How to change ball joints on a Ford Ranger

[@Blahblahtellyouhowitis]

Hey hey, I have a Mazda B2500, did my shocks today, going to get my ball joints and possibly wheel bearings done myself as well. Just slowly picking up the tools spread out over a couple months to get it all done. Big shout-out to the KZbin community, working on cars has become a new interest of mine.

[@fatsixtysix5392]

Did you get it done?

[@jerryjohnson6810]

2 years later and still a damn fine vid

[@Jacno77]

The guy did a very good job explaining

[@markturchanik4669]

Probably trying to do this soon on my 2001 Ford Ranger but the video was very well done

[@cmcesar1234]

I have one too! Lemme know about any tips about owning that year

[@clifc6351]

Outstanding Video! It was very helpful. Thank You for making it.

[@xfiles-thetruthisoutthere8038]

Thank you, your video was extremely helpful! I just finished doing my 1998 Ranger and ‘all’ went well. 👽

[@paulpatton5813]

Drum braks on 2003 ranger

[@joshuaforth]

Thank for the video, you make it look so simple i have to change the same ball joint in the video on my Ranger cause it’s making a grinding sound when you turn the wheel.

[@IBEW44]

That's a great show THANK YOU VERY MUCH. 😊😊

[@jamesgillies3710]

Great Job saving that ranger. Can't wait to see the next repair.

[@jasonsmith3726]

Thank you for putting this video out. I used this as instructions changing out my ball joints on my ranger

[@douglasdagley9858]

Thank you! Very helpful! What about the upper ball joint? Should the upper ball joint be replaced at the same time?

[@txsurfnturf]

On Ford rangers, most (if not all) require you to replace the upper control arm. The upper ball joint and control arm are a single piece.

[@David-fl7gn]

Thanks for the tutorial bro.

[@tomboytalk2108]

perfect thank you. Gonna tackle this soon

[@LarryGoggins000]

Nice video! Loved the pacing

[@Deon0026yickadee]

Great video for what I needed

[@ThunderbirdRocket]

Super helpful ! Extraordinary detail !! I learned lots !!! Thanks mate . 👊🏼 🔥

[@XJRMANIAC]

I like it. Quick and dirty.

[@alexdeleon6100]

Great explanation 😀

[@IntheBlood67]

Most Excellent!

[@chrisfrank8413]

Thanks, great DIY video! thank you.

[@orion4902]

Here is a man who loves his work! Can't beat that...

[@cutl00senc]

Most boots have a small hole in them to allow air to escape as you fill them with grease. Once the grease comes out of the hole, it’s full.

[@Lugenfabrik]

“We’ll just let the caliper hang...” Bro...😂 Great video btw. Just noticed a few days ago that the boot on the driver side ball joint is torn open, your video showed me everything I need to know.

[@ThunderbirdRocket]

The best !

[@robertmar7947]

nice video

[@Bluebird-qd2rx]

I'm no mechanic but you never just let the caliper hang. Use rope, wire or bungee cord to support it.

[@ZHPGarage]

If it can handle 1400 pounds of brake pressure, it should be just fine.

[@joseaguinaga7670]

@@ZHPGarage is hose pressure, not pressure from the weight of the caliper, two diferent things.Other than that good video , well explained.

[@ronmcnabb]

I actually stopped watching at this point. You NEVER let a caliper hang from the flex hose, you risk tearing the hose.

[@007jhagga]

@@ronmcnabb only stupid mechanic wanabees let calipers hang.

[@007jhagga]

@@ZHPGarage talk to any real mechanic who knows what he is doing and ask him if is ok to let the caliper hang. 1400 psi of oil - on the installed positionif you hang the danm thing (caliper) by the hose, that is a different story.

[@user-jy2sj4ed4i]

Thanks

[@the5bergens]

Thank you!

[@abeloena9731]

How many hours you guy’s spent to replace that ball joints? Thank you!

[@toddbob55]

How many miles are on that Ranger? at the time of ball joint replacement?

