'11 Honda Pilot - Front Lower Control Arms

[@TStheDeplorable]

Thirty years from now, McCoy will be trying to break a nut free and will utter "Mother of Pearl!" Eric's legacy will be secure.

[@rjb6327]

😆😆😆

[@ralphwatten2426]

Mother Lover!!!

[@TStheDeplorable]

@@ralphwatten2426 "I need to give her the old reach around"

[@jerryplante4239]

and no mercy reversey.

[@kenj.8897]

This Pearl lady really must have been a LuLu

[@c0mputer]

I do wish McCoy started the habit of ear and eye protection. He’s young still.

[@cmc7106]

Emergency room visits are no fun . Been there!! ! Put some safety glasses on McCoy!

[@StB55-oi9yp]

Hearing protection as well

[@cmc7106]

@@StB55-oi9yp Yes , agreed 👍

[@frankcrenshaw7343]

He should shut his mouth or eat some rust and crap

[@ML1975YTS1]

get in the habit now while you're young.

[@xlandros]

As a framer/carpenter of over 30 years, 1000% on hearing protection. Your older self will be immensely grateful to your younger self for sticking some foam plugs in your ears…..Why doesn’t somebody answer that dang phone!? 🔔🔔🔔

[@a.j.5822]

Eric tell him to put some ear plugs in, take it from someone that constantly hears the ringing. Never stops.

[@wadepatton2433]

My comment as well. There was a lot more to it than power-tools and impacts, but had I known! I used plugs for the drive through car wash and vacuum station today. Never stops, only varies in intensity and sometimes shape.

[@wk7060]

Great job, McCoy, one day you will be the man! Working with the best. As a 40 year retired machinist, “Think Safety” when dealing with hammers and chisels. Safety glasses will be your best friend.

[@imagseer]

Yep, safety is smart and saves time when you add it all up.

[@cesardavrieux3767]

@@imagseerSí, la Seguridad en tercer lugar.... 😆ojos entrecerrados de seguridad ante todo 🤣

[@PragmaticPragmatic]

Too late for me but ear plugs when using air hammers.

[@robbrobb2161]

And ear protection

[@rediz4rubes]

Note at the 1:44 mark how Eric rotates the drive axle as he starts the second cut so the boot does not overheat and possible get damaged. That's a PRO move there folks! :)

[@toddk1479]

McCoy is very fortunate to have a mentor like Eric. I hope he understands the opportunity he is being provided. Not just mechanical knowledge, but how to be a man.

[@Garth2011]

Very true and priceless in the shop as well as the company good ethics with SMA in repairs and customers best interests.

[@klystron1]

didn't even damage the threads, eric you are a genius with the torch.

[@crasher88]

Dr. O is very proficient with his red scalpel

[@jimpantherdrivervickers5439]

Technically not heating the bolt anyway...at least not hot enough to torch through

[@scannerlanier471]

Welcome back "ole Vic" Got to get me a torch like that some day

[@truthsmiles]

Dad mode activated: Eric, you’re welcome to risk your eyes and destroy your ears but please consider the example you’re setting for McCoy. Hearing damage is cumulative, and he’s only a kid. Please don’t get me wrong - I have massive respect for you and your mind, work ethic, and willingness to share your knowledge. ❤

[@tomg721]

Good to see McCoy getting some hands on experience. Good to see the schools are still offering the program to get the kids out in the real world.

[@leecarroll1817]

HAD not heard you mention Josh in a while. Glad he is still with you.

[@clintprice2123]

The other day he said Josh is still with him. Eric is the kind of employer who treats employees well and therefore retains them. I’d take a wild guess that when Eric retires that Josh would be the next proprietor of the shop.

[@PK15306]

Yes, he mentioned that Josh gets to listen to music while he works.

[@edwatts9890]

​@@clintprice2123: I would put money on Eric's eldest son.

[@wallingj68]

Wow. 2 video's in a row where ole Vic makes an appearance in the first few minutes! Such fun!

[@wadetaylor3195]

McCoy is a classic mechanic's name, he'll go far.

[@jiujitsuforall8627]

Man, knowing what I know NOW, I'd of PAID big $$$ to be mentored by Eric. Even now at my semi-advanced age I learn something new from every video. McCoy, you are truly blessed, brother.

[@barryjones872]

Hi Eric ,it,s good to see a young lad who,s not afraid to get his hands dirty ,here in the UK nearly impossible to find !!!!

[@efil4kizum]

wot do the young lads do there then ? ? ?

[@richardfowler9901]

😂 so true.

