Off Road Damage! Blew the Bearings OUT! Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 4x4

[@Note_Creator]

You know it's going to be a good video. When Ray is wearing pink gloves while working on a truck that has a glitter grill and mirrors.

[@chuckanderson8144]

He's supporting breast cancer awareness month. He's only off by a few months.

[@kman0146]

Maybe he ran out of work gloves and had to use his playtex dishwashing gloves.

[@philiplee658]

They are the Wife Units Marigolds 😂

[@Krelian1]

That's the Florida Man special edition.

[@RVBob]

Those are Ford gloves.

[@patrickgoodwin3085]

Love watching Ray make vehicles better again. It's very relaxing and fun.

[@jcadult101]

"It needs more work, I can feel it" Understatement of the century

[@colbiecolbie6979]

Up here in canada that backing plate wouldn’t be a problem ,it would have long retuned to where it came from!

[@rodfair5698]

Ray and Mrs. Ray (when he lets you on that is) I just wanted to say thank you for the entertainment that you provide through your channel. I’m floating in and out of hospital at the moment and any spare time I have is usually in a waiting room. BUT, any spare time I have at home…..it’s seek out Ray and “ The Spousal Unit “ for some r&r. Thanks guys, I really love your show. Sincerely, Rod

[@robertmorice4350]

❤❤same here love the content 😍❤️

[@bobimbordino3024]

Seeing this ranger makes me miss the 2001 ranger I had. It rusted out before the drivetrain failed on it at 525k miles 3yrs ago.

[@biker6991]

That swaybar link looked nasty.

[@salpalmeri1844]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@levisvarela3735]

link and balljoint are done

[@michaelpressman7203]

I'm impressed you brought it back from drive train carnage on the costumers budget .

[@tomparker7140]

I love how you talk to parts...wrenches ..and the camera/"your audience "😊 you are a super star.

[@levisvarela3735]

if i ever do a repair video it will sound like a telegraph. beep, beep beeeeeeep , beep, beep beep beep, youtube will censor it right away from me swearing in 3 different languages

[@kevincurry4735]

Morning Ray. Everything is a hammer 🔨😆. Those speakers have a lot of Bark.

[@jimwhalen6769]

You always do what is best for the customer. Sometimes it is replacing everything and sometimes it is doing bare necessities!

[@johnt.848]

That lift contributed to extra stress on the front wheel bearings. The angle of the CV joint is a giveaway.

[@philspear73]

Plus the clown shoe size tires

[@levisvarela3735]

its a typical thing, people are retarded, they want a lift kit so their truck feels like driving a Semi, but then expect all the OEM part to magically adapt and last, that CV will gone year or earlier, taking the hub in the process and likely fucking the shims in the diff

[@jerrywhalen2100]

Abused and used in the rocks I'm sure it has lasted quite a long time

[@busher69]

I wonder how many really nice trucks have been dealt the same hand as this one by their wannabe Grave Digger owners. Very few things look as ridiculous and are as useless as lifted pick-up trucks. Every one of them has this same front suspension failure waiting to happen, it's only a matter of time. Oh well, whatever floats your boat I guess.

[@bobby9195]

Wow 😳 that's a lot of pressure on that suspension,no wonder it basically ate it's self up😅, it's nice of you at least trying to help them, since their on a budget, and I get to learn as well

[@Chris_the_Muso]

This Ferd is gonna be back. Hopefully before the bearings on the other side let go.

[@JazawaToad]

I love how much of a dorky guy you are. I assume its not just a show you put on for the videos, it comes off as your natural personality. I bet you're a lot of fun to hang out and chill with.

[@HillbillyWhisperer63]

Best visual of the Carolina Squat ever!

[@markraday8071]

Good morning Ray, I knew you would get that truck back on the road again! You did a fantastic job with what you had to work with. The most important things are that first it's safe, you got it done within a tight budget and I'm sure the owner is a happy camper 💯 It's always nice to see the wife unit in action. Hope y'all have a great day and stay cool 💯🇺🇸✌️

[@darrendomke5228]

I like that there is a person that will do work (economically)!!! Much love from the tip of the mitten state!!!

[@landonashby2029]

I want to see the Tech's face when they take the inital read for the alignment. 😆

[@mq9167]

I knew you would hand straighten the backing plate instead of not using one. You always do the right thing with available parts or not.

[@EdwinSemidey]

I don't understand how people who put those large tires but don't enhance the components too handle the larger tires expect the regular components too handle it.

