How to Replace Front Lower Ball Joint 2004-2008 Ford F-150

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This video shows you how to install a front lower ball joint on your 2004-2008 Ford F-150. Car and truck suspensions combine a number of moving parts for safe and stable handling. The ball joint is the crucial moving component that ties those parts together. The ball-in-socket joint can wear out and loosen over time. Or, the rubber protective boot can tear, allowing contaminants to seize the joint. Bad ball joints are a common failure point on vehicle inspections because they lead to unsafe driving conditions. Fortunately, they are relatively easy to replace with the right know-how.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2004 Ford F-150
2005 Ford F-150
2006 Ford F-150
2007 Ford F-150
2008 Ford F-150
Tools you will need:
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oRX/1AXAA00020
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/obpK/1AXAA00015
• 18mm Socket 1aau.to/oaen/1AXAA00043
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/oaen/1AXAA00043
• 22mm Socket 1aau.to/onT/1AXAA00266
• 24mm Socket
• Ball Joint Press
• Pliers
• Snap Ring Pliers
• 1/2 Inch Impact Gun 1aau.to/or3/1AXAA00252
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/obpK/1AXAA00015
• Swivel
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oaBa/1AXAA00044
• Anti-Seize Grease
• Brake Parts Cleaner
• Gloves 1aau.to/oYg/1AXSS00048
• Safety Glasses 1aau.to/oRq/1AXAA00343
• Sandpaper
• Chisel 1aau.to/okw/1AXAA00055
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/o2A/1AXAA00068
• Hammer 1aau.to/oSI/1AXAA00091
• Wheel Chocks
• Wire Brush 1aau.to/oso/1AXAA00079
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[@youandiryan]

Just a little tip for some people. If you put the ball joints in the freezer overnight it will make sliding it in until the lower control arm much much easier

[@jamesdonahue7701]

Excellent video! Great commentary, camera angle, and easy to understand step by step instruction.

[@karlreynolds7747]

I am in the process of replacing the upper and lower ball joints. I have watched several UA-cam videos on the subject but yours was by far the most professionally done. Your step by step explanations were concise and the video was easy to see.
I really appreciated the info on the bolt sizes and the torque specs.
Also, you didn’t feel the need to resort to profanity to sound authoritative. I watched one video recently that was so laced with profanity that I had to shut it off-and I am a former sailor from Vietnam days.
Glad I found you on the UA-cam channels. Bless you.

[@skullfracture2]

You’re definitely not a DIYer, I can tell just by the way you handle your tools and all the little tricks and tips throughout the whole process. I appreciate you pointing out to start by tightening the bottom lug nut as well. Alot of people don’t do that and the wheel goes on cockeyed.

[@corey7420]

Awesome video but I don’t think I can do this 😮

[@rollogic2988]

You're awesome dude! Great explanations and narration!

[@elmaschingon8237]

Love the video!!!! Thanks for taking your time and explaining everything. Have to replace mine. I must say I’m pretty terrified on doing it my self.

[@patrickblackwell9265]

Any other recommendations to replace while replacing the original ball joints and other original parts on the front end wheel assembly on a 07 F-150 with 130,000?

[@ericlane4885]

Excellent video

[@jesusgregoriojimenez6535]

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[@joemckenna8991]

Great video thanks

[@refujioacevedo8901]

Muy bien explicado

[@refujioacevedo8901]

Muchas gracias por enseñarme agradecido

[@Santos1of1Productions]

holy rust

[@RickWalshCleaning]

Totally E X C E L L A N T video !

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[@jeremykochan5718]

nice. bout to save myself $400 in labor fees local shop wanted for 1 balljoint and 2 outer tie rod ends to get my front end alignment

[@lokeycarter6679]

👌

[@anthonyspencer6475]

Y didn't go auto repair school

[@chunoramos5370]

just ignore all the tust😂…