[@michaelallington7397]

Young lads in the UK do the "Double C" Call of Duty and Cannabis :)

[@garysgarage3669]

Unfortunately, it's not just the young lad's. We can't get any good workers at my company. Old, young, male or female, nobody wants to work.

[@robertopenheimer1451]

@@efil4kizum They wank

[@FredrickII]

I found that Moog’s control arms with pre-installed ball joints were only a tad more expensive than the ball joint alone. Made life a whole lot easier than having to deal with a ball joint press and a very stubborn joint. Just replace the whole control arm.

[@billupstateny9151]

Believe Eric stated exactly that 👌

[@kenj.8897]

First rule dealing with rust young Mcoy is proper eye squint and mouth closed 😊

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Once he mixes some iron oxide with his gum he's chewing, he might change the way he chews his gum. Never know, old habits die hard!!

[@two6s722]

Ha, engage safety squint!😀

[@alanfarenden8244]

You only get 1 pair of eyes. Take care of them. Always wear safety glasses.

[@nigelhopkinson6614]

😂

[@davyarthurs]

4:39 the good old no mercy reversey 😂

[@jonathonraymond-szewczuk8503]

He’s a good teacher/mentor because coming into the trade myself and learning 2 shop owners became my worst nightmare with verbal and sometimes physical abuse for dropping a socket every now and then

[@jonathonraymond-szewczuk8503]

I’d rather have a mentor like you sir

[@Paul1958R]

Mr. McCoy is the luckiest apprentice on earth to be able to work under the supervison of the legendary Eric O!

[@miceinoz1181]

Your sidekick is one lucky guy, learning with the master.

[@JohnBurns-j7y]

As rusty as that chassis was, Josh probably had his hands full getting it aligned. It’s amazing what you guys do to get bolts loosened and removed! Your touch skills are amazing.

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

Blow torch - the ultimate precision tool, for the discerning mechanic :-) Great job, Eric!

[@jameslewis1175]

Im glad i live in the south cuz i already have days where i seriously question the direction i have taken in this field.

[@cooki3cutt3r13]

I come here for the how-to but I stay for the torch, lol. awesome video as always.

[@schifoso]

You should try getting at the front sway bar bushings bolts on a first gen Pilot. Or even worse, the rear sway bar.

[@megason2]

ive not had much luck with moog since they went over sea whne they where made in the usa i had no issuse

[@robertnicholson771]

All y'all worried about the PPE must be new. You know he let Mccoy work without it to tick you off. And it worked!

[@wk7060]

Really feels good to see the young guy learning this trade!

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Teach McCoy to wear safety glasses! Nice job Mr. O. The torch for the win! My Dad used it a lot in his shop. Hopefully the Hondoo will last a lot longer. It looked pretty good underneath.

[@Todd66]

McCoy’s gotta learn to either put on PPE or engage safety squints. His face that close…I was cringing the whole time. He’s learning from one of the best, let’s keep him safe. I’m so impressed by Astro. The half sized sockets are genius and the fact that E did not break that swivel putting that kind of weird angle torque…Love it! Luv me sum SMA video ❤

[@james5274]

Mccoy has no idea how lucky he is to have such a great mentor. I'm a master tech 18 years in the trade and owe a great deal of my hands on knowledge to the tech that mentored me early in my career. Thanks Tommy D and I'm doing my best to pass on the knowledge to the next generation.

[@michaelmerritt9933]

It’s great that you are passing on your knowledge to the next generation of mechanics.

[@gregsly1247]

Vic for the win. You're a surgeon with that old boy Mr O 😊

[@fscottgray9784]

I always had good luck with Moog suspension parts back in the day when I had a shop. Great video.

[@CharlesAnderson-d2s]

Hey Eric, seems pretty nice you having a helper.

[@55benchguy]

It's a shame how these "NEWER" cars have become so disposable !!!! And so are most of the new parts for them. I'm trying to keep my older cars running as long as I can. I wish there were more guy's like Eric around to keep them running. Nobody wants to do the kind of work that you do buddy ! Looks like you have a great helper in this video . Keep on truckin Eric & McCoy.

[@StephenPaul1160]

What's "disposable" about this Pilot? It has 200K miles of living in the salt of NYC and just now getting ball joints/lower control arms replaced. That's a pretty good life and I'd like you to suggest a make/model/year SUV that doesn't need at a minimum ball joint replacement at 200K...

[@Starchface]

Old Vic and Eric are like an old married couple. Sparks go flying but they still love each other. Almost brings a tear to the eye!

[@michiganracer1181]

Hammered a bunch of chrome sockets over the years…lol that sway bar bolt was ridiculous

[@GarnConstructionInc]

These guys got it under control!