[@LumpyFPV]

I've got a fair bit of metalworking eduction, training, and experience and I concur: EVERYTHING. IS. A. HAMMER. Anyone on the internet that says otherwise is objectively incorrect. 🙏🏼

[@MrKbsweeney]

The dramatic music when the brake cleaner appears never fails to entertain!

[@DS246416]

it's nice to see you helping the owner out, agree rotors and pads should be changed in pairs, but you really are trying to keep the cost down :)

[@madhatter2012]

It's so nice to see Wife Unit cheerfully step in to help you when you need it. She is definitely a keeper!

[@parkinson1963]

The protection ring is a bolt keeper. Ideally you slide it up the shaft, insert the bolts, then pull the protection ring back in position.

[@obiesunstreak2409]

Can we all just pause a moment here, and look in marvel as Ray was able to find a 10mm wrench, almost instantly. This alone is one of the 3 miracles required for sainthood!

[@Rekuzan]

*A holy light shines down on the wrench as an angelic choir plays in the background* In 25 years of turning wrenches, I think I've only ever done that twice in my lifetime and both times was a miracle in and of itself!

[@derekhobbs1102]

That's because he has several strategically placed around workshop.

[@levisvarela3735]

i found mine the other day but i cant remember were i drop it, i know i put in a safe place

[@dantesinfernopurgatory7826]

As a gearhead, these automotive videos are my go-to videos during my workouts. Infinitely better than any music video or talking head pablum video.

[@justindaniels17]

You watch while working out or just listen to ray's commentary?

[@dantesinfernopurgatory7826]

@@justindaniels17 Yes.

[@MrMattDat]

Great job Ray. Very good of you to work that backing plate and keeping budget in mind!!

[@calvinevans8305]

19:08 nice work Ray. You performed a miracle. Lol That plate was a piece of bubble gum before.

[@Ed31003]

my day goes much better when i start with a Ray video - i feel like i CAN have a great day 😁

[@Andrew-ep4kw]

It's good you're replacing the whole caliper since the force that bent the bracket most likely damaged the piston seals. That happened with my 2018 Mazda 3, the wheel came off because the mechanic forgot to tighten the lug nuts. We had to replace the wheel, the fender and the lower control arm knuckle. A month later we noticed the caliper was leaking brake fluid so we had to get that replaced as well. Luckily, it was all covered by the garage's insurance.

[@levisvarela3735]

if the wheel come off ( most responsible places ) you looking at bearing hub, calliper, axle shaft and joints, i would pop the diff and look play in the carrier/ spider gears too...now buddy got his own shop, a helper kid, he just starting, so he wont turn down a job even though he knows he customer needs more, im assuming the laws in florida are pretty permissible

[@benjaminnunes9636]

You have to do what the customer wants and can afford I feel you ray

[@levisvarela3735]

customer is a dumbass, it remind of a guy i used to know, he took a dodge neon off road, and a rock on the road took off the tranny pan, dumbass didnt realize it till the car stop moving ( same road where i granade my front diff on the previous truck, dumbass, that road its a truck/jeep graveyard, fun as hell buts its mechanics special, you go in only after you order spare parts) 🙃

[@dave6199]

Hopefully he can afford a couple of wheel nuts after getting the bill

[@DonsJunkmail-vg1wt]

Well he has a tow truck 😁 ship them to outside fence if their Jerks...that's a plus...send impound notice if needed.

[@DonsJunkmail-vg1wt]

He has a tow truck.. very smart.

[@busher69]

In todays world when money and customer dictate repair, probably better off sending the job down the road. Way more trouble on the horizon then what you make on the job.

[@garynewell6947]

Another outstanding video Ray your the only reason I watch outstanding content but the most important thing is to have your self a great day Ray

[@jasonwells9050]

Great job your commentary and your positivity while you're doing these jobs are amazing I find myself using some of your catchphrases like gravity and click when I'm working

[@davidkilby1043]

My wife and I do that too

[@petersylvester2347]

Same here - washing dishes - shiny! :)

[@bearing_aficionado]

As the official bearing aficionado of this channel, I do love me some bearing videos!

[@jaygadd1805]

Thanks Ray! Got my favourite truck back on the road, identified the remaining required work, and ended the video with my favourite Casting Crowns song!😊 It's going to be: A Great Day🕊️

[@tnekkc]

I have seen Crescent wrenches used as a hammer that got buggered up threads.

[@photohounds]

Great job, given the situation. It's rewarding to keep old bombs going. I have a couple myself ❤ Keep being kind to Mrs Ray, she's a keeper apprentice.

