How to remove and install ball joints without a press using only a floor jack and hammer

[@Needy234]

Need more people willing to show the "no tool just get er done" way of things, thanks man!

[@WHATTHEFIX]

That's right! Sometimes the "wrong way" is the only way you have available to you! Thanks for watching!

[@itssteve6018]

That would be nice, except for the fact that he used a powered chisel and a grinder. So much for "no tool".

[@AndreBarnett]

You’re the first person to mention that the original ball joints are pressed and crimped from factory. That’s an important tip that everyone seems to forget to mention

[@coltsman2917]

I was running out of ideas and this worked. I appreciate the video

[@brolysadvocate]

you really helped me today. I was looking up how to get that ball joint back into the knuckle while it was still attached to the control arm. After I took the tie rod off I was able to get a jack up under the joint and wiggle it back n forth until it clicked in after a couple of jacks. I was working in the clutch of time too...outside...in Chicago winter....so yeah, thanks!

[@zme1936]

❤you are my hero all stranded in the highway. There are not many tools, but man, i came across this video and man we made it❤

[@jclevey3806]

I just used a 2 prong gear puller and 2 sockets to replace the ball joint on my 1994 dodge spirit today. Buying that gear puller is the best investment I've ever made.

[@norris5353]

Struggled for ages trying to get the ball joint in and just couldn't. Had a quick look on here, found this post and hey presto, job done so Thanks all the way from the UK 👍🏻

[@JPAutoService]

Good job making do with what you have. I have found that the necessary tool is almost always within arm's reach and the proper tool doesn't always meet it's expectations. Also, almost nothing can be done without a hammer.

[@WHATTHEFIX]

Very true!

[@SofaKingnerdie]

ty! no one has mentioned factory stamping on the joint and you just made it clear i can remove it! ty

[@supplycoffee9219]

Tip, I had to do this for a cv axle replacement, get a lil pry bar in there and just wiggle it up and down, did the charm for me without having a dead blow and not risking damaging the control arm

[@DagoMongo]

Thank you. I have been fighting this damn ball joint install. I broke 2 of the C-clamps. Thank you again!

[@Eagle_1985]

Good video and awesome He-Man shirt !!!

[@WHATTHEFIX]

Hahaaha. I have the POWER!

[@craftrunner]

Just use a heavy duty G clamp with either two sockets, or go to your plumbing supply shop and buy a couple of plumbing sockets to suit the diameter, or even an exhaust repair shop and get some pipe off cuts to suit. You will also need just a couple of short pieces of flat bar about 6mm thick and 50mm long to cover the ends so the clamp can push on. Saves all that smashing of the control arm which can't be good for it

[@WHATTHEFIX]

More than one way to skin a cat!

[@michaelclinton5808]

Yep was gonna buy a decent tool set for this but after reading this and the fact that I’ve got plenty of g clamps and sockets I’m now not gonna waste my money on it, my mate does that hammers drop links and uses bars to lever the anti roll bar just looking at him like you know you can just raise the suspension and it’ll come straight out right. If there’s a harder stupider way of doing things someone’s doing it out there……. Anyway thanks for the tip that’s money saved

[@robbiesharp311]

You just described a balljoint press.

[@MrJayo73]

I was wanting to try this but what a pita that looks. I've done this plenty of times by just going to autozone and renting the tool. But at least I know what it takes without the right tools.

[@WHATTHEFIX]

Ya. It’s a total PITA. Lol. But sometimes you are far from running down to a parts store and have to get by. Thanks for commenting

[@acfamily2226]

Great job buddy you just proved Me that it's always possible 👌👌

[@EarnYaBonez]

Was that lower ball joint put in, in the right direction?

[@WHATTHEFIX]

I think so. The truck still drives in the right direction ;)

[@justinmeadows2173]

WHAT THE FIX best response ever

[@SaravanaKumar53]

@@justinmeadows2173 that was some stupid question right there, i never knew ball joint needs directions. if they needed to be be, sure there would provide notches, but then again, an area that need to be pressed having notches?

[@themann8243]

His question is legit. Jeeps ball joints must be pressed from top to bottom. Corollas from bottom to top

[@jonhall7188]

Never put anti seize inside the rim of the control arm where the ball joint goes. Also, you can go to any of your auto parts stores and rent a ball joint press. One small mishap while using the jack to press and the entire weight of the vehicle shifts and you better pray that the jack stands do not shift with it. I have witnessed this happen and is extremely dangerous.

