Toyota Troubles. Roadside Rescue

[@timrowe8123]

Ernest, a little tip...and your knees will thank you in 15 years. Get yourself a 4x6' piece of 1 1/2" insulation...cut you two pieces about 2'x3' then glue them together. This will give you a nice 3-4" foam mat which you can just store behind your toolbox...then anytime youre working on brakes or front end work. Whip it out and you have a great place to kneel on. One of the best little "tools" i own.

[@RoadsideRescue]

Thanks for the tip!

[@n9wox]

Scotty Kilmer uses a Kangaroo mat.

[@jamesmcfarlane5543]

I use a 10mm camping roll mat, works a treat

[@Photobomb.Pictures]

Once I take off the tire, I just sit on the tire

[@jamesmcfarlane5543]

@@Photobomb.Pictures I do that when just changing brake pads but the mat if involves a lot of up and down or rolling under the car

[@glenllanos5302]

“My wife is pretty pregnant” ....LOL

[@TylerJohnson-wp2qf]

He couldn't pull out of his driveway

[@traderpete007]

But he’s sitting under the car without jack stands. Scares the crap out of me.

[@robii387]

@@traderpete007 I cringed when I saw that. I'm bit of a safety nut but use your jack-stands and as an extra measure slip the wheel under the frame at the front door. You will always get to take your legs home.

[@jacksons87]

@@robii387 you can see the jackstand behind the jack. look before speaking

[@williamdyckman9704]

You are a down to earth guy, admire how hard you work and wish you well on your business !!

[@RacingAlien]

I started following this guy yesterday. I and my wife noticed how humble this guy is and how he shares his knowledge selflessly. You earned my respect in only 2 videos I've watched. Thank you for what you do and the way you do it. Ignore haters, your videos are super helpful and motivational.

[@RoadsideRescue]

Wow, thank you!

[@RacingAlien]

@@iamasmurf1122 I am 40, retired from the Army. You are right. I learned to hate people with the years because they complain about nonsense things. I know what is to hate morons, especially those who think they have lived the worst compared to others and all they have done is have a normal working with people life. Imagine being surrounded of people trying to kill you and you need to protect every one of them. THAT SUCKS!!! But it is ok... you can hate people because they don't understand your job and they make questions... wow... sounds hard. By the way... I've been a mechanic too for 20 years and I like to learn and teach too, it is a personality thing, not other people's fault buddy!

[@bkucinschi]

As a guy living in South Eastern Michigan, I envy you for not having too much rust under the cars over there in Utah. Here rust is a major problem.

[@Scratchingforcash]

If you want to come to Pittsburgh, I have some work for you: 1. Taillight fluid needs replaced 2. Winter air in my tires needs changed to summer air 3. Muffler bearings are bad 4. Radiator is to small, bring a core stretcher 5. When I turn the heater on my headlights blink so I think my air filter needs changed.

[@phixit4778]

Bro look like he just broke out of prison to fix somebody car

[@hoodheisenberg]

Please always remember to use your jack stands just in case- I noticed on the front left work you were just using the jack to keep the car up. Please be safe- really enjoy your videos!

[@RoadsideRescue]

Thanks!

[@bobbyfurlow1103]

My bad but he did use one on the first side

[@hoodheisenberg]

@@bobbyfurlow1103 no worries. I just saw him sitting under the car, especially with his head under the wheel well. I'd rather him err on the side of caution because he works his butt off, and long days with one meal will wear on you- I speak from experience. 🙏

[@startingtech3900]

@@hoodheisenberg you are right he usually does tho

[@TravisTheDriver]

He did us a jack stand. I seen it multiple times.

[@joeyg29jgjg]

3:27 THERES A WILD BABY ON THE LOOSE! lmao

[@Mygfisawesone]

I saw that and I just totally lost it

[@artoniq]

@Michael Powell dont worry. kid's mother was there too watching the kid

[@DA-gw1ft]

@@artoniq it really doesn't matter cause that looks like the middle of the street.

