How to Check if a Ball Joint is Bad

[@pgo301]

If a man isn't careful he can actually become a pretty descent DIY auto repairman with these type of videos. Much appreciation for the priceless tutorials.

[@Clevelandsteamer324]

*decent

[@TouchofDepth]

@@Clevelandsteamer324 you suck

[@sonnybunny4279]

Just had my car serviced today to replace the lower ball joint. Heard a “popping/clunking” noise when I would break, then it got to the point where the car would drift when driving. When I took it to the shop, the tech said it was dangerous to drive on and the ball joint needed to replaced. So happy that I did not ignore this and can continue to drive my vehicle. This video is still helpful 8 years later.

[@sunnygilmour8313]

❤

[@timothyturner9134]

Seems simple enough I’m bout to do mine my self … save my self the labor cost… how much was your repair ?

[@harishreddy8523]

great, is it good idea to replace ball joints for all wheels so that why to bother again and again visiting mechanic. if problem appears for one wheel eventually it occurs for all wheels. since its wear and tear. and moreover my car feels bouncy even for little uneven surface on road.

[@jahbay]

As a former mechanic I agree 100% with this video. Everything stated was accurate concise and to the point. Thank you Chris for another excellent tutorial.

[@gerrimiller7238]

Except that the ball joints *can* in fact be replaced. 🤫 You just gotta know the right tech that knows how and is willing to.

[@charlesrose6098]

The only thing I would add is the fact that some ball joints allow vertical play and there is a specification for them. I use this video in my classroom. Great job.

[@aliyusulaiman1137]

Why is honda cars notorious for ball joint failure

[@sum_kent08]

One can never be a former mechanic

[@tommytomtomt]

If ur a former mechanic. Why would you be watching a instructional video on how to fix a car?😅

[@Stephen-br6il]

You have to be one of the few KZbinrs who actually DESERVE their subscribers.

[@Christianhillis69420]

yee

[@scotmetcalf2745]

Chris I have been a get bye mechanic for the last 60 years and I learn so much watching your videos. Always thought I knew what I was doing changing brakes but after watching your 10 tips on them I realized I was missing important steps and things to check! You ROCK bud thanks so much.

[@ryanlenigan7517]

That’s crazy, 60 years and u still missing important steps.. feel bad for customer cars

[@scotmetcalf2745]

@@ryanlenigan7517 Ha Hahaha O hell no I’m a what you call a shade tree mechanic,I definitely know many mechanics,fly by the seat of my britches mechanic. I’d feel sorry for customers too but it’d be a different mechanic if I had a shop for sure. Have a good one

[@mrc79]

takes a lot of humility to say this and I commend you. Everyone has things to work on. And to acknowledge it is something to be praised.

[@tommytomtomt]

For 60 years? I think it's a little bit too late buddy to start learning...lmao

[@ronaldf.centeno8503]

Never too late to learn something new

[@benmartinez7498]

What I like about ChrisFix is tht your straight to the point and not a long drawn out explanation.. as to why. thanks ChrisFix..

[@Carlos-hr9kg]

Ben Martinez sometimes the “whys” need to be known

[@nickcimino3778]

Ben yes, even tho he's not a "mechanic for 50 years" he still knows what he's talkin about!

[@korndawggy1801]

@@Carlos-hr9kg because wear and tear.

[@JesusGodHolySpirit3]

Dude BM naw dude I stopped watching this dude because of all the fing side notes he does super annoying + he works on random cars

[@sshyshy6097]

1234 rev up your engine

[@bethsamons6071]

That was an awesome Video! My husband passed away close to 2 years now and it's been ruff to having to do things like this on my own. and I may not can fix every time but at least with great people like Chris I know pretty much what's wrong with my Jeep. Thank you so much Chris!!:-)

[@toddhefer-en3kh]

God Bless in Jesus Christ Name Amen.