[@hot_wheelz]

When everything is a hammer 😂😂😂 the only sad thing is that I can't help but feel that it won't be long before another wheel / axle lets go. And no Ray, not trying to take a cheap shot at you, I 100% understand commercial realities. If the owner of the vehicle doesn't want to do a full rebuild then whatever happens next is ultimately on them.

[@mtebaldi1]

Never a budget repair on safety. That said Ray knows what he's doing.

[@frazzledude]

Being cheap and on a tight budget is usually much more expensive than spending the money to do it right the first time. For example, the owner of this truck is probably not going to spend the money for a front wheel alignment. Those tires already need to be replaced, but if he doesn't do the alignment, he will just spend a lot more money on tires. It costs more up front to do a complete and thorough job, but that is what credit cards are for.

[@hot_wheelz]

@@frazzledude yep being cheap does cost more in the long run but if things are tight enough that it's a choice between keeping a roof over your head, clothes on your back, food on the table and the keeping the lights on then I also understand that from a practical standpoint sometimes people simply have to do what they have to do and try to ride out the rough patches until things improve. I am not about to give the owner of this vehicle a hard time for needing to make difficult decisions because we don't know their situation and circumstances. It's easy to sit in a glass house throwing stones, criticising others but honestly if you haven't walked a mile in the guys shoes then you've got little business telling them how they ought to live their life. One thing about Ray that I appreciate is that he understands such realities, and he does his best to make the vehicle as safe as possible given the available budget knowing that if he doesn't do the job then someone else will only likely in a far less safe manner.

[@jellomeat666]

Ol limitationslol lol p pp 0 looking

[@brettemerich3237]

Ray there is a lot of stress on on the ball joints the axle and he brakes. This truck wasn’t meant for really big tires so get ready to do the other side,get ready. Have a good day

[@johntetreault]

Yeah... We figured on the owner's lack of nuts problem when we saw the what appears to be purple glitter painted grill. 😂

[@charlesslack8090]

Shop class in 1970, first class consisted of watching a movie. "The ABC'S OF HAND TOOLS", with the main character was named "PRIMITIVE PETE". The main topic was the dangers of using your tools incorrectly! Ray must have seen the same movie, everything is a hammer and a pry bar. Nice work Ray!

[@Vondoodle]

Thanks Ray - I looked up and Chucky was there playing a Banjo - nearly spilt my coffee 😂

[@artillerest43rdva7]

yes, that was the first time I have seen pink gloves! great addition to the shop for “wife unit” when she is working on her odyssey kid transport unit. Personally I would feel very uncomfortable driving that truck with minimal treads.have your self a great day Ray!

[@azlobo7]

I like how you talk to the parts, "stay, stay stay", your my kind of mechanic.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good morning hope your day is going well Raymond @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@mattbrown5511]

That could be a nie little truck if the owner is willing to get the maintenance done. You an outstanding job as always Ray.

[@chrischallacombe3477]

Brake clean effects ALWAYS gets a like!

[@richardwarnock2789]

Ray when come across those Banjo Fittings again play some Banjo Music in the Back ground so those down to earth 🌎 people's get it!!!😊

[@richpeggyfranks490]

I've always been impressed with your skills. And now, you showcase your blacksmith metal-working skills !! Thx.

[@Flamingbear29]

Hey ray I love your videos, you have very good skills in diagnostics and I learn from it every video I watch. I am a aspiring technician in school and I watch your videos to learn more. Greats videos and very professional!

[@chosipian]

very ingenious solutions for difficult problems....

[@eddieMurphy11111]

besides you doing a great job it is nice to have the clicks back, thanks for the very good video

[@scottslattery5590]

I cant fathom how ppl can let their vehicle go so far before they think about maintenance. Good video ray!

[@leonhart2452]

On parts you can't find at a parts store you can find them at a salvage yard. Things like those bearing bolts, seal retainer, dust cover and such. If you have a you pull it yard it may take pulling the parts you are after to find good parts. Things like bolts sometimes don't come out as usable. You might to want picking up extra bolts and such just to keep on hand. There are other things that can be handy to keep around. Things like relays, lug nuts are things I collect when at the yard. They don't cost much and can save you a lot of time searching for them when you need it.

[@Ogdin3]

The 12" cresent hammer is a under rated tool.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

I used to have one that was so loose it wouldn't turn a tight bolt, but it was a great hammer/lever.

[@grassroot011]

An indispensable part of my Polish tool set .