[@drewames254]

Ernest, you should get some road cones so people know your working on that car. Stay safe man. 😷

[@kevhed8]

I now have a new favorite youtube channel. Great vids Ernest...keep em coming. I can watch this kind of stuff all day...so interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@ianoblen8900]

Found your channel yesterday and can’t stop watching. Keep posting consistently and this channel will definitely blow up

[@lawrencetickle2706]

Same here. I’m trying to convince myself not to get a postal truck lol. This would be so much more fun than lawyering.

[@RoadsideRescue]

That's the plan!

[@GauchoMwenyewe]

Me too. i have found it today and I am a happy man.

[@no_lifee4420]

Stumbled across this channel and not even 5k subs yet? This channel is gonna be huge soon I'm sure. The videos are awesome!

[@RoadsideRescue]

Hope so!

[@H1MK]

11k

[@metalicoamd]

@@H1MK 17.9k

[@Maswan._.]

19.3k I cannot believe how fast this channel is growing!

[@BassedUp03GrandAm]

28k

[@bigfootswatching9986]

Never assume that 1 floor jack is all you need......place 2 more jack stands brother!!! keep up the good work man!

[@toddoflynn5928]

Well done Ernest! I just came across your channel a few days ago and have watched several of your videos. I really like what you're doing and sharing some great pointers with everyone. I'm currently working on building my mobile mechanic business here in western Ky and I really hope I can be as busy as you are from what I've seen so far on your videos. Seems like you have a great thing going for you and keep up the great work and awesome footage. Thanks

[@pimpinallstar917]

love your fair prices

[@terrylunsford5085]

Good job young man!

[@KETCreator]

Are those shoes you’re wearing OSHA compliant!?!?!? Lol! Kidding! Nothing more important than being comfortable!! 😀

[@mcarroll598]

Nice video dude, you should think about grabbing some cheap moving blankets from harbor freight. Lay them down in your area and help ease the pain on your knees. Just a thought, keep up the hard work!

[@jamescutler8055]

Jr. is having a blast in the background.....lol

[@RoadsideRescue]

Yeah. hes crazy!

[@robd7214]

Rockin the old school Vans...niiiiiiice. Good stuff bro

[@kx250323]

Little man was hilarious, another great video !

[@RoadsideRescue]

hes cute! haha

[@jaycc3365]

one thing i always do when i jack my car up and remove a tire. I throw the tire under the car along with a jack stand and jack. I feel better when I do that when I'm working on it.

[@iamher6422]

JAYCC33 same here! Last line of defense. 😂

[@WayneB27]

@@iamher6422 He should get himself some steel toed boots as well.

[@joeysanchez5926]

Same

[@Scratchingforcash]

Yeah, me too

[@ZEROORDIELOSER]

Love the lil kid saying hey buddy!

[@RoadsideRescue]

hes cute!

[@ZEROORDIELOSER]

@@RoadsideRescue very much so love then videos hope ur staying save and all is well with u and the wife did she have the kid yet and also boy or girl

[@bugsphotos]

“My wife is pretty pregnant” 😂 love the videos bro

[@RoadsideRescue]

Appreciate it

[@ucautoentertainment7359]

Thank you for making these videos

[@RoadsideRescue]

Glad you like them!

[@bigfootswatching9986]

Enjoy your video's........your a hard working man brother....keep it up!!

[@wtfman5313]

Great channel! Glad I stumbled across it!

[@deespasojevic3013]

Hey Earnest ur the man! Good job. Seem like a real good guy. Wish u blessings for you and your family. That impact wrench is a beast

[@JosephKetchum007]

Awesome job bro. You seem very knowledgable and I wish all the best of wishes and fortune to come your way. Love your positive attitude and outlook. Love the vids dude

[@RoadsideRescue]

Thanks! You too!

[@ranger8203]

Bro please please use a jack stand.. you would have a hard time supporting your family doing the job you do with no legs .. love your work and your videos!!

[@MMikedd]

Knowledge and wisdom is $$$, but many consumers would say it only took you a few min to change the LED to the radio display. Let them do it themselves and they are busy scratching their heads and touching all the wrong things.

[@chadmoore4968]

Yup. They don’t understand that they pay for the years of experience not for the hours or minutes per jobs.

[@Ken-1]

My new favorite auto channel! I only wish you got some better shots when explaining issues (like the seized control arm bolt) and diagnosing. Makes a world of difference for our learning. I'm sure that will come with time though -- it's no easy feat to work as hard as you do AND record simultaneously. Keep it up, brother!!!!!!!