[@عبداللهالكعبي-ف4ن]

عملية خطيرة وتتطلب صلابة في التثبيت للسيارة لان فيها زعزعة علاوة على انها معلقه

[@penelopelgoss2520]

Just replaced front end suspension and shocks front and back on my '99 Ford Ranger. OMG! What a difference! Lovin' my truck as it just turned 20 years July 2019 and 184,000 miles! Woohoo! Thanks Chris!! Love your vids!

[@nicholaswilder8710]

Chris, I love that you have gained so much confidence over the years. Not that you weren't confident in your older videos; it's just that now you have more assertion in your voice and have developed an amazing online presence. I'm proud to be a follower.

[@Aaron-hd8ql]

His voice is his voice even if he sounds confident or not you are here watching his videos so yea. Dumbest comment I have ever read on youtube. Good job you deserve a gold star lol.

[@nicholaswilder8710]

@@Aaron-hd8ql That’s awfully sweet of you. XoxO. You wanna go out sometime and maybe talk about ball joints? I’ll show you mine if you’ll show me yours. I’m definitely talking about ball joints. 😉

[@michelledenton9675]

I just want to say I’m a 49 yr old female who likes to work on my own vehicles, I don’t know exactly what I’m looking for when I have an issue sometimes but your videos are VERY helpful and easy and clear to understand. You are my GO to from now on! Thank you for being so helpful.

[@genebarnes6108]

This a great video.

[@colchilibeck]

Just to make it clear, when using the pry bar method you need to make sure the ball joint is not "loaded". You can do this by jacking up the lower control arm or lowering the vehicle onto a jack stand which is under the control arm (this is assuming the lower ball joint is your loaded joint). If you just jack up the vehicle by the frame and let the suspension hang, you may not get any play, even though the ball joint is worn out.

[@bikemcg1361]

Yup. Video is wrong for SLA suspensions like these. Chris should fix it.

[@ahumm8280]

I just made similar comment. Good point!

[@wvadam]

That makes sense. When you jack the vehicle up you are taking the load off the tire, but the coil spring / strut is still loading the ball joint depending on the setup.

[@raiderswish]

Thanks boys,good info

[@wheelman013]

Was going to say the same but figured I check the comments first

[@KATOKAY1986]

after a 3 min video i feel like a mechanic now. im over here diagnosing all my neighbors cars. o riley’s should be paying me a cut for the amount of ball joints i helped them sell. very helpful, great video

[@loganhermus7904]

Thanks for all the helpful videos ChrisFix 👍🏼

[@aejenne84]

Thank you sir that was exactly what I needed to know. I appreciate you getting right to the point and not wasting our time with a long unnecessary commentary.

[@rochelleanderson882]

So glad I came across your channel. Everything seems to be breaking on my jeep at the worst possible financial time. Just watching a couple of your videos I feel I can fix a couple things that would cost a fortune from a shop. And I want to have a little know how about vehicles so I don't get ripped off. Thanks for your extensive, detailed videos. It's very much appreciated.

[@dlmanolo437]

Rochelle Anderson - you ain't the only one...smh

[@flagmichael]

Yep - Chris's videos are the best I've seen, here or anywhere, for actually showing how it is done.

[@jimmyortiz5207]

Kelly Medley Hmm, I can only wonder why you have video on your channel titled 'Ex Sex Offender testimony'

[@natedarosa3786]

Rochelle Anderson welcome to the Jeep Life haha

[@whatfreedom7]

Rochelle Anderson so do it yourself and don't say someone is ripping you off even when they may not be.

[@craigerickson1910]

Clear and simple, best video I've seen to explain how to check ball joints. Your video photographer does an xlnt job detailing things, good focus, good framing, it's all great stuff.

[@junwaen9649]

Craig Erickson I don’t think he has a photographer he just sets the camera up it’s all him

[@TaijiArban]

ITS YA BOIII Yeah I believe he does this all by himself with some help from his father from time to time.

[@kellog8868]

Craig Erickson o

[@timothyoo7]

I appreciate your clear and uncomplicated examples and instructions.

[@chrisfix]

tim Jeffs No problem Tim! That is how I do all of my videos! Glad it was helpful!

[@tonywilliams3253]

Thanks Chris you the man, people should appreciate you way more than you get credit for.

