How to Replace Front Lower Ball Joints 2006-10 Dodge Charger

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Modern suspensions combine a number of moving parts for safe and stable handling. The ball joint is the crucial moving component that ties those parts together. The ball-in-socket joint can wear out and loosen over time. Or, the rubber protective boot can tear, allowing contaminants to seize the joint. Bad ball joints are a common failure point on vehicle inspections because they lead to unsafe driving conditions. Fortunately, they are relatively easy to replace with the right know-how. This video shows you how to install new, quality TRQ ball joints on your 2006-10 Dodge Charger.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2006 Dodge Charger
2007 Dodge Charger
2008 Dodge Charger
2009 Dodge Charger
2010 Dodge Charger
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oqL/1AX...
• 18mm Socket 1aau.to/oht/1AX...
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/oht/1AX...
• Ball Joint Press
• Snap Ring Pliers
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oke/1AX...
• Brake Parts Cleaner
• Cloth Rags 1aau.to/ocu/1AX...
• Copper Anti-Seize
• Liquid Thread Locker
• Paper Towels 1aau.to/ocu/1AX...
• 6mm Allen Wrench 1aau.to/oF/1AXA...
• Hammer 1aau.to/oeG/1AX...
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[@jlrockafella]

Finally someone made a really good video on this👍

[@stevec3465]

I want the uncut version. 😂 You made that look too easy. Great video.

[@mayken6661]

No s**t

[@Noahcarlson66]

Replaces both of my lower front ball joints and all I did was turn the wheel and didn’t have to take of any other parts

[@donwolfjr1]

I can't say thank you enough for this video!!! Lol. I am working on my '09 Challenger SE (3.5L) and I will be doing all/most of this soon, and this video is definitely MORE helpful than I thought it would be!! (I only thought that because I was ONLY looking for how to remove/replace the lower ball joint and I get a LOT more info on torque specs, and other very useful tips!!!) THANK YOU!!! : ) Don W., OHIO! PS...I also LOVE how he did this video without all the bs (which includes useless music, lol.) that everyone else seems to think is so cool! Lol... It's just his voice, great useful tips, and tech, and plain and simple!!! : )

[@Rickfyoutube]

Looks like it was running oversized tires. Liner rub and upper ball joint bolt shaved. Nice.

[@ken5ism]

Dude...this is the best video by far! 2thumbs up! I'm subscribing now.

[@Tracks777]

amazing stuff

[@childofthesun5468]

Man this video is so cool. How much foot lbs. are you using to press out lower ball joint? I ask because I plan on buying a cordless impact. I've tried the Bedrock Flinstone hammer way.😆

[@angelf9800]

Nice 👍🏻 You make it look so easy.

[@cameronmurray5677]

What about the upper ball joints you didn’t replace those and they looked brand new do you replace them? Do you have too when you replace the bottom how do you know it’s the ball joint

[@williamcattr267]

How about a few videos on rear suspension work for the 2006=2010 Dodge Charger/Chrysler 300 series?

[@TRQ]

+William Cattr We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@gyver471]

Can you replace the ball joint without removing the knuckle from the car?

[@denors1]

what was the size of the receiving tube to install the new ball joint?

[@steveperez6511]

I just unbolt a 10mm bolt and uplug the cable from the rear of the dust plate only.

[@joeytroutman9506]

Man without this video I would be divorced right now. Thank you for saving my marriage! 😜

[@Mrjdblchr]

I tried pressing my balljoint out with the balljoint kit and while using the drill it started to press against it but then it stopped. What amI doing wrong?

[@aaronleet6547]

What ball joint press did you use?

[@dustynnorton3675]

Id also like to know

[@dodgeyaussie]

This is just about the best "how to" video I've seen. Straight to the point with no unnecessary nonsense

[@jerryatricks4168]

You made it look so easy. I have that same ball joint removal kit but I see you're using a different reciever tube. When I use mine, the tube slips off the knuckle because it doesn't seat correctly.

[@EpicChubs05]

I want to thank you and other creators for having these EXTREMELY helpful videos, because of your and other videos I was able to successfully change the suspension on my sisters charger. Thanks for giving me the confidence with your helpful videos to help out my family and get comfortable working on cars.

[@Broadback3504]

This guy is awesome!!! Quick instructions, no fluff, & gets down to business...keep 'em coming!!!

[@TRQ]

+Leslie Hector Thanks for the feedback! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@jrm523]

One thing that I've always done when tightening suspension parts is use a second jack to jack up the hub to simulate it sitting on the ground and then torque the bolts. Obviously, this would be much easier if you have a lift. The primary purpose of this is to ensure everything seats properly before tightening. Not sure if it makes a difference, however, I track my car and take any precautions that I can.