[@waldend248]

You’re a pretty good dude! Keep up the good work!

[@RoadsideRescue]

Thanks, will do!

[@MrSHOTGUNN5]

Hey brother thats some funny shit with the baby running by. Im a mobile mechanic too. Man somedays we get our ass kicked . The money is real good 300 to 400 a day tax free. I love it my rig is 2002 chevy 3500HD with utility bed, Got built in compressor and welder

[@RoadsideRescue]

Nice! its the life!

[@Jursaw]

You should post a video on your setup

[@musicismysaviour22yearsago]

how come its rax free income?

[@TheNotoriousNemo]

@@musicismysaviour22yearsago You get paid cash only im assuming, so its tax free until he has to file taxes later and he can say he made less money and be taxed less.

[@michaelaldridge2930]

Smart thing to do is take 12%-17% out for taxes at the end of the year at least here in NC. The more you make the bigger % you take out for taxes got to do it legally. Rather you take it out weekly or monthly depends on the person nothing is tax free it will eventually get you.

[@johnr6841]

What a different experience you would have here in the 'salt belt'. Love the hustle you have and the attitude, I hope you remain successful in the business.

[@RoadsideRescue]

I know! i cant imagine! I have major respect for salt belt guys!

[@dustyc324]

This alone stops me from wanting to try mobile work. winter itself is another factor. love getting out of state auction cars or transplants. easy as pie. Mobile here in Detroit would require oxygen acetylene tank.

[@bobv8219]

Good stuff Ernest those six dislikes are from people that refuse to pay you or let's not say refuse let's say cheated you out of the money.

[@est_lliillii_8794]

You should cut up a 20l container in half and use them as trays so your tools don't get scratched and lost all over the road 🛠️ and I love your videos. Keep them up 👍

[@Masterages-gf2ur]

This channel is gonna blow up soon

[@HaloGTMaster94]

Very Nice FYI guys the jack stand is there!!!!!

[@richardtregonning954]

I'm watching u video from the UK love all of them keep up the good work u doing and take care

[@ernieassavapisitkul8151]

you inspire me to be a better mechanic and start my own buisness

[@petermartinez1032]

Good job young man

[@mackk123]

This guy has a pretty cool style, it won't be long before we see people wearing red jumpsuits.

[@RoadsideRescue]

throwback! haha

[@bobbyfurlow1103]

Orange jail sure 😂🤣 I think he’s a cool guy though

[@ownytony]

OEM TOOLS has some nice specialty tools that aren't too expensive. Im originally from Memphis so i was able to find their specialty tools that eere returned in their "outlet" stores. nice jumper. makes working on the ground easier. maybe a small moving blanket for extra "comfort", for the times you find yourself working on gravel

[@RoadsideRescue]

Yeah i like OEM. for the most part! thanks!!

[@frankrodriguez1981]

Dude you’re killing me with the no jack while you’re under it. Be safe man don’t get under without a jack stand.

[@WayneB27]

My brother was almost killed when a jack let down on him and he got trapped under a car he was working on.He was very lucky someone noticed that he was no longer moving.

[@matthewjohnson-trout6121]

yea I had an experience where my dad and I where working on his crawler and he had no jack stand under the axle and the hi-lift jack slipped on the floor and the brake rotor came down about two inches from my hand and the bumper nearly 5 inches from my head ever since then I have been overly careful with working on a lifted vehicle!

[@Chevy-hw6lw]

Spooky Cactus that is one of the most terrifying mechanic stories I’ve heard. I almost got goosebumps reading that. Got hella lucky man. I always use the stands and Jack now , and tire too.

[@joshpierce5377]

Great video! Keep it up

[@speez81]

I love your channel man. It's amazing how you're able to adapt and work on many types of vehicles. Although, I do realize you've had a lot of experience and sometimes once you've done a few tie rods, control arms and ball joints, it's just a matter of adjusting to the setup of the vehicle. It's even amazing to watch you troubleshoot and solve challenges/snags along the way (something I'm familiar with in my DIY projects.) which is important for you being that your mobile. Watching you get a job done quickly, safety and efficiently is astonishing TIME = Money. Time for multiple jobs. One of my snags for instance, 3 years ago i was working on my wife's 98 civic. The tie rod ends were seized so bad (no penetrating, impact hamming, or heat) would loosen it. Didn't have an angle grinder at the time, so i cut it off with a sawzall, since I was replacing it anyway. Only trouble was I couldn't accurately count the turns or threads for the temporary alignment. Hey good luck with your channel and business. Congrats with your expecting little bundle of joy! One day you'll have a little helper in your mobile business.

