Did a similar job but added the SPE Track Bar bushing kit. Also when I have the Ball joint break apart I use another cup to push out the ball joint housing rather than an air hammer. Sometimes you may need to use a large socket
@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARodHi ARod. This is Mrs Ed. We enjoy watching your videos together. 💙💙💙 We will be doing the thing with the bronze pipes in the spring. Lol. Whatever that is!?! 😂
When you said "I don't swing that way"...yeahhhh with me being left handed I can usually pop the track bar off with 2-3 good smacks with a heavy hammer...works so quickly since I'm used to swinging a hammer that way.
I have a few of those, and I cut off all of the thread part, and push it it out with a small insert and it comes right out and I cross ratchet straps on the back off the axle to keep the axle in place. I never have a problem of that track bar going back in
I just did this in the spring on jackstands and did the same thing and blew out the ball from the cup, took me 3 days to do this. Needless to say I'm installing a hoist in the shop this winter haha
I did the track bar on my 2011 SD at home. The ball joint gave me issues removing and installing. Problem was my Astro Ball Joint press was too small. Borrowed that same Snap On Ball joint press from work and what a world of difference. I need to get my own!
I had to use a torch and sledge on my track bar to get that thing off. I don't see any conditions here in SoCal like you guys see in the rust belt. They're just really on there.
Milwaukee and 1/2 drive sockets pkus other tools, jackstands, and time.....put a carli 2.5 level commuter kit on my 17 F350 6.7, 2 years ago. Fortunately not alot of rust, but a lift would have saved my back and knees a few years. Thabks ARod..
Lots of capable ball joint press tools don't have enough jaw opening. I use cutoff wheel on grinder and cut the stud. Now I press on stud and if it pushes through, I use a proper size press drift and push it out.
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Did a similar job but added the SPE Track Bar bushing kit. Also when I have the Ball joint break apart I use another cup to push out the ball joint housing rather than an air hammer. Sometimes you may need to use a large socket
Oh yeah!! BJP1 rocks brother. Lot sweat and elbow grease going into that removal. Be well brother!!
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@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARodHi ARod. This is Mrs Ed. We enjoy watching your videos together. 💙💙💙 We will be doing the thing with the bronze pipes in the spring. Lol. Whatever that is!?! 😂
Hell yeah, I'll fix em up real nice for em
I feel like me and you just had a similar conversation a few weeks ago, glad you did this video!
Ayee
Rust. I feel for you bud. We can change track bars so easy. I'm going to have to show you a trick
Yes…yes I like what you’ve done here.😊
When you said "I don't swing that way"...yeahhhh with me being left handed I can usually pop the track bar off with 2-3 good smacks with a heavy hammer...works so quickly since I'm used to swinging a hammer that way.
In chaos you bring stability!
I have a few of those, and I cut off all of the thread part, and push it it out with a small insert and it comes right out and I cross ratchet straps on the back off the axle to keep the axle in place. I never have a problem of that track bar going back in
I just did this in the spring on jackstands and did the same thing and blew out the ball from the cup, took me 3 days to do this. Needless to say I'm installing a hoist in the shop this winter haha
good work Aron
Air chisel that bottom edge inwards. You'll basically fold that inner sleeve and it breaks the bond. Then you can probably cut/pry/push out.
I so need to get this done.
Here in Canada we use heat (torch) and pressure (ball joint press with a cup that barely fit at the bottom)
Yeah, i'm always worry about heating up the frame or the axle housing for that matter
I did the track bar on my 2011 SD at home. The ball joint gave me issues removing and installing. Problem was my Astro Ball Joint press was too small. Borrowed that same Snap On Ball joint press from work and what a world of difference. I need to get my own!
Maybe you need a "Big Nasty" air hammer aka Astro 4890, that the other rust-belt shops on UA-cam use.
What if you air hammered the ball joint mount while the press was on it with pressure. Would anti seize help reassembly and help with rust later.
Yes that wld work
I had to use a torch and sledge on my track bar to get that thing off. I don't see any conditions here in SoCal like you guys see in the rust belt. They're just really on there.
I've done it on the ground. Was not fun but doable. Sure would be nice with the lift.
And now front end alignment yes
Could you use a hydraulic jack on the floor pushing against the weight of the truck? Maybe a few whacks with that pressure on it would break it loose.
Ehhhh, maybe
Put the ball joint piece that popped out in upside down and press the race part up.
Milwaukee and 1/2 drive sockets pkus other tools, jackstands, and time.....put a carli 2.5 level commuter kit on my 17 F350 6.7, 2 years ago. Fortunately not alot of rust, but a lift would have saved my back and knees a few years. Thabks ARod..
That swaybar looking a little rough too.
Do they usually have grease fittings on them?
Where r u working now my good man 😎. I know ur in the Detroit metro area
Yepp still here
Is the older gentleman in the baby gap t-shirt, the owner of the truck, or is he just supervising for a reason???
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Money shot!!
That doesn't look fun if doing ur self, guess I'll try to say money and come to u. Thanks for sharing ARod
Gotchu buddy
can you put some heat to there area where the ball joint presses in before trying to remove it?
Ehhhhhhh, ur not suppose to really heat that stuff
Which LED light are you using sir?
Harbor freight special
@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod I have the snapon but this one looks smaller and easier to place.
Getting ready to do it on my 2017! Any tips?
Lol, hope it rusty. I guess in hind sight I clda soaked it a day or so
Lots of capable ball joint press tools don't have enough jaw opening. I use cutoff wheel on grinder and cut the stud. Now I press on stud and if it pushes through, I use a proper size press drift and push it out.
I never check those with engine running
Lot easier to find your loose components brah
Who is the older gentleman in the white T-shirt?
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