[@honestmechanic7974]

I stopped using moog ball joints years ago for the same reason you described as NAPA. Like everything, used to be good but now junk

[@gianfrancoa]

Between Mevotech crap and Moog, not many option out there for aftermarket parts

[@accordwhip3467]

Funny enough I just had the control arm bushings replaced on my 2011 pilot 3 days ago. Great timing! haha

[@Paul1958R]

Eric, Great video - thank you. The way you decribed how the vehicle would pull left/right and that the customer didnt complain about it is hilarious. Paul (in MA) ps mother is half a word

[@sdgelectronics]

We all come for the torch.

[@C-Mack1972]

Great job teaching the young man! Don’t forget eye protection guys… stay safe!

[@Garth2011]

Agreed. Moog has been around for decades however, companies we've known as old timers do and have been outsourcing their parts to outside places like China without lowering prices nor informing the old time loyal customers of those changes ! Although, Moog has been a step above we believe to this day. Again...no collateral damage to the customers vehicle as it should be in all repairs.

[@kennethbrown6553]

Glad to see and hear you’re still blazing narrow trails. God continues to bless your efforts

[@abw121]

Monday morning watching SMA with the flame wrench! What a start to the week! If your hands are not dirty then you have not done any work? The Force is strong with the young apprentice! Keep up with the teaching Obi Wan……

[@chrispoole4413]

Pleasure to watch you with the torch ☺️

[@pepenjen4261]

Always glad to see a good ole torch video . Eric is a master

[@jamescaron6465]

those astro half size sockets are brilliant.

[@ralphbaker3459]

Thanks!

[@SouthMainAuto]

You bet!

[@kenj.8897]

It's almost getting to be the weather where that guy drives by and honks everyday. Hey that guy

[@DIYDaveOK]

I'll swear in court they were torqued to spec. I heard the beep! 😊 Thanks as always, Eric!

[@richardthomas1743]

Good morning Eric and Mrs O!

[@seagullsbtn]

Amazed they lasted so long. Their engine mounts are also regular replacement items.

[@jerryplante4239]

Wow, the apprentice gets to use the big ugga dugga in your shop? Cool. The owner of the tire shop I worked at as a kid made newbies use the tire irons to change tires for a month before you could use the machines.

[@bfinlen87]

I'm in awe of your TORCH finesse

[@joecoleman3069]

You go, Bones!!! Nice to see you working with Eric. You are learning from the master for sure. Hopefully we will be watching you in lots of future videos. Get some PPE on is my only advice for you.

[@user-ox4eu3xi3s]

MOOG in the UK use to be my go to for an inbetween cheap and OEM and never had any problems, these days i have nothing but problems with ball joints / track rod ends and drop links lasting 6 months then need replacing again. ive stopped using them unless its the only brand that has that item i need in stock

[@jddeefo1022]

Your lucky to have good help EricO.

[@teddy2333]

McCoy should start his own channel, from his view point. Oh what a treat that would be.

[@hansd4861]

I like when ypu mention each vehicals lide Spann or projected life Spann based on your rust assessment!!

[@rick980]

I would have loved to have you as a father teaching me all the things you need to know in the area where you live.... All that rust. I hope your legacy will live on. Your father would be as proud of you as I bet your are off McCoy!

[@robertlacob8831]

Great job Eric, you make it seem easy!

[@mikeinna2814]

Love the control arm tool. I use an OTC 6007. Works pretty good.

[@scotthill1278]

Moog was pretty good back in the 70's-80's.

[@bobby9195]

Lots of rust, you're great with the torch

[@floodway2955]

Might seem like a small issue but I would like to see Mcoy wearing protective eyewear. Nice

[@AVCONSULTTX]

Also encourage those youngin's to wear hearing protection with impact/air tools. 60+ yr old mechanics are a gold mine for hearing aid companies...some guys are stone deaf in their 50's.

[@OcRefrig]

Yea, Try to Form Reasonable Safety Precautions When You are Young. Grab some Ear Muffs when using air tools. easy peasy ! Try to find some safety glasses you will actually use. dewalt makes a cool looking pair in about to try out. they are cool looking. i wear glasses & they have saved my eyes several times. if you like being able to see stuff. take a little care of your eyes. if u value them. safety glasses saved me from - Hydrochloric acid once - it melted a bit of the safety glasses away in a little spot right in front of my eyeball. i was sure glad i was wearing them that day.

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

Nice work Captain White Beard !

[@karencary3312]

It's nice to have an extra pair of hands. ❤❤

[@scottjohnson5449]

nice job Bones. glad to see you sticking with it. and to Mr. Eric O thank you for willing to do O T J T!