[@RoadsideRescue]

Thank you! That sounded like a fun problem! haha

[@kellyconstenius676]

If I may.. I would recommend a set of knee pads worn under your coveralls. Does not change your look at all. And I can attest.. ten years from now. Your knees will thank you. Similar to Tim's recommendation. But I always lose the pad. Soft knee pads stay on all day. And wont ride up if worn under the coveralls. Way too many times while working for the phone company. Landing my knee on a pebble... OWE!!!

[@talham709]

When it comes to tie rods. I do both. So I do that nut method and count the turns. I sometimes also mark it and in a way to see if the inner tie rods turned.

[@migek]

Lmao the baby was hilarious, great vid btw man love this

[@RoadsideRescue]

Hes crazy! Haha

[@davidgarrison1988]

Wow , you remind me of me back in the day when i used to work on the ground like that , i guess that's why I'm on disability and had back surgery's, lol

[@JesusisKing70]

Great vid as usual. I hope you're using jack stands for safety, a coworker I knew was killed when squished by a car while working on it.

[@luisp6020]

Toyota is like that you think is easy but always something happens, Good job

[@SlothKong]

The funny thing is that sometime the control arms are sometimes only $10 more than the ball joints! It makes a lot more sense to just replace the control arms at that point easy bolt on and off.

[@RoadsideRescue]

Yeah. So much easier.

[@robertkeefer1552]

I think a good replacement for a floor jack and jack stands would be a hydraulic portable lift from Bend Pac.

[@cinqpower]

I got a kit for that. Walks away, kid comes running into frame :P

[@psantini5963]

Have found front end work easier with both wheels off the ground , seems to relieve some pressure on the sway bar .

[@hurricanearthur9742]

5:00 nice pretty assistant xD

[@perryreasch1209]

Coveralls are sure clean

[@jayr9810]

Thanks for the video, it would be helpful to include mileage, year, parts brand/part number and cost and charge rate

[@nobody4634]

This video is pretty good, love the commentary, spot on!!! My only recommendation is bringing in the camera closer... The length of the video was perfect, keep up the good job bro!!! And having the manager and supervisor on the job site is all a bonus!!! Lmao

[@RoadsideRescue]

Haha! Thanks!

[@rodgar9129]

Hey Buddy! LOL

[@duhjooner]

Those rims are brighter than my future

[@MistrMyke]

I spray the tie rod with a little white spray paint to mark the spot I want to get back to..

[@OfficiaFoxDeltaGames]

I'm not mechanic, but a technician. I also make house calls, I never say how easy or how long a job will take. Every time I do, I jinxed it and job takes longer. 😆

[@spelunkerd]

I keep hearing that you shouldn't tighten suspension bushings until they are loaded, so that when load comes on, rubber bushings don't twist after they are tight, damaging the new bushing. On the other hand you seem to get away with it fine, and I can understand that on the street it is not easy to squeeze underneath when jack is removed. Is there more to it than I know?

[@tenza7545]

I let the tire on the ground when I do tie rod ends I did it the same way he does but having a few cars aligned after doing them both ways for awhile the ground way where much closer to factory specs

[@Markjaubrey]

Always have a secondary jack and jack stands under 3 points under the vehicle you are working under replacing suspension parts. Chuck 2 tires front and back so the car will not roll . Always have 2 floor jacks underneath the vehicle or with an air bag

[@v6dlc]

use your marker to write the size on your impact sockets easier to identify

[@dean6708]

Awesome job bro. Wish you lived near near. Could use your help with my 01 Malibu front suspension lol watching from Greenville South Carolina. Great work man!!

[@MrMarty77777]

If I'm not mistaken those ball joints just bolt to the steering knuckle. No need to replace the control arm.