[@ZHPGarage]

Around 130k

[@GlennSteffy]

Thank you!!

[@eldeladiaspora7336]

the video is very good but I want to know where you bought your ball joints press

[@ZHPGarage]

Thank you, we got it from Snap On

[@Mrtimekilla]

My boots are ripped but the joints are tight. Should I replace them or wait?

[@ZHPGarage]

Yes they should be replaced

[@johntriplett5407]

Great content

[@savagewildanimal4life]

Thank you! Great tutorial!

[@nythanorayvri]

Wrenching on hidden parking lot without a place or garage to work on is a smart 💡

[@ZHPGarage]

😉

[@CosmicGlue]

Excllnt. Tnx brthr

[@johnramirez9316]

Can anybody give me a name and model number of a lower ball joint press that will work on my 2003 Ford Ranger have not had any success

[@bubbap8595]

Will these parts be the same with a suspension lift. I want to say it's about 4 inches. Do I order regular stock parts for ball joints, tie rods, and control arms

[@vicrivera2834]

35ftlbs will strip the brake caliper screws, trust me. Hand tighten and snug. Replacement kit is only $5 but 2 day wait.

[@jimmyboen4149]

Thank you

[@gregthroberts]

I was wondering. I just ordered my parts to change the lower ball joints and upper control arms. When I ordered I put in the wrong engine size. The parts are on the way.... does engine size matter, when you replace suspension parts?

[@ZHPGarage]

Not in this case of these style Ford Rangers, it shouldn’t matter.

[@jerryjohnson6810]

fuckin a thanks guys, saved me about 2grand

[@tombeur1960]

👍👍👍

[@xddhuh]

what the actual fuck.. at 8:14 he just installs the snap ring with 3 seconds and a screwdriver.. either my snap rings are overbuilt to fuck or he needs to go compete in strongman competitions asap

[@dylangibson2290]

I'm surprised he was able to hand press the ball joint in. I'm currently driving to the auto store with my tail between my legs to buy a air compression drill.

[@xddhuh]

@@dylangibson2290 honestly you can hand press them in no problem if you have a solid ball joint press with a breaker bar pipe

[@dylangibson2290]

@@xddhuh yea, I actually ended up doing it by hand. Turns out I had the wrong kit or something just didn't work with the kit I rented. Ended up buying a kit from Harbor Freight that worked like a champ.

[@BarryNewcomb-y7h]

Never let the caliper just hang like that ! You'll be replacing the brake hoses !

[@arthurcutaiar9994]

You hang your calipers, i bettou wear rubber gloves too. Ha ha ha ha.

[@bigronnie1419]

It would be nice if there was more light can’t see very good

[@bigronnie1419]

I allways grease my fittings before I put the rotors and brake caliber on

[@Reaper131977]

As SOON as I saw you hang the caliper by the flex cable, I Kew you had no idea what you were doing... Moving on

[@Pavix1976]

Has a $800 Snap-on cordless impact, and a $750 snap-on ball joint press but doesn't have a $60 pair of snap ring pliers

[@ZHPGarage]

Just because we didn’t use them, doesn’t mean we don’t have them. They were at home.

[@Pavix1976]

@@ZHPGarage Fair enough. Informative video, thanks for posting!

[@joseaguinaga7670]

He has them , just does not use them. pry bar works also.

[@larrylaverne9547]

A good mechanic knows when it's OK to not use the correct tool.... ;-)

[@jpenn980]

it's good to know you can do it with out them. Great job ZPH !

[@lawrencemeyers1212]

Yo u never leave brake caliber hang on it hose use brake hanger or use boung cord

[@citylotgardening6171]

Had to buy a Chevy part for a Ford so it will last longer 👍

[@ncadburns1020]

If anything ever has a hose connected to it then you should never let it hang. PERIOD. SHAME ON YOU BOYS.

[@ZHPGarage]

Lol

[@georgegastellum8351]

Haha, Don't get any Ford on you!

[@ZHPGarage]

Haha!

[@philofab]

So far, judging by your videos, Fords require much less repair.