[@ronwatson4902]

That McCoy is a real Handy Dandy! Thanks Yall!

[@daviddelle774]

In addition to the awesome knowledge that you already give us, you could also teach a class on the Oxyacetylene! Awesome skills.

[@juanfo7307]

Second

[@mikeabbitt8309]

It is so good to see McCoy coming along so well! Eric, I think the next step is to have him do all the work while you narrate and suggest (teach) the finer points. He will learn so much more, and build confidence that way. When I was teaching, I would ‘throw the student into the pool’ when they were still a ways off from completing their training with me in order for them to gain confidence, and truly finish at “Entry Level”.

[@calholli]

You can save a lot of torch gas by just cutting through one side and then go ahead and pull it off with the wrench after that.. It will come right off after you break one side of the nut, typically.

[@jim3314]

McCoy is doing so good soon Eric O will be doing these from Florida via Zoom with McCoy in NY and his comments. Way to be!

[@brucehobbs1734]

Another great video. You should be on TV.

[@leberwurst9397]

That McCoy guy looks like a hard worker. Step back and let him do some more while you teach, moderate, and supervise!

[@billmalec]

Damnit Eric, I'm a mechanic not a torch bearer.

[@imagseer]

Eric uses a torch as a precision tool, not as a last resort... we could all learn from him.

[@billmalec]

@@imagseer That was a Star Trek joke directed at McCoy.

[@4b131]

Did this same job last week for the same issue, soon it will be time to teach your apprentice some torch time 😊

[@mr_b22]

I think it's great how you let the young kids play with your toys.

[@scottjohnson4319]

I'd have given my eye teeth for an opportunity like McCoy has. One very lucky kid!!!

[@tim6991]

Love your stuff Mr.O. but glasses and plugs or muffs are a must for impact and hammer work. Nice to keep your hearing and your ears into old age. Cheers

[@99callsign]

You should make sure McCoy wears safety glasses when when undoing bolts while looking up from under the bolts and working the air gun. You can make a choice to wear or not to wear safety glasses but since he is being trained, train him the correct way.

[@kendavis1198]

We Alway's Used MOOG Back in the Day. DAD Said they were the Ones that actually Worked.

[@garyparker5012]

We are having all sorts of issues with Napa and quality over here in the uk not just suspension components but starters,alternators and brake pads to

[@jonwilson3821]

Eric O i did this on my wifes Hondu last year, what a PITA!!! that top bolt sucked bad lol. then the sleeves on the knuckle were like kryptonite

[@OcRefrig]

Good video ! i've never done a control arm before. Looks pretty easy. just time consuming. Or Maybe you just make it look easy.

[@aaroncoady2049]

Thanks for this video. I really needed the tip around10:50 to hammer loose the new bushing. Great advice

[@Barrys_Shop]

Andy with the stealth off-camera cameo! My guy needs his own YT channel already..

[@greggc8088]

Old add on 4 wheel steer option on the high mileage Honda. Nice fix! By the way, I know you've got to have one, but the pickle on the air hammer is much more fun. My opinion anyway.

[@briantii]

These things were known to leak. Honda extended the warranty to 8 years as I recall. We had ours done under the extended warranty. Obviously way too long for this Pilot but they were for sure a very common failure. Great job!

[@LesReeves]

Bones will be a excellent apprentice at some shop Cheers Mr O.

[@codo7]

Thank you for this video. I have been entertaining the idea that the torch you use is big enough to cut much larger steel. That is the only style I have seen available, I worked in a commercial boat repair facility for most my career. I have always been uncomfortable working with those under a car. I think the manufacturers could build a very much smaller one to use less fuel and be much more nimble; for mechanics doing what you are doing. I know from experience, you can cut 1" stock no problem by hand with it. If held in a machine feed that torch could cut through multiple inches of steel. Again, it is all there is available on the market. If All I wanted was to heat automotive nuts and bolts, smaller is better.

[@daydp2]

I've been happy with my Moog purchases.

[@stevenclaeys6252]

Thank you for another great video. Cheers

[@gregsidel3557]

Good job, Eri. Hope you have good luck with the Moog parts, I just put everything on My Truck last summer with moog parts. Thanks for the video work

[@legrandeverde2147]

There goes Eric O getting surgical with the flame wrench again..... But seriously keep up the good work, we'll keep watching. I had to warranty all 4 mevotech ttx ball joints on a ram 2500 with only 4,000 miles on them....

[@stuartdwight8191]

Wish I had known about the that joint back in the day when my odyssey control arms rotted out. Used mogg at the time because of back order from honda.