How to: Ford Ranger 2wd Lower Ball Joint Replacement

[@4DIYers]

Amazon links for the OTC Ball Joint Tool Kit which was used in the video: USA: amzn.to/3pKYSkn Canada: amzn.to/3rhTllI

[@jonmitchell9019]

Ball joint press is only needed to put it back on. If you put the jack under the lower control arm and jack it up to pressure and hold the lower arm you have hit that with one half hit and it will come right out and save 10 minutes putting that ball joint press on there.

[@lionelgarza71]

This is really good video on how to do a ball joint removal thank you so much

[@4DIYers]

You are very welcome and thank you for the kind words!

[@jimmy_james_7796]

Easy to follow and understand, thanks for sharing!

[@4DIYers]

Thank you!

[@Northerner68]

Great video. This is exactly what I need. I have the same whip with tortion bar suspension. Gonna do this and the outer tie rods on both sides.

[@4DIYers]

Thank you and glad I could help! Yours must be a 4wd?

[@patjohnson6571]

Great video. Very timely also. My 2006 Ranger 2WD failed inspection for a lower ball joint yesterday.

[@4DIYers]

Thank you. I'll have an upper control arm and tie rod replacement in the upcoming weeks. Just currently finishing up an exhaust system for this truck.

[@dont.ripfuller6587]

ball joints aren't on any state inspection checklist that I've ever seen. how bad mustthey have been that they were noticed? and why would you be driving a round like that?

[@WGMedia]

@@dont.ripfuller6587 they are on Maryland's list

[@dont.ripfuller6587]

@@WGMedia well, that's crazy to me , from okalhoman and Texas area

[@skenney6040]

Thanks so much for the video. It was a big help. And very informative. Tork specs and everything.

[@starlingsimmons6583]

Just ordered a pair of those for my 1999 Ford ranger XLT. I'm pretty much having to change my whole front suspension because some idiot that I bought the truck from pretty much messed it up and I didn't know til after I bought it but after I put on the new lower ball joints (because the have holes in them and don't hold any grease anymore) and switch out my control arm bushings (passenger side control arm had way too much play) and switch out my spindles(3" lifted spindles, one got severely damaged and it was on the passenger side aswell) it Should be a great driving truck lol.

[@4DIYers]

Sounds like quite the job but at least you have peace of mind that it's done right and that maintenance is done for along time. I have plenty more Ranger repair videos if you're seeking addition info too :)

[@stephenhopkins9541]

Great step by step video.

[@4DIYers]

Thank you!

[@r3d1911]

And I thought my ranger frame was Rusty! Holy crap! Lol you gotta link to how you cleaned up that frame rust?

[@4DIYers]

I have three videos on the subject: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX_Cn2edpaiiqK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYuZpXWQacakj80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmWbgWWgobSEo7M

[@misscivic9567]

Gave ya a thumbs up :D keep up the great work

[@4DIYers]

Awesome, thank you so much for the support!

[@nicholassoviak2386]

Instead of buying anything you can just use a wrench across the top sleeve instead of the press piece to solve the clearance issues with the ball joint press

[@JeffTheHokie]

An inner bearing race fits perfectly.

[@007jhagga]

like the green impact . which one is it? or can you put a link?

[@4DIYers]

That would be the OEMTOOLS 24481 1/2" impact, here is the link www.mobiledistributorsupply.com/24481-heavy-duty-1-2-in-drive-jacob-s-chuck-impact-wrench-oem

[@vim_usr2753]

If you need to install a new upper control arm as well as a lower ball joint, does the order in which you install them matter?

[@4DIYers]

It doesn't matter, just make sure to get an alignment done once the upper control arms are replaced.

[@joshuahilliard9549]

After installation will the vehicle need an alignment?

[@u4eeahh676]

I'm going to do this job on a 99 Mazda the control arm kit that I bought doesn't have a new pinch bolt do you happen to know by cross reference what size that bolt is ? Thinking it's a M10 65mm not sure .....

[@SVP910]

I went to home depot and matched it cost me $1.79

[@Notasheepleandneverwillbe]

I have to assume that you are somewhere in the north east judging by all that rust .

[@Eldela_moto3334]

En México con un martillo y un desarmador las cambiamos en 45minutos

[@joseaguinaga7670]

what ball joint press are you using? can add a link?

[@4DIYers]

Not sure where you're located, but here are the links for Canada and USA. Canada: amzn.to/3rhTllI USA: amzn.to/3pKYSkn

[@Gh0stdc01]

Are these ball joints directional

[@4DIYers]

Nope, but they maybe an option depending on which you order and what type of suspension mods you have done to your truck.

[@joelrivera2310]

Good

[@4DIYers]

Thank you!

[@AlQaeda198]

Hey guys how how much harder is this on a 4wd?

[@epsilon4052]

Basically the same process. The only difference is the half shaft that you might need to disconnect for the room but you probably don’t.

[@NX4.6GT315]

4:50

[@dannydavidsen1036]

Why is no one posting how to. Remove upper bail joints

[@camshirling2419]

Just did them the other day. If you go to autozone you can get the upper control arm/ upper ball joint 1 piece assembly which makes it so much easier. It only consists of 3 bolts and it's pretty self explanatory once you take the wheel off.

[@epsilon4052]

I know this is a 4 year old video but god damn. It feels like my castle nuts are welded on to the lower control arm. Yes I made sure I was twisting the right way. I used a breaking bar with a 12 foot steel pipe as leverage still nothing. I used penetrating fluid before hand waited 30 minutes then did it. I tried heating it up with a torch and still nothing I have no idea I might just cut it off.

[@billhumfleet1048]

How much does upper and lower ball joints cost for a 99 for ranger two wheal drive

[@knownbarkert6153]

My auto parts store charges 33 a piece for uppers and 26 a piece for lowers

[@007jhagga]

what a rusty truck... clean then paint it.I would sandblast it first.

[@4DIYers]

Already covered in another video, but with a more friendly at home method.