MOOG Ball Joints I installed and recommend-
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C57ZSI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000C57ZSI&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=ZMISJQNMH6IT2BJI
Alltrade Ball Joint Press Tool-
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0028QGT7W/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0028QGT7W&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=EVGCIJUPUAWSBYUS
Milwaukee 3/8″ Impact I use for everything and Highly Recommend-
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BYFNLSI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BYFNLSI&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=62ASXIYRVQXTVHYY
1/2″ Milwaukee Impact used with C frame to press in ball joint-
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GFUA7FC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00GFUA7FC&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=YY5WACV2SXZUV2ZA
OTC Caliper Hanger-
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O80AZS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000O80AZS&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=TYQYJE44N4X3BUJ6
My favorite Rust Penetrant-
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BV4DBAU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BV4DBAU&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=PDQTDYTXXWC2OZBA
Wilton 3lb Sledge I use-
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0079GQXFO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0079GQXFO&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=C3VO5AO5RLNDDAPR
In this video I walk you through how to replace the lower ball joint on this generation of vehicles. Torque specs may vary year to year but the specs listed in the video are a good general guide. If you are unsure how to check if your ball joints are bad I have a detailed video on how to check them here-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M2D_XtuXZQ
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Got to make sure them nuts are clean
Great video thank you so much and keep up the good work!
Nice and thorough instructional video as always. Thanks Happy Fording!
I am tired of paying $1,500 for any and every repair on my 2001 F150 4wd Supercrew. Glad I found this channel. I love my truck, and was about to trade it. I get it, mechs do great work, hard work, wotrk others don't want to do, but at $200 an hour, that is a little much. I had Ford look over a vehicle I was about to buy. Had the check the entire vehicle over. When the checked the bearings, etc, the guy said they just fell apart and fell out of the vehicle. I am not a mech, don't know squat about cars. But after watching this video and the video on bearing and hub replacement, I for the life of me cannot see how they charged me $2,600. They said by law they cannot put it back together, and just give it back to me. While I appreciate the safety concerns, to not release my vehicle back to me, is/was BS. I am drive Ford trucks and no other. But they started losing me. I still have my F150, and it needs work at 244k on a Triton 5.4L, but it is such a great truck it it worth repairs. I just cannot bring myself to take in for another $1,500+ repair from them. So, learning is the way. Thank you so much for these videos. Now to get the balls to try it myself.
21:00 you forget to put the lock clamp back on the ball joint.
After replacing both uper and lower ball joints, even on one side, do I need and aligment?
Great video by the way.
Thanks!
Hi. Have you ever seen the need to change the lower control arms or will the ball joint suffice? I want to change out my lower control arms but I'm afraid of the torsion bars being stuck. I'm wondering if I even need to or just do the ball joint. Thanks
IS THE SAME PRESURE ON 2000 F150? THANKS
Sorry about the miss spelled word, lol. meant to say shocks.
Hello bro. I wanted to ask you a question about the air suspension. Is it possible to add air shocks to my expedition 4X4 5.4 2v. I noticed that I have regular shocks. But I would prefer air shocks rather than regular shocks. Would it be difficult to swap to air chocks?
It’s good to see that you get back to your roots with no fancy equipment! On your knees with a floor jack and stands!! Great video!
I just replaced my upper ball joint, can a bad lower ball joint feel like a out of balance tire
99.7 the ride, the John boy and Billy show. The big show on the radio. Does that ring a bell?
I always replace the solder pin.
21:51 "make sure your nuts are clean" CHECK!
Is this 4wd only?
Great video, thanks!
You have the best, straightforward videos I've found. Great job. Much appreciated.
What is name of the big clamp used to compress the caliper?
Great video!! Now how do I replace the rear lower ball joints on my 07
expedition?
Well I hope not messing with the torsion bars is good. I'd be a little suspicious to mess with that lower ball joint with that torsion bar at full load.
Great video I'm doing this same job this Saturday
Nice job but I didn't see you put any grease in the grease fitting that you installed after you put the new ball joint in