We appreciate it! I don't know if it was for better or worse that we put off this job, but you're right -- We are grateful to move forward! Thank you for writing! L (and Andy)
Great to see Y'all in action again. PB Blaster , whacks from different directions, then go do something else. Let it soak for at least an hour, then get to it. You're not wasting time, just getting a head start on another job while the molecules work for you.
I love that you said you are not wasting time because it is as if you knew exactly what I tell Andy when he says we need to something sit after spraying it with PB Blaster. You're right in looking at it that the time only means a head start on another job -- The impatient person in me needs to remember this! haha Always great to hear from you, L (and Andy)
"I want you to, like, be a... Use your man muscle." is my favorite part of the video! Fantastic to see you're still a stubborn Yorkshire man Andy. Great to see your videos back too.
Ey up Dave! Great to hear from you! Hope you're well! L certainly lets me know when I need to start working harder! Thanks for you message! Andy (and L)
Had to replace the hubs and knuckles on my GMC and it took a big hammer and a lot of hits to get the ball joints to come apart. Glad you can still get replacements, but it is frustrating when new parts aren't an exact fit. Nice work!
A bigger hammer would have certainly helped! Starting off with that little fork-style splitter was never going to work--The proper ball joint splitter certainly made the job easier, and you're right--Replacing a part only to find it isn't exactly the same fit is really frustrating. It has now happened to us several times. Thank you for writing! Andy (and L)
Good video guys. Those ball joints can be a pain to get apart. I've done quite a few over the years. Don't forget you can move the wheel to the left or right to gain better access to the ball joint. Also it's a good idea not to put too much stress on the brake hose. On modern disk brakes you're not supposed to let the caliper hang by the hose. The weight of the caliper can pull the hose apart. A good 36oz hammer works well and if you can smack the spindle where the ball joint goes through, right there on the side, one good solid hit they usually come apart. I notice the Cortez is front wheel drive I'm going back to some of your earlier videos to learn more about it. Keep up the good work guys it will pay off in the end.
Hey @LightningFabrication thanks for your comment! And you're absolutely right about stretching the brake hoses--The only reason we weren't concerned is because we planned on changing them in the future. They're pretty old and tired looking! Hope you enjoy our other videos--The Cortez has a pretty cool history! Andy (and L)
I feel ya on older ball joint. Heck, I just did the lowers on my 2001 Toyota Sequoia. The ball joint wasn't too bad, but I literally destroyed the tie rod ends trying to get them separated. Chalk up another $180 for new tie rod ends. Piece of mind is worth it though.
I don't think I've ever had a nice ball joint experience. Though the second one we removed was a lot easier, mainly due to the experience of doing this one. Glad you got your Sequoia sorted, I love those things! Thanks for checking out our video! Andy and L
Although rather entertaining, this video was painful to watch. Replacing a ball joint for example shouldn't be as difficult as you seem to make it. Gotta love your passion though. If you'd want my 2 cents worth, feel free to comment on this post. Otherwise, I'll just leave it alone. In the meantime, stay safe while doing your Cortez projects.
That was the tastist negative sandwich I've ever had! We didn't make it anything other than the hard job it was. When we got the right tools to do the job, it wasn't difficult. I'm not really sure what we're going to get with your 2 cents, but part of me is interested to find out, so fire away! Andy (and L)
Well done folks, I felt your pain and frustration. Congratulations on the progress.
We appreciate it! I don't know if it was for better or worse that we put off this job, but you're right -- We are grateful to move forward!
Thank you for writing!
L (and Andy)
@SoulofaSeeker sometimes you just need to bite the bullet...no matter what, it's always a lesson.
@@princesstrojan740 So so true and how we are learning those lessons! haha
L (and Andy)
Great to see Y'all in action again. PB Blaster , whacks from different directions, then go do something else. Let it soak for at least an hour, then get to it. You're not wasting time, just getting a head start on another job while the molecules work for you.
I love that you said you are not wasting time because it is as if you knew exactly what I tell Andy when he says we need to something sit after spraying it with PB Blaster. You're right in looking at it that the time only means a head start on another job -- The impatient person in me needs to remember this! haha
Always great to hear from you,
L (and Andy)
"I want you to, like, be a... Use your man muscle." is my favorite part of the video! Fantastic to see you're still a stubborn Yorkshire man Andy. Great to see your videos back too.
Ey up Dave! Great to hear from you! Hope you're well! L certainly lets me know when I need to start working harder! Thanks for you message!
Andy (and L)
Had to replace the hubs and knuckles on my GMC and it took a big hammer and a lot of hits to get the ball joints to come apart. Glad you can still get replacements, but it is frustrating when new parts aren't an exact fit. Nice work!
A bigger hammer would have certainly helped! Starting off with that little fork-style splitter was never going to work--The proper ball joint splitter certainly made the job easier, and you're right--Replacing a part only to find it isn't exactly the same fit is really frustrating. It has now happened to us several times.
Thank you for writing!
Andy (and L)
Good video guys. Those ball joints can be a pain to get apart. I've done quite a few over the years. Don't forget you can move the wheel to the left or right to gain better access to the ball joint. Also it's a good idea not to put too much stress on the brake hose. On modern disk brakes you're not supposed to let the caliper hang by the hose. The weight of the caliper can pull the hose apart. A good 36oz hammer works well and if you can smack the spindle where the ball joint goes through, right there on the side, one good solid hit they usually come apart. I notice the Cortez is front wheel drive I'm going back to some of your earlier videos to learn more about it. Keep up the good work guys it will pay off in the end.
Hey @LightningFabrication thanks for your comment! And you're absolutely right about stretching the brake hoses--The only reason we weren't concerned is because we planned on changing them in the future. They're pretty old and tired looking!
Hope you enjoy our other videos--The Cortez has a pretty cool history!
Andy (and L)
The Two of You are so Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood!!!!!!!
haha Love that Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood -- made us laugh!
Thanks so much for your support, David! Hope you've been well!
L (and Andy)
I feel ya on older ball joint. Heck, I just did the lowers on my 2001 Toyota Sequoia. The ball joint wasn't too bad, but I literally destroyed the tie rod ends trying to get them separated. Chalk up another $180 for new tie rod ends. Piece of mind is worth it though.
I don't think I've ever had a nice ball joint experience. Though the second one we removed was a lot easier, mainly due to the experience of doing this one. Glad you got your Sequoia sorted, I love those things! Thanks for checking out our video! Andy and L
Stop tickling things with the hammer. ! Give it some welly.!! 😂
I mean... I thought I did! haha
L (and Andy)
Although rather entertaining, this video was painful to watch. Replacing a ball joint for example shouldn't be as difficult as you seem to make it. Gotta love your passion though. If you'd want my 2 cents worth, feel free to comment on this post. Otherwise, I'll just leave it alone. In the meantime, stay safe while doing your Cortez projects.
That was the tastist negative sandwich I've ever had! We didn't make it anything other than the hard job it was. When we got the right tools to do the job, it wasn't difficult. I'm not really sure what we're going to get with your 2 cents, but part of me is interested to find out, so fire away!
Andy (and L)