[@judithcopeland6821]

Every time I have a mechanical problem I search this channel first. Videos are so well made anybody can understand what is being shown. Sure appreciate this young man, he has helped countless people save a LOT of money.

[@jakehiggins5118]

Both of my front lower ball joints were bad and they caused my steering wheel and car to shake really bad on the highway. For the longest time I thought I had a bent rim or something. but as soon as I replaced the control arm (the ball joint itself couldn't be replaced only the whole control arm) the shaking went away. What a relief because the control arms only costed me $30 each and a few hours of a Saturday afternoon.

[@chrisfix]

That’s awesome! Nice work

[@jakehiggins5118]

ChrisFix thanks Chris 👍

[@TortureBot]

Jake Higgins I was just told during an oil change today that my ball joints are ruined on the driver's side. They said the passenger's side still looks like there is a lot of life left. The only anomaly I have noticed is some shaking when I brake relatively hard right before I come to a complete stop and in my driveway I sometimes hear a pop noise if I am turning in and making a 90-degree turn to back the vehicle up afterwards. Did yours shake or vibrate when you were braking?

[@jakehiggins5118]

TortureBot no mine didn't shake while braking. shaking while braking is usually caused by a warped brake rotor. Does the shaking get worse the harder you brake? If so then it's most likely a warped rotor.

[@TortureBot]

Jake Higgins yes I was wondering if it could be a warped rotor or that my rotors needed to be turned, but I had a complete brake job done about a year-and-a-half ago which included turning the rotors and the shop that I have used for probably 20 years did the work. I have never had any trouble with that shop, but I know that doesn't mean that it couldn't be a rotor. The ball joint problem should be fixed tomorrow while I'm at work. I will comment back and let you know if the shutter or shaking when I brake has went away. It seems to be a little worse when I brake hard but mostly it's shuttering right before I come to a complete stop. It doesn't do this if I'm not driving more than about 30 miles per hour, just when I am decelerating from about 55 miles an hour down to almost zero before I make a turn or something usually.

[@jdemonte89]

Was wondering what that noise was. Found out when my wheel folded in lol

[@chrisfix]

Darn! How bad was the damage?

[@skipgordon7041]

Glad you made it out alive friend

[@TeoYankov1234]

Skip Gordon Why ?

[@jdemonte89]

Ehh... broke the axle on the way down but new ball joint and new axle $95 and I'm back on the road.

[@skipgordon7041]

@@TeoYankov1234 just saying if you have a balljoint fail at 50 mph. Its basically a death sentence, glad he is still here

[@fiveo9127]

You make some excellent videos, thanks. I followed your quick radiator and heater core flush. The job was simple and smooth just like your directions. I just got my inspection sticker and the mechanic said there's a tiny bit of movement on the drivers side ball joint. Now I can visualize what to look for. Thanks again

[@dandrelewis8041]

OMG OMG!!! I have been going crazy trying to figure out what this noise was....I spent money on stuff that I assumed was the issue and wasn't. When I finally came across this and compared to the noise my car is making it makes sense and adds up. I have a 2004 Honda Civic ex sedan, this noise is very horrible...Thank You so much, God bless.

[@thegfxmech5475]

I did the lifted tire check with the hands at the 12 and 6 o clock position and it mos def had some play. I replaced the wheel bearings and it's still about the same amount of play. This vid helped me pinpoint the issue to the ball joints. This is on a 74 Charger so I should probably stop procrastinating and replace those old crusty looking ball joints already.

[@ryanturcotte8029]

Your methods for checking balljoints will work on some suspension setups but not all. On an SLA suspension system or any other system where a balljoint is your loadbearing member u must load that balljoint (by lifting on the control arm) to check for play. The bar is used to check up and down movement on your upper balljoint. Depending on the vehicle there may be a specification for an allowable up and down play in ball joints, heavy duty ram trucks are 0.080". however no movement in and out is allowable. With most front wheel drive vehicles such as minivans and cars that have strut suspensions that have the strut as the load bearing member the balljoint can be checked without loading the balljoint as it is just a follower.

