How-To replace Dana 30 and 44 Ball Joints part 1 of 3 (removal with cheap press)

How-To replace Dana 30 and 44 Ball Joints part 1 of 3 (removal with cheap press)

Part 1 of 3 on how to replace Dana 30 or Dana 44 Ball Joints. This vid deals with removing the ball joints from the axle with a cheap press that can be rente…

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bleepinjeep says:

hey man, thanks for the comment, keep watching and I’ll keep making em!

Tyler J says:

Great video Matt! I have yet to find one video on the internet that gives
good information on ball joints like yours does. This has been exceedingly
helpful just like all of your videos! I’m a newer subscriber and a now big
supporter! I have immense respect and appreciation for you and your
knowledge of Jeeps. I got an XJ and all of your videos have been a key part
to me figuring out how to make that bad boy run great! Don’t stop making
your videos, they are awesome!

bleepinjeep says:

I did what worked and I’m not sure it would be any different if I tried it
again. Those autozone presses aren’t set up for Jeep knuckles but sometimes
you gotta make do.

Sanzofunke says:

True enough, thanks for the reply.

Sanzofunke says:

I have a huge respect for you and i realize that this is one of you older
video sets, but could you please do an update or edit to these to show the
proper use of the ball joint press(there is no need for the metal stock and
placement of the spacers were off). I know you made it work but in my
opinion i think the general populace who watch you videos should see the
proper implementation. P.S. i love you videos and appreciate all the work
you put in.

bleepinjeep says:

Thanks man, glad I could help… if you get a chance upload some pics on
the FB page of your handywork!

bleepinjeep says:

everyone else seems to like it

yerwrng says:

I got real hi-tech on the bottoms with a 20lb sledge …I hate that cheap
ass autozone tool .

leopold klop says:

well ok……..like the BSA pic…i’m a BSA certified mechanic…..i’ve
owned 441,rocket 3 , victor…..trident….the list goes on forever

RastaMastaKonTiki says:

It’s “an asshole” not “a asshole”. Tough stuff, I know, but to try to
follow me here.

Gregory May says:

Not very good. Why not record the job from beggining?

FragmentalStew says:

I pressed up on the upper ball joint like in this video and I ruptured the
ball joint. I had to use a piece that pressed on the outside and not the
shaft.

leopold klop says:

cool beans dude

leopold klop says:

and you never said that all Dana rears don’t need need that crown socket
for the slack adjustment …….. don’t get me wrong i got some very useful
info but if your going to start at page 1 at least make it page 1

1969Scorch says:

i only have a much cheaper ball joint press and no way to get a good press
like you used, now i am scared again of attempting this on my own bleepin
jeep without a better press. Maybe a pro doing it would be safer. (JEEP,
Just Empty Every Pocket)

Christopher Hunt says:

Hey Matt, Thanks for the vids. You walked me through the dreaded tasks of
control arm bushings and track bar issues. Ended up replacing all ball
joints and welded a reinforcement plate behind the steering box. Too many
winters in Boston… Yes , I did subscribe

gvbhdghdf says:

this video is useless. you only showed what everyone knows how to do.

gvbhdghdf says:

it just seems like you skipped the majority of the work n then made a 5
minute video on the easiest part

mkironman55 says:

Hey Mat, thanks for the vid. Am going to do my 96 and wasn’t sure about how
to exactly go about it. You make it very clear. Thanks dude. Mike

bleepinjeep says:

@Mr10inchnail Check out my other videos to figure out how to remove the
axle shafts. The knuckle comes off with a big hammer or a sledge… Hit
downward!

bleepinjeep says:

well thanks for watching… I hate making videos on a project that I have
never tried before but I”l have to do one and see how it comes out.

RastaMastaKonTiki says:

That’s awesome. I love British iron. No hard feelings dude. Just letting
you know that some of us appreciate these videos for what they are.

bleepinjeep says:

no problem, thanks for watching!

baldwinlocomotive says:

Matt, thanks for the heads up. I was planning to do the same but it is real
helpful to see the process done first. As to hammering them out……..well
you just bent the axle yoke open. See the comment below…LOL Well done.

joeftw18 says:

HOLY F!!K…. Just finished 2 ball joints of one knuckle… Sweating like I
just got finished swimming. Thanks for the video….

johnny alonso says:

great video again man. thanks so much for the tutorial

brettconv83 says:

What type of upper and lower ball joints do you recommend? Is there any
that are no serviceable or without grease fittings or is there are better
option? Thanks Matt

cjhawk67 says:

Ive seen kits that have fitings that poke out the side of the lower
balljoint for greasing

RastaMastaKonTiki says:

I have a bone to pick with you. Working on Jeeps is not rocket science.
Pulling the axles is not a difficult task. This is a tutorial on how to
pull the ball joints. It is implied that you have made it down to the
joints before you try to pull them. Matt is just trying to help. His
information is a lot more useful to fellow Jeepers than your constant
bitching and carrying on. Please, kindly get lost. Also, learn to spell and
use grammar on at least a fourth grade level before posting comments.

TheMasterkane28 says:

nice video bro ya work what type of truck again…..

Ian Mauro says:

Very Nice Thanks…1997 Dodge 5.9l Cummins…Very Expensive and I had some
of my own ideas, although your project is different it really helped as the
procedure is the same all in all.

bleepinjeep says:

thanks for watching!

bleepinjeep says:

twas my first video and I didnt think of it till then… also, I have other
videos showing how to remove the axleshafts… Hopefully you can figure out
how to remove the wheel on your own;)

Jackyl82334 says:

Thank you for making these videos, I’m building up my axles and I had
thought it would be a lot tougher than you make it look, thank you for
putting your experiance in front of a camera to make it look easy so the
rest of us without your know how will have the confidence to do our own.

bleepinjeep says:

Sweet, always goes faster the second time around… or the 50th.

Klondike Mike says:

Thanks for the vid’s. I going through them right now. I agree, there needs
to be more. We need to get the old hands to learn how to use a good video
camera and share their knowledge and experince’s. I disagree with you on
being “afraid” of not showing your first effort on removing the ball
joints. You can easily edit out any of the embarrassing parts and just show
us all the good stuff. We missed out. Thanks for sharing your experience’s,
we all learn.

mazdaspeedsteve380 says:

I just did my ball joints and u joint on one side last night. Thanks a lot
for the vid. Only took me 3 hours. Should be faster for the other side.

bleepinjeep says:

@kervyn There is no need to remove the dif cover. There is not enough fluid
in there to spill out as long as everything is level.

leopold klop says:

why didn’t you show how to remove the knuckle ? and you never show how to
pull the axles or remove the axle clips ?

bleepinjeep says:

is there no Autozone or parts store near you?

bleepinjeep says:

On hubs and parts like this I usually go with NAPA, or spicer if you can
find it. The uppers are greasable and lowers are not.

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