[@TheDunceMafia]

Exactly one reason no one has made a video like this like yeah go use a jack to press your lower balljoint in and out, then vehicle shifts and falls on someone following the video and tries to sue etc , also i would like to know how you do the upper considering the strut is not holding the upper control arm down, if you work in a shop and expect to be doing balljoints often i really recommend purchasing a balljoint press it will save so much time and potentially save you in the end

[@techscrew2]

This is a lie, my auto spares shop doesn’t have a ball joint press to hire, in fact none of the 10 I’ve visited have one for hire.

[@jerryholbrook13]

Is this still possible if the ball joint is inside a lower control arm?

[@johngranato2673]

I'll use the C-Clamp-style press from my local auto parts.

[@Mike-we3rb]

Does this work with a 4 pound deadblow or 2 pound hammer? And removing a ball joint from knuckle sleeve?

[@dennisclemons9249]

Great tutorial for a DIY'er with limited tools. Only problem was that the volume of your voice was low so I turned it up then got blasted by the 99dB guitar. Not sure what purpose it served. At least match it to volume level of the rest of the production.

[@anthonypena1610]

Ima try this when I get home

[@krkmofet4189]

Thank you bunches. Omg you are guardian of the weak

[@frederickclemmons3822]

Anybody know what bit he use on that drill to clean out the bore on the control arm?

[@tonycrillis1740]

Wire bush probably

[@rossbrumby1957]

Instead of bashing the hell out of the lower arm to fit the new joint, use a large socket over the top of the ball joint and hit that- the hammer blows will transmit more force directly where its needed and require less hitting. Also avoids making it look like captain caveman is working on their front end.

[@JonathanGomez-kx6xh]

Thank you for tip ✌🏼

[@stephenmorris8187]

I've had the hardest time trying to get those damn things in. I've searched for the proper tools to install and it seems like no one carries them anymore. I would buy new lowers but the dealer and the aftermarket no longer sell lower control arms for square body Chevys...

[@gracegroup7361]

Don’t get hurt. Always use the right ball joint separator.

[@robertjohnson-454]

I think I would maybe put the jack under the control arm and hit the top of the ball joint.

[@Interestingstuff6909]

Ball joints on an awkward angle. Don't put more pressure on one side, or the ball joint will pop out of its seat.

[@briantruck2284]

Good work

[@Osoclever]

Ty

[@nedoscarsandfishingvideos5500]

You can rent tool for free at autozone and do it right

[@notor1oussavag335]

Nedo the car guy Nedo not free

[@NA-OK]

No you can’t. You have to pay $150 to rent it so if you don’t return it then you’ve paid for it. I went to autozone and this is what the manager said. It’s not free unless you return it and get your $150 back when you return. So there is an upfront cost that is returned when done.

[@nedoscarsandfishingvideos5500]

N A so You didn’t pay for anything They are keeping your deposit when you return Tool you get your money beck so it is free Didn’t cost you anything

[@NA-OK]

Nedo the car guy Nedo as expected you have zero reading comprehension. You CANNOT RENT THE TOOL WITHOUT HAVING THE $150 to put down for the RENTAL TO START WITH.... AS I STATED THE FIRST TIME! And as I stated the first time IFFFFFFFFFF YOU RETURN IT THEN AND ONLY THEN DO YOU GET THE MONEY BACK! So as stated the first time in an attempt to get you to comprehend the written language IFFFFF you have the money upfront then you can rent it so it IS NOT FREE UPFRONT MORON!!!! It’s $150... which you can buy a new one yourself for $50. If you’re doing the job yourself chances are most people ( that means most not all people for your non comprehending self ) can’t afford a shop to do it! Hence the reason they would want to rent for free, BUT it is NOT FREE UP FRONT!!! You HAVE TO HAVE $150.00 UP FRONT TO RENT THE TOOL!!!!!!!! That is not the same as FREEEEEEEE!!! That is PAY NOW and if you return it then we will refund you your rental FEE making it FREE IFFFFF YOU PAY UP FRONT!!!