[@jeffblackhurst]

I did the same as you with the Subaru, extractor broke off in the block of a Nissan Sentra, I bought $300 worth of drill bits to drill it out and spent almost 4 days drilling on it. My step father was a machinist and he said “how do you sharpen a tool steel bit? With a stone” I bought a stone for my Dremel and had ground through the extractor in about 30 seconds. You can do it and save money.

[@jesstreloar7706]

Installing a bearing - took a cutoff wheel and cut a slot in the old outer race. Used the cut race as the installation tool and it was easily removed.

[@georgeweisbrod1876]

R, suggestion on your metalwork, if you would have a backer hammer against the backside of what you are hitting. The plate would not bounce and metal would bend where you want it to bend. All the hammer blow is directed to shape metal and not bounce. Great video on how to make do when parts are Not available, real pro!!!

[@carlosnavarro921]

Gotta love it when you get the Wife Unit to help bleed the brakes Eric O does the same thing with Mrs. O

[@OathTaker3]

@ 3:49 the camera has a great shot of the sway bar link that looks like it might be partially worn through due to the missing bushing which I'm so surprised you didn't order to replace it because as you know they're dirtcheap & it won't look good on you if you didn't try to sell it to him and it Breaks in the very near future, over a $20ish (a set) part.

[@jimr3751]

I agree 100% percent that everything is a hammer.

[@brentgilmore3281]

Thats the best damn metal work I have ever seen buddy! It is honestly WAY better than I could have done! 😅

[@ronsloan7662]

Hey Ray, great video. Glad you coild get all those parts for it. Great work. Cheers!

[@alanknoll5540]

That was an awesome video of a hub and hub bearing repair

[@patrickdiehl6813]

LOL, In your face Troll, Brake clean to the rescue! Nice and shiny! Danger Ranger indeed! Needs Swaybar bushings and links for sure. Always nice to have the audible amp meter, let's you know the alternator is nating! Guess I was right about the audio overpowering the grinding of the bearing concert

[@jamesdearman814]

I have a 03 ranger xlt 3.0 5 sp 2wd - 84k mi, bone stock. - learning a lot about the front suspension and brakes from this vid. thanks ray.

[@surreyhustle517]

@RainmanRaysRepairs great video as always this one had a lot of carnage but I think you may have forgotten the nylon circlip which holds the CV shaft in place from going in and out of the wheel bearing assembly.

[@casualobserver1663]

I agree 👍 I have extensive experience with this setup and you are missing the circlip, kinda looking like it was already missing, and for future reference it's all the same as 95/01 explorer, other than the unit bearing and half shaft, in mid 2000 the ranger ditched the hubs and became identical to explorer

[@etowahjazz]

Loved "next on Ray's Metal working show......" LOL!!! Good job!!

[@williamduhamel7726]

Those swaybar end links should really be upgraded to solid bushings from those cheap plastic especially with all of the extra weight from the tires. You could reuse the one of the studs from the busted rotor?

[@KenzertYT]

The sway bar in these trucks does barely anything. This is an identical setup to the front IFS for the Explorers. It helps but most people take it off entirely if they take their trucks offroad.

[@TheWabbit]

Great Video Ray, I have a lot of respect for the rangers. I had a 1983 Ford Ranger 4 banger 4 speed, 2 wheel drive and around 36 MPG if I managed to take my foot off the floor. That thing was next to indestructible! I always was pushing it to get into work on time and I'd come screaming in the parking lot ( which was full ) so Instead of driving to the end to park in the field I would hit a nice angle on the ditch, jump into the field, lock up the brakes and slide into my spot. When I traded it in, the salesman at the remote used lot had to drive it a mile to the main lot, he blew a headgasket on the way! Considering the way I drove it and the punishment I put it through I was surprised it made it to 170,000 with nothing but maintenence items. Best running Ford I had ever owned. I know at least through 2007 they were still pretty awesome trucks as my daughter bought an 07 with the 6 cyl, auto. 3 years later she sold it for $1000 less than she had paid for it ( sold for $6000.00 ) and it was still great looking and ran smooth as hell!

[@rogerwilson8098]

Thanks ray..good to see you with wife unit...beauty in your video

[@yhird]

Great work Ray and Lauren.

[@jeremyr6576]

Me and my buddies used to refer to the speaker buzz as an "audio tachometer"

[@christopherten-eyck4473]

Reminds me of when I had a 1986 full size EB bronco. I did all of my own mechanical fixes. It also had lock out hubs. I put all of the part's in order that they came out, thn reassemble them in reverse order.i was a class b mechanic. Love your channel ❤️ 💕 ♥️ keep up the great work. Hello from Pa USA 🇺🇸.