[@bikemcg1361]

I agree with ryan, but think he means "unload" and "unloading" instead of "load" and loading. Ironically, I think this truck has a SLA suspension (not sure), so he could have gotten a false negative by jacking car from the center instead of under each lower control arm. His joints must have been really shot for this to work as well as it did.

[@woofa421]

28 seconds into Chris fix and chill and you find out you have bad ball joints.

[@breezybee8538]

woo fa 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@zulumike3228]

woo fa niicccce

[@ps3boss98]

Underrated comment lol

[@TrevorMD7]

L.M.F.A.OOOOOOOOOO

[@kristopherabramovic205]

Got to have the perfect ball...joints! aha brand new

[@billthompson5644]

Chris Fix, I really do appreciate your videos. I've never regretted subscribing your Channel, thank you for your VAST wealth of knowledge.

[@darrinfaulkner8911]

I have learned so much from his videos and have been watching him for years he's never steered me in the wrong maintenance direction,thank you.

[@fritzcayovids]

Who would thumb down your video. I watched a lot of KZbin car repair related videos and yours are some of the best. For a back yard manic from central Michigan you fill in all the blanks that more advanced guys like my self need that other KZbinrs leave out. This video you made here is a prime example, like i new about the side to side check , but not the lift check w a big flat head, for clunking noises. That is so helpful, in the past i would have assumed it was shocks. Keep up the good work, you a like and a share from this guy.

[@Chris.Chris.01]

great videos bro i learned a lott... im not a mechanic or have experience but now im getting cars fixed God bless u

[@johnmanjanga4484]

Thanks for the knowlage. It's never to late learn.

[@chrisc6874]

This is a real mechanic - no gloves and no manicure after a day at the shop!

[@RickC-jg4bj]

A real dumb one safety first. Always wear gloves all oil, grease, fluids, fuels that you touch when working on engine's cause cancer. Don't be dumb wear gloves

[@Primer9]

@@RickC-jg4bj i agree, im here watching this video and seeing his hands and just thinking to myself " please just use gloves" xD

[@jeffsafawi7947]

1 IQ

[@Madvillian]

REAL SKIN CANCER

[@Akula114]

Thanks, Chris. Quick, to the point and easily understandable. Well done!

[@godiva1955]

Thank you so much. I had a friend changing my front brakes and seen the joints needed to be changed. He also saw the tires on the inner side wearing thin. Brought the ball joints and ordered 2 tires from Walmart and I’m good to go now. Thanks so much fir this information. Very informative.

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

I'm retired now with time on my hands. Once the weather improves I'm thinking of getting a Car that needs some work as a project. A week ago I'd have laughed at myself for making such a comment but I don't think there is anything I will come across that I won't find a video on your channel to help me. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@christopherd6399]

Trying to figure out if you're a better teacher or mechanic. These are the best, clearest videos for non-gear heads like me. You're seriously lifting the veil to the mysteries of the automobile underworld. lol! Hey, I can't find a 1993 F-150 control arm assembly. Both ball joints need replacing, but it looks easier to replace the whole control arm assembly, and not much more expensive. Any ideas how to get one? No auto parts stores have them.

[@kittylovermybut]

Try a site like Rock Auto, its a great store for people who drive older vehicles like me. They're inventory is huge.

[@karlkarlng]

kittylovermybut i dont think he still needs help its been 1 year

[@christopherd6399]

You are correct! I sold the truck after it sitting derelict for 6 months because I realized, despite helpful youtube videos, that I am no mechanic, and that everything I've ever endeavored to do to the truck required the purchase of some kind of specialized tool I didn't previously have. Therefore, I'm leaving that stuff to the professionals and have concentrated on guitar and painting. lol

[@Ymesgeno]

Christopher D "guitar and painting" haha that's funny. Good luck to you.

[@fatboydan02]

it's still good advice for anyone else watching this video .In addition,most of the time RockAuto has the part for less .

[@babbalouie3166]

As every chrisfix video...excellently done. Thank you.