[@scarling9367]

Not to mention, this helped me with a stuck ball joint in a control arm. I have the separator fork, but it wasn't working. The tool used for the job wasn't doing the job.

[@kvngjaden2805]

Just saying for anyone watching this do no put lock thread on the brake bolts!! Over time it will cause it to be stuck on causing you problems.

[@MacAutoDiag]

WHAT THE FIX?!

[@joeh690]

i guess it works but you damaged the new BJ with all that banging on it, chances are that will weaken it down the road.

[@kiid1730]

This guy thinks like my dad👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👍

[@Hawnboii]

This works good honestly. I had to do my tundra lower ball joint and trynna get that fucker off for 4 days. I tried this method sorta worked but I was getting desperate. I literally jacked up the whole truck maybe like a quarter inch off the jacket ands so the whole trucks weight would be on the ball joint and hammered that sucker till it came out. I know it wasn’t safe but I was really desperate 😂

[@dunnbizzy79]

Nice pro tip, thanks

[@ctg8563]

I hear Kfan playing in the background.

[@WHATTHEFIX]

Lol. Right you are

[@edwardg9695]

Came close to the fender when you hammered the lower ball joint out

[@dflex4180]

who cares

[@mtbaird89]

you didn't show the removal of the ball joint!!

[@jonnytheexplorer4844]

Thanks you helped me

[@damianmoll7796]

Thanks

[@Umbrella387]

Got a subscriber

[@frankwoodman6496]

Save the time and energy and buy a press instead fighting with it

[@dflex4180]

u dont get it ? he showing u other ways if u dont have the money for the press

[@briantruck2284]

& only use it one's

[@Herbertti3]

Better force new joint in somehow rather than keep going with loose one when money is tight.

[@shanedottie]

Smart man

[@yammi1325]

You didn’t show a damn thing. Waste of time.

[@r3dhorse]

Just rent the press from the shop. It's free and you don't have to go through all this extra stuff.

[@linkgroundwalker]

Works like a charm.

[@mikemader1226]

Just wanted to comment just bc its #69...🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ Great video btw

[@shanegooding1973]

Took off way to much parts for a ball joint removal.

[@seattledelgado7735]

Freakin knuckle came off but the ball joint stayed in the hold

[@jonwallace7015]

Mouse knuckle

[@mehere3013]

he skips part he does it

[@thomaswall6358]

can barely hear you!!!

[@mystakilla]

Great job, nothing goes that well for me with just a hammer and jack though.

[@WHATTHEFIX]

HAHA... Years of experience with a BFH!

[@noahscott7272]

So i should just buy a press then? Got it!

[@WHATTHEFIX]

That's fantastic! I own one as well, and it is A LOT easier than doing it this way. However, there are people out there without the means, the time, the finances, to own or use one. This video is to help those in that position be able to perform the job with limited resources. Thanks for watching!

[@M.C.Turnt69]

Kinda like breaking free a spindle nut with a breaker bar, cheater pipe, and a floor jack (hoping it doesn't lift the car off the jack stands this time) if you don't have access to an impact wrench or something proper.

[@DeezNuts-mi5gr]

Rocking kfan. Lol

[@WHATTHEFIX]

Yup! haha

[@mediaguy4037]

Just rent a ball joint press from auto zone, return it and get your money back and save yourself from getting hurt.

[@WHATTHEFIX]

You’ve missed the point guy. Sometimes people don’t have the money to lay down for security deposit for the tool. Or they live so damn far away from a parts store that rents them that it’s just not realistic. Thanks for watching! Everyone has their own take.

[@sman112191]

@@WHATTHEFIX that's why I looked this up. Didn't have the money to rent the press

[@OmgiTzWreckz]

@@WHATTHEFIX great video but what do I do if my ballpoint presses in updwards lol can’t afford the tool eitherr

[@jonhall7188]

That's what I'm saying. It doesn't cost anything as long as you return it. Renting a tool is A LOT cheaper than paying medical bills. This video is an accident waiting to happen for some people.

[@S60RGT]

@@OmgiTzWreckz use an impact socket and a hammer to knock the old one out, then use a bigger socket and a rubber mallet to tap the new one back in

[@johnnyreb280]

What's up with all the useless crazy ass overly loud music..damn..?