[@RoadsideRescue]

unfortunately they didnt.

[@abdelmalekmekaddem9251]

the twin if Chris fix 👍

[@GeneralCheezyPr0ductionz]

Lmao your buddy is really your buddy man . What a team 💯

[@RoadsideRescue]

He’s great!

[@kc123photo123]

Cute family!!

[@judosailor]

Holy crap! Lol at that baby!

[@j.m.whittaker8280]

im 4 mins into this video and the best part is the random baby running in the street!!! lol

[@RoadsideRescue]

haha i couldnt edit it out!

[@MartinM04]

That ball joint deff does come off. I have replaced a pair under an hr with a 20 ton press.

[@gusthemilfchaser160]

Love the contents bro keep grinding 💪🏾

[@OnlineAutoRepairVideos]

Great channel Ernest, we are mobile as well, and LOVE IT! Where are you located?

[@RoadsideRescue]

UT

[@OnlineAutoRepairVideos]

@@RoadsideRescue We are in NC

[@franciscojavierpinedo8605]

Congrats on your wife pregnant 👍

[@Grzmnky]

Love the content buddy.. how do you go about the parts? You seem to have them prior to showing up. Do you buy out of pocket and let them know before purchase or do they buy and you pick up at the part store? Thank you in advance.

[@infotechsailor]

I had fun doing this same job on a Subaru forester. Also a good time to inspect or replace CV axles. Had one bad on my Subaru. Live the channel just need to get your camera in closer

[@gwuapomanuel]

19:25 mans just wanted to say hey to his buddy 😞

[@jamespn]

It’s getting easier to work on cars, full replacement struts, wheel bearings already pressed into a new hub, and new ball joints and bushings included in a new control arm. It’s easier to replace brake rotors than turn them because in most cases rotors are too warped to turn in the first place. Spark plugs last 100,000 miles, oil changes once or at the most twice a year. Total CV shaft replacement instead of rebuilding an individual inner or outer boot.

[@chrissoderberg5063]

Hey man good work on the videosjust a little tip when you tighten those lower bushings I would do it when all the cars weight is on all four wheels and then crawl under and tighten those bolts I've just seen it where bushings 10 to go bad very quickly afterjust from tightening it in a full sprung position and then when you set the car at its normal ride height there's a lot of tension on the bushing

[@RoadsideRescue]

Thanks for the tip

[@robertbunea9502]

Or you can just use another jack to lift the suspension to the same level as it would sit on the ground.

[@andrewcdavies]

Great video Earnest, what’s the make of the locking lug nut sockets you use? 👍

[@RoadsideRescue]

I think it’s OEM brand.

[@andrewcdavies]

@@RoadsideRescue thanks.

[@Miloshe71]

Are there jack stands backing up the jack?

[@Deutschehordenelite]

Hey buddy :D your son is way too cute!!

[@RoadsideRescue]

Hey, thanks

[@GauchoMwenyewe]

Just 2 hours ago it was 13.8k subs. Now i look it is 14.1k. Someone is growing

[@Reds1985Nation]

Great work, no PB Blaster or a torch to heat up bolts lol I'm gonna buy next rig from the west coast.

[@RoadsideRescue]

yeah. its awesome.

[@RoadsideRescue]

ive had the same can of PB for over a year.

[@TheRebuilt1]

with all the various cars you see do use All Data or Mitchell???

[@JasonGonzalezTV]

The baby got me laughing came out of nowhere 😂

[@RoadsideRescue]

haha

[@dougsweldingfabrication953]

3:26... You have a runner :-)

[@RoadsideRescue]

haha. my kddo. my wife was with him but i edit her out usually haha!

[@Aussat]

Brilliant.

[@liamcinq]

I'm watching all the videos out of order so forgive me if this has been asked/answered already, dont you have a vice in the truck where you could take parts like those arms to remove the knuckles?

[@RoadsideRescue]

no vice

[@blakekirby3042]

Wait how did you replace the belt? I need to do mine too!

[@johnb1121]

How do you work with out a vise

[@chris77777777ify]

I replaced my lug nuts with self tappers, that way my screwdriver can do the job & I save money not having to buy a breaker bar. 😉

[@194killa]

Invest in a matco kneeling pad. You will appreciate it