[@bobbofly]

The tire wiggle mostly shows the condition of the wheel bearing, but will also show ball joint slop. Better way while it's lifted like that is to pry upward with a pry-bar between the pavement & lower control arm while watching the joints for vertical/horizontal play.

[@HellFire178]

I just learned i have a ball joint problem. I Respect the good sound quality of this channel

[@John.Skelton]

Lol!! This is literally the GREATEST car channel on KZbin!! Anything I have EVER needed has been on THIS channel! This guy is like the Steven Hawking of fixing cars! 😂😂

[@lindelaninzima2602]

I found this to be very useful as my car has been making such a noise...thanks a lot my guy

[@georgemartinez8434]

Chris fix you are the man!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks! Glad the video was helpful!

[@nitinbhosale01]

Good video Chris. Please consider making a video showing all the parts of a car and its importance.

[@nothingforyouhere418]

Yeah that should be a nationwide gradeschool class

[@HAKAMALAKADEEKYDODA]

This guy has saved me thousands of dollars in repairs at a mechanic. I'm definitely no pro but because of these videos I can fix pretty much anything on my car by myself

[@chrisfix]

That's what I love to hear! I'm glad you've saved that much from the videos!

[@saltycherrypie6918]

Just had my ball joint changed and this confirms everything i felt/heard and what the mechanic told me, thanks again !

[@felipetelleztorres967]

Men ! the best tutorial . Bravo 👏🙌👍 thank you

[@Heartbreakervq]

00:14 when you and the homie wanna test the suspension ;)

[@drtpredatorcontrol]

You can replace the upper ball joint by cross referencing the Ford Ranger/Motorcraft Part Number and pressing the ball joint out for Mazda B Series Pickups.

[@midhun6147]

Motorcraft is sub par compared to Mazda Genuine Parts

[@BlastingDUBSTEP]

Just got an ‘00 ranger and I’m saving all of these older videos for once I get the frame rot taken care of. Please do more videos on your ‘01 Mazda b/ranger in the future!! That license plate bulb video saved me from attempting to splice in a new bulb socket when some wd40 and fine sandpaper was enough to make a good connection again!

[@youtubeusingatisdumb]

Restoring an old van. I appreciate the videos. Thanks.

[@yazidabdullah7964]

Keep on trucking bro love your work and tutorials thanks a million

[@chrisfix]

+Yazid Abdullah thanks! I'm glad the videos are helpful!

[@elizabethmills278]

Thank you so much you’re amazing, Especially for a girl that lifts the hood on her car and I can usually pinpoint what is wrong I just can’t fix it, this one guy needed help on and just by the sound alone that is exactly what my car sounds like..⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏👍♠️

[@hawaiiansunrise8984]

Nice and simple, quick and to the point. Overall a great video! Thanks

[@justsomecoolprayingmantisd6422]

You my friend just made yourself a new subscriber 🤝🤝. I’m actually surprised I wasn’t already 😐. But thank you for taking the time reading my other comment and liking it.. you good people 🤝

[@chrisfix]

Welcome aboard and thanks a lot!

[@justsomecoolprayingmantisd6422]

@chrisfix - 🫡 thank you buddy 🤝 🇺🇸

[@sheldonm3535]

Just changed the front pair of ball joints and front pair of control arms on our old Toyota. What a diff! It scares me the amount of ppl driving around with old vehicles with bad ball joints. I’ve seen tons of old Lexus’ with wheels fallen off.

[@PivotCrocodile]

holy shit i went thru 9 videos and none of them mentioned squeaking noises my boy christopher fixtopher came in clutch

[@madkatblitz]

Il check mine later too. Heard some unsual sound.

[@nekoroms]

in reality only the excessive play and if its totally too stiff means the joint is totally ruined..squeaking is just annoying but nothing else (might also mean the ball has something rubbing inside and will ruin it soon)

[@SLOWELK307]

@ Chris Fix thank you for these videos! Question: Do I need to get an alignment done after replacing the lower ball joints or control arms??

[@christophchamberlain8025]

Great vids chris helps me all the time bro

[@chrisfix]

Awesome! Glad to hear it!!!

