy the press at Harbor Freight but I'm speaking from experience here. DO NOT BUY THE HARBOR FREIGHT EXPANSION KIT! it's complete garbage! I used 2 cups on pressing out the bearings on my 2WD ram Mega cab and BOTH cups I used bent far too easily. it could have potentially meant someone getting hurt if I hadn't been mindful of what I was doing at the time. the main ball joint kit was fine though everything in it worked as it should with no issues but for the extra kit you need to be able to press things out properly look to the other vendors because Harbor Freight's expansion kit sucks and could be potentially dangerous depending on how much you load the thing up*

[@ChadMyers73]

daddytech Thank you very much for your input it is much appreciated! I haven’t purchased anything yet but plan to in the near future. Thanks for watching!

[@daddytech]

I just went out last week and purchased both the kit and the expansion set. had I known then what I know now I would have shopped around for the expansion set. just figured I would share that since you mentioned the harbor freight set. nothing wrong with saving a buck but safety is important also.;

[@Desert_Dawg]

Good Video!!

[@ChadMyers73]

Thanks for watching but i think its time for a new camera. 😂

[@Desert_Dawg]

Chad Myers73 lol it’s all good, video footage looked good!!

[@D-train69]

Moog is made in the USA👍

[@ChadMyers73]

I’ve never had a issue with them.

[@garrettgoepfert2959]

It goes at an angle

[@malandrosanchez9344]

Thank you Rocky X Tv Luv u God Bless America. We beat TF outta the knuckle too. #TRUMP2024

[@ChadMyers73]

👍👍👍

[@ernestcopoulos2709]

so funny watching you try to talk your way out of not knowing what your doing!

[@bobbycampbell175]

how much working time did you have in it

[@ChadMyers73]

If you have never done it and your doing both sides I would plan on a good 1/2 day.

[@davecoy4891]

Keep your head down.

[@ChadMyers73]

Yes, that’s a bad habit of mine. Putting my head right in front of the camera. Sorry.

[@johngregson4030]

Fucking insurance man, hope it gets fixed soon. Having your pride and joy looking ugly is rough

[@ChadMyers73]

john gregson you aren’t wrong still a waiting game with insurance

[@johngregson4030]

I noticed you talking about you not coming the truck much longer? What would you want instead?

[@ChadMyers73]

john gregson maybe a 4th gen or a big headlight 3rd

[@johngregson4030]

Ahh I hate the second front end for first gens to each his own lol

[@ChadMyers73]

john gregson if you color match the top of those headlights it looks pretty cool

[@Nmiguy]

Way too fast there bud.. but thanks

[@ChadMyers73]

👍

[@kodasmith4890]

Can’t get knuckle off lol

[@ChadMyers73]

🤷‍♂️

[@Industry-insider]

Stupid design dry wields together, good job dodge

[@ChadMyers73]

No kidding Thanks for watching!

[@davidbulich1254]

Moog sucks now they plastic bushings in tie rods now

[@ChadMyers73]

REALLY!!!

[@davidbulich1254]

@@ChadMyers73 yup

[@allentrueluv8688]

Thumbs down for the waste of time