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+Janson McCreery Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team. 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@JoseRuiz-eb3gn]

Part number on that removal tool???

[@anthonykeel1058]

Thank you for a great video! I had been putting off replacing both my ball joints on my Chrysler 300C for 3 years, they both got so bad I had to do it. Passenger one took me 5 hours was very stubborn and removed the entire knuckle like you did in the video and on another day tackled the drivers side and took me 1 hour 50 minutes to do and did not remove the knuckle. But did however have to apply heat to the drivers side one. Replaced both forward lower control arms, rack and pinion and both outer tie rods the same time.

[@andresalonso637]

How much did everything cost you? I have to do the same but the rack and pinion

[@anthonykeel1058]

@@andresalonso637 I purchase Detroit Axle on eBay, both front lower control arms $47.49, both front lower ball joints $26.55 and inner/outer tie rod set with boots $34.58. I was concerned about the price as it’s way too cheap but has held up for over 3k miles thus far.

[@acura137]

Bonk

[@Spider-man-k3h]

Hey wow bro u have your own channel now salute to you I use to see you on 1A auto videos I know I’m not tripping 🤘🏾💯

[@allenwilson6585]

The best how to I have seen.

[@zikiflx]

!! Mine blew up like a mini bomb literally because I had to heat it up with the torch because it would not come out!! Now my question is why did it blew up like that?? 👈

[@4leafmetal]

I love it when he gets excited by the old ball joint finally starting to move. "OoOooo!"

[@Allegronaut]

You're supposed to turn the nut another 90° after torquing to 50 lbft.

[@jrm523]

Great video btw! Clear, concise, and good camera angles.

[@ktizal21519]

This how u make a video all his convo is about the job that it

[@AngelRivera-uk7gx]

Wow perfect video

[@tylersims2495]

Are they non adjustable?

[@Tracks777]

lovely stuff

[@Mr.Mashup]

I’m working on my magnum and the intermediate shaft is stuck on the upper shaft both lower and upper bolts are removed but I just can’t pry the upper and intermediate shaft apart HELP .

[@garycorbin2789]

Fantastic video , Len it's a great help more than you know

[@johndavies1843]

Extremely informative. However, you did not show thee most important part. How you got to and removed the bolt for the 1 lower control arm, from the Body! Ugh. Smh.. well, onward google!

[@superslick_gaming1499]

So I have replaced everything on the front end and installed all of it but my ball joints on both sides are the only thing that won’t go in I’ve been beating on the spindle and got each one half way in by hitting the spindle what do I do? (Ball joint press has wrong pieces so tried to improvise)

[@terryrush5585]

Dam, you make this look easy

[@brianbrian3971]

this guy's a serious technician I'd say one of the best

[@jordanchamberlain4377]

Is this the same process for an 07 300?

[@germandale4945]

Your videos are great thank you. so detailed!!

[@analazcano6475]

I removed my lower ball, never removed anything but the actual ball joint weird

[@jt451000]

You should say what size socket you used for that clamp to get the control arm off I have the tool but needed to know what socket size it is

[@jeremyTallen1]

I have dreams of suspension bolts coming of that easy. I live in the middle of Illinois where the cars come off the lot with rust 😂

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

great video...

[@simbablacktruck]

Where can I get this exact tool from?

[@Frangelico009er]

Man I love all of your videos...every single one helped me big time...

[@jt451000]

You make removing the tie rod nut seem so east

[@danielgirouard4885]

Here I am using a hammer to get it out. 😑

[@amandanewman2125]

Anyone know the size of the snap ring

[@donpoochi]

How much this job run?

[@mayken6661]

Mine isn’t that easy!

[@brianbrian3971]

Okay so if I technician like this guy can do it in 8 minutes and the shop charges you how much money I'm just saying but this guy is really good yeah

[@roversnolan1]

Haha, 8 minutes? Your watching an edited video, time doesn't skip like this in real life.

[@thegamehunter2476]

@@roversnolan1 how long do you think it should take to replace it

[@southnyourmind]

Hey man. This guy is hilarious.

[@texweed]

Great video 👍. Thanks

[@aliceburns29]

AWESOME 👍

[@eduballen10]

what kind of brake pads are those?

[@steveperez6511]

RT brake pads semi metallic

[@AngelRivera-uk7gx]

Thank you so much

[@TRQ]

+Angel Rivera Thanks for watching our video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@maldoso76]

What’s that tool that he used to remove that control arm from the knuckle?

[@andrewreyes6279]

Advance auto parts has it to rent - shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/powerbuilt-tools-kit-3-front-end-service-kit-648626/9150006-P