[@orlandochauke1578]

Hey Chris...you really saved my a# on this one. I had the same problem but didn't know what was it....I wanted to replace the whole suspension but didn't have money to do so. Fortunately while I waited I came through one of your videos about ball joints. Thank God I was your subscriber, otherwise I probably wouldn't have seen the video.

[@dynalifter]

Thanks!

[@dynalifter]

I was so sure that my lower ball joint was going bad that I actually bought the ball joint and rented a press on the way home. I tried wiggling the tire - nothing. I tried putting a crowbar under the tire and lifting - nothing. I felt around to see if the boot was leaking or torn- nothing. And then my hand came across the bottom of the dust shield- and it was rubbing against one of the bars! I can handle a dust shield tonight!

[@amin6046]

Hi Chris, Thanks for the video, however it is a bit too basic in my opinion..... different suspension types have different methods of checking the ball joints. Please elaborate where to Jack up the vehicle based on suspension type to relieve it from spring tension to properly check the balljoint.

[@davidharper4418]

clear and concise.

[@stephensalisbury9145]

Over bottom

[@ff5gus]

Plus you'll hear a pop when you make a turn while driving.

[@ivanflores3733]

It happens to me when I’m slowing down before I get to the light to stop

[@lizapineda2514]

Yeap. That was the same sound I had a couple of days ago. Great video. Right to the point without beating the bush! I took off the right tire and thought it was the metal part that is behind the rotor and I pushed it back. The sound was gone, but it came back again briefly and it was gone again. I decided to take my car to the mechanic, and he showed me that the lower ball joint it was loose. Thank you for your video. Very helpful!

[@philb1516]

Insanely practical video, bravo!

[@justaguy4real]

Your explanation at 1:05 proved to me that some mechanics are crooks as they tried to chives me or were simply stupid themselves.

[@herbah121general]

Great Video Man. Thanks for sharing!

[@chrisfix]

+Herbert Delaney No problem! Glad the video was helpful!

[@lawscott978]

You have to unload the ball joint to check it's play...These were completely wiped out so it wouldn't matter but jacking the vehicle up under the lower control arm shows its true condition..

[@bikemcg1361]

True on short-long arm ("SLA") suspensions, which are often found on pickup trucks and older SUVs; not so much on McPherson struts suspensions (most passenger cars).

[@ross6000]

Dude, you're good! Excellent, accurate advice. It"s succinct, to the point, and your visuals are extremely helpful.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot!

[@byk57]

Short but very informative video. Just what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@shahriazamin326]

plz make more parts test video

[@ScanAlone]

Please visit my channel to see vehicles video of DIY repair and maintenance.... If you found useful please subscribe too

[@josh-n-misti8432]

Great video, thank you! Helped out a lot.....Thanks Bro

[@briankoz6622]

Chris Fix, I really do appreciate your videos. I've never regretted subscribing your Channel, thank you for your VAST wealth of knowledge.

[@peace4world84]

Thanks for sharing this video. That's what happening to my honda i know what to do now

[@chrisfix]

Glad the video was helpful

[@maxxmatlock212]

You just blew my mind.....I thought it was my inner tie rods. I'm checking both just as a precaution. Upper ball joints are good. Lowers I honestly haven't checked. But I keep hearing a clunking noise in the front end

[@TheMotorman1981]

Thanks for the video...I faced balljoint failure problem two times on the road..It was a serious problem..I'll try to check for the balljoints through the instructions given in the video

[@bodhitree33]

Customer: The Labour on fixing those ball joints, how much does that cost? Mechanic: yes.

[@skinnydipper3493]

Its actually not a hard fix if you are a little mechanically minded. You can buy or maybe borrow ball joint drifts too bang them loose. Take out the old ones and install new ones. Will need a wheel alignment though.😊

[@mattevans1643]

All you need is a breaker bar with your lug nut sized socket. A wrench for the castle nut if your ball joints have them, a socket a wrench combo for the balljoint bolts, and a hammer. All of which, if you're an adult you should have in your house. It's one of the easiest repairs to do, which mechanics charge alot for because they have to charge you for the hour, even if it's a 20 minute job.

