Speedy Ball Joint Replacement ( FORD E350 )

[@johnwells1724]

Just used your video to find out that I didn't need to use the C press to remove ball joints. Saved me a lot of time. Install went awesome 1:30 per side both ball joints. Only difference is I took the rotors off to make them lighter. Thanks very much!!!!!

[@myrepairshopinc.8213]

I’m glad i helped you thank you for watching

[@fluterampal]

May I know what were the yellow marks for?

[@tjonesauto]

Also the IR231 impact wrench he has is legendary. Mines is 30 years old and still a beast!

[@rockobeam2706]

Good quick video. 👏 very straitforward

[@Dr2009king]

I'm visiting your shop next week for Alignment, your work looks pretty neat .

[@myrepairshopinc.8213]

Thanks,sorry we don’t do Wheel alignment

[@Dr2009king]

@@myrepairshopinc.8213 Yeah, just realized that after I made the comment, still need some other things done before winter hits, see you guys soon .

[@derekkchung]

I was as fast when I worked on mine except I spent 1 hr hammering the lower balljoint and another hr installing the new ones. Amazing you can just tap them out using a small hammer and chisel, on a rotating rotor.

[@mootyarts]

dust cover?

[@goeachitt584]

Man, your video is fukin awesome. I'm a shade-tree mechanic and haven't done ball joints in years. After watching your tricks of the trade I have no worries about accomplishing this mission. Absolutely appreciate you taking the time to make and post this video. My vehicle is near verbatim 2003 E-350, XLT is only difference. Been 18 years since I had to do a ball joint, and it was a bitch with stone knives and bearskins, or so it seemed. Thanks Again, now to place an order with Rock Auto.

[@NorthernKitty]

Just curious how much time in "real-time" this took. My mechanic is quoting me 6 hours labor for both upper and lower ball joints on both wheels. Does that seem reasonable?

[@NorthernKitty]

@TJ Morrow Thanks for the advice. But he ended up only needing 4, which included other work on the suspension, and he actually did some other minor work for free, so I'm happy. His 6 hour quote appeared to be hedging for a "worst-case scenario", as it's a beast of a job.

[@jimrambleson1493]

YESS!! Initially I saw the short run time, and the still shot of the part already off, and thought the video would be lacking. NOT lacking. So much info in a small amount of time, that adds a layer of quality. Out of curiosity, what are the yellow marks for?

[@user-sk9hl7si7l]

same question

[@yf6682]

Probably to indicate that that component is driven home or torqued.

[@fuertep2do]

Wooow congratulations nice job very good video. But what happen if you keep tha van like that? Because my van has bad ball join but i have to mae long way trip can i do went i coming back. Or you don't recommend t9 driving on tha condition? Please reply my questions thanks

[@myrepairshopinc.8213]

do not drive it like that Replace them soon as possible

[@tjonesauto]

What brand is that super heavy duty ball joint c clamp?

[@myrepairshopinc.8213]

Snap-on shop.snapon.com/product/BJP1

[@SAAutoRepair]

You sure fast my friend. Good job.

[@myrepairshopinc.8213]

Lol thank you

[@_onesimpleidea]

@@myrepairshopinc.8213A couple people have asked now, how long did this take real time?

[@myrepairshopinc.8213]

1h

[@KingRavenGunner69]

I have a 99 f350 super duty not 4wd could I do the same procedure to save time?

[@yosefmenachemhernandez9126]

Yes

[@JamesMoore-un3cu]

This was an AWESOME video, thanks for making it! I'm having a shop replace my front joints because I just don't have the time to do this kind of repair myself anymore. Replaced many of the joints on my vehicles when i was younger. One thing I don't know, is why the yellow paint on the joints? Is that in case they loosen somehow, and you can see that at a glance?

[@myrepairshopinc.8213]

Thanks for watching

[@stevengrubbs89]

New paint marker?

[@6jefes948]

I thought the same. Sure likes that marker. I also don't recommend beating the brake rotor into the concrete trying to get the ball joint out. Otherwise, good install.

[@franciscobatrez1608]

What brand & model # is that ball joint press?

[@myrepairshopinc.8213]

Snap-on

[@franciscobatrez1608]

@@myrepairshopinc.8213 thanks!

[@jasonpeterson1506]

Great video

[@kersaintsaintfleur7239]

What are the yellow markings for?

[@collectionofatoms1876]

I think that they are so that you can see if any of the painted parts have rotated since they were installed (indicating that you should inspect it further and see if it's a loose or improper fit or if a nut worked itself loose and so on.

[@samuelbutler343]

Usually when it mark which mean he finish double check tighten.

[@JRMooreMusic]

Okay so, real time, how long did this actually take you? Also good video. Thanks for posting.

[@_onesimpleidea]

Same question

[@myrepairshopinc.8213]

1h

[@istvanmeissler2238]

You misspelled the word nothing in your intro. It says "noting" instead of "nothing".

[@Dr2009king]

I know this shop, it is here in Staten Island :)

[@christophererato2354]

the bearingssssssss

[@markclough9000]

Didn't see any grease gun

[@penncapt]

Thank you for Video, Will help me much.

[@jimmymac1957]

$2000 in new england.

[@richardbeatty6219]

Jimbo did you ever get yours fixed? Looking for recommendations

[@NorthernKitty]

Holy... !!! My E-350 is in the shop, I'm expecting MAYBE $850, for both lower and upper on both sides. Labor & Parts. I thought THAT was high. (6 hrs labor, parts and alignment.)

[@georgekenny60]

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