[@metalhead4996]

I just automatically like the video when I start watching it. All of Ray's videos are awesome!

[@raymondeldridge6068]

No wonder he couldn’t hear or feel his wheel falling off lol 😂

[@DonsJunkmail-vg1wt]

Well he knows Troy ...and money pit Jeeps

[@DonsJunkmail-vg1wt]

Guy dragging that Ford to crap.

[@DonsJunkmail-vg1wt]

Ray..I commend you.

[@DonsJunkmail-vg1wt]

Backing plate... I can see a metal trash can lid 🙂

[@joevk6274]

"Danger Ranger" A friend of mine had a true Danger Ranger. It was a 4wd 89 standard cab with a 4 banger and a 5 speed, and it had a few scary issues. The front wheel u-joints were trashed, so it made horrific noises when he used 4wd, the driver rear cab mount bracket on the frame (right under the driver's butt) was rotted completely away (absolutely nothing left of it, and the frame was cracked where it kicked up behind the cab on the same side. He ignored all of it, because it was just a beater. Literally. He beat that thing like a rented mule both on and off road.

[@JakkiPi]

My pops made me do this 35:40 all the time. I got some big calves from doing it so much.

[@moosediver1]

I blew the front bearing on my GQ patrol with a live axle. So much easier than IFS. Love live axle suspension.

[@johndenton5555]

I notice Ray had to get help from the boss getting the brakes bled!😁 👍🇺🇸😎

[@chriskline3763]

I feel you Ray. I was in a similar situation at my shop. Gentleman had his brakes done recently at another shop and they were already metal to metal on the right side. Both front pads and rotors were replaced a month or 2 ago according to the guy. . What I wager had happened was, that the other shop had purposefully assembled the brakes wrong in hopes that he would return so they could sell him calipers. The vehicle was a F150 King Ranch edition, I believe of the 2016 variety. These particular pads are built to have inner and outer placement. They put the inner pads outboard and outside pads inboard. Obviously pads on both sides but only replaced the one rotor that was destroyed. He was happy it didn't cost him as much as the last place and he knows it was built correctly this time. He'll be back for more business with us.

[@bustedknuckle0332]

Brake jobs are so different between Michigan and Florida in order to keep the caliper surface from rusting and seizing the pads grease must be placed before adding the clips.

[@newsnowriversidesgtrock]

Love that "Gravity!"

[@verygoodboy2688]

I've been waiting for a ranger to come in!!

[@sethgibbons80]

12:47 run the outside of the old seal on the bench grinder…learned by jamming in the old seals driving the new ones in. :) too cheap for seal driver kit. Hahaha

[@josephvantreeck2989]

Thank you Ray

[@enginecrzy]

"The owner is aware they are lacking in the nut department" 🤣🤣🤣

[@bobberndt9744]

I was half-expecting to see the torch come out to 'unfangle' that backing plate. Because, we all know, Everything is a hammer. 😮

[@bloodybones63]

Hammer is a Tonya Harding, according to Derek @ VGG. lol

[@TXCherokee]

RainMan you are correct. I checked RockAuto and front disc backer plate is not available. Rear backer yes by Dorman

[@alanfarenden8244]

I wonder if the extra loud exhaust, plus extra power stero were louder than the failing wheel bearing? a case of more is less.

[@stevo4649]

thankyou Ray,,an excellent follow up,looking forward to the next one,,👍👍

[@rivirutechtips4592]

Hey Ray, i like your videos and there very very useful ☺☺👍👍

[@joelaperalez6608]

Just advise in bill of repairs that you recomened both calipars& pads and rotors in the event that the pass side fails that refused any further repairs at this time . I had an issue and texas dept . Paid me a visit and lucky I documented a brake issue and cust had a major accident need I say more and that saved a major law suit.cause it was a semi truck that brakes failed.

[@SocketSilver]

Ray needs a Wilberts for locating a backing plate.

[@Rekuzan]

Good news everyone: Wife unit says 'Everything's a hammer' merch is on the way!!! SOOOO want that on a T-shirt!!!

[@TheJmich2001]

Impressive fluid stream sir!

[@philipershler420]

It was certainly a great relief to see that you were still alive after that sketchy trip out on the Row-Ad! 😂

[@louispaxton8336]

I would imagine it will need to go to a frame shop and also make sure f.e. alignment is within range. Owner lucky to find a shop willing to do the repair..equally lucky that it got to you!