[@nickcimino3778]

Rev up your ball joints!

[@elkzadorjp]

Hahaha.

[@MASTERoQUADEMAN]

Instantly seals lips after said statement

[@kelinjohnson7421]

Dun dun dun Dudu dun dun dun Dudu dun lol

[@michaelfoye1135]

All that ball joint examining and he didn't even say turn your head and cough.

[@EliteNK]

Lol

[@timstover414]

I laughed a little

[@sheaslager6279]

My kind of video, ChrisFix. To the point. No beating around the bush.

[@E.Fleming9PS]

And here I was thinking that sound was normal

[@lmsubman243]

I was wondering why my car made such a racket while driving over small imperfections in the road?...."I GOT UP-DOWN, SQUIGGLY-SOUNDS, coming from bad ball joints 😭

[@gmannubs6812]

If yer front end goes all PIDGEON TOED and KNOCK KNEED, yer balljoints are probably screwed

[@pgo301]

Getting that on my Dodge Rampage, Thanks for that tidbit of knowledge.

[@Batwoman01]

My ball joint just went. I saw this video and it was very informative! I got to see the actual part and I also got some pointers. Awesome job on the video!😊

[@chrisfix]

I'm glad you found the video informative!

[@kriskollmar9728]

Bravo man. You’ve been my go to source of info more than you know. Thanks so much for this channel.

[@66carterj]

Your jack has a bad ball joint 😂

[@chrisfix]

Something like that haha

[@monsterhog1118]

If you have a ford explorer then you have bad ball joints

[@janetsers4895]

sounds like every Ford on the road

[@backyardburnouts8846]

janet sers I'm guessing you drive a Chevy that's had 7 engine swaps and a rebuilt transmission?

[@backyardburnouts8846]

And new radio , no gm radio last long

[@remowilliams623]

I have to say, I have watched several of your videos, You either went to shop class in school or you come from a family of mechanics. You are good the video is great and you are very straightforward. All this on a driveway. You should look into investing in a shop, I don't know how much you read before and but I enjoy watching your videos. I have subscribed to your channel. I'm an old man and been around cars and grease all my life it seems, but I have learned a few tricks from you. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@mikekolb3912]

I’m a simple guy, I see a ChrisFix video and I press the like button!

[@ArcticAstrophysics]

Non greasable ball joints suck

[@chrisfix]

ArcticAstrophysics Yea, they do!

[@simeus55]

You need gloves. Great video

[@oldmansilas559]

I knew it was a Ford. As soon as I heard that squeak.

[@theblackproject-ard1221]

Thanks for the vid Chris. I've been wondering what's the noise I'm hearing, you pinned point it!

[@getfitron155]

this is the Chris fix I like short and to the point

[@cbjueueiwyru7472]

Dirt and wooder

[@timmypstyle]

Soapy wooder

[@dennisrowe3860]

This video literally just saved me about $100 at the local Pep Boys for a suspension diagnostic! I was driving my hummer H2 through the local Wendy’s drive-through and made a pretty sharp turn and all of a sudden I started hearing the squeaking noises. I also noticed that my driver side front tire is leaning a bit. Being far from home, I had no jack to lift the vehicle. So I go on KZbin and type in “ do ball joints squeak when they go bad?” And lo and behold this video pops up and the vehicle in the video sounds exactly the same as my H2……. Next up!! Ordering some kryptonite ball joints.

[@justsomecoolprayingmantisd6422]

You da man Chris.🤝

[@ded6642]

Thank u . This helped soo much in determining a problem i could not seem to get a straight answer on for awhile now. Complete and only exacltly what needs to be said. Again Thank u.

[@chrisfix]

Glad the video was helpful!

[@ilickcarpet]

I love your voice, it's so soothing after a stressful day.

[@Nomadcreations]

Yes Very Clear & Concise info, & many here Think Samely! Good Vid Chris!!!

[@klepetar]

jeez Chris.. you've been so useful for me since i bought that used 350z.. thanks for this one..