Well, I have great news. I followed your instructions. I did the tie rob and the upper control arm. I thought I was going to f’d it up but, it was a very easy simple job. The goal now is to the the entire front suspension. I want this 275K miles truck to be efficient.
@@autoguydiy4244 I'm not sure if you seen the Super Chat but, thanks again for the knowledge. Aye yo! I really save 1K. I did the job for no more than 153 bucks for parts.
I have a 2011 ram big horn.I've upgraded the cam shaft, the lifters.Oil pump.Now I gotta drop the tranny and replace the rear main seal.Then do my upper control alarm and replace my lower control arms.
Kinda sucks you have to buy the whole arm just to do a lower ball joint. That'll be something I consider when I have to do mine. However mine is still in good condition. Hope you get it done.
Hi, love your vids, your info and advice is spot on, been doing all the same stuff on my 03 5.7. FYI I have seen many vids on here about that lower ball joint, all of them show using a file to file down the top 4 crimp points and the ball joint will press out of there- then put in the new one with the snap ring supplied. Its a big PITA to replace the whole lower control arm, especially because mine has the torsion bar set up- not sure if the 09 does- didn't see it. Happy wrenching and keep up the great content. PS- liking the new grill- how's that working out for you?
@@autoguydiy4244 need that myself- definitely not cheap - did you have any speech problems at first? I'm a singer and having my speech affected would suck for vocals! LOL Are you getting the lower control arm? looking forward to the vid- the upper was trashed though!
I have a question. I need to get my upper, lower ball joint and outer tie rod ends replace. Did you get that from Moog or O'reilly? If it's O, what brand do you recommend of the 03? Firestone wanted to charge me 1K ($1,080) for this job.
Thanks! You really helped me out. This channel is really GOLD. Keep putting content out. #letsgoTeam #livingthedream #Ram1500
@@porkchopblack591 thank you so much brother
Well, I have great news. I followed your instructions. I did the tie rob and the upper control arm. I thought I was going to f’d it up but, it was a very easy simple job. The goal now is to the the entire front suspension. I want this 275K miles truck to be efficient.
See big dog you are a mechanic. That's what's up brother
@@autoguydiy4244 I'm not sure if you seen the Super Chat but, thanks again for the knowledge. Aye yo! I really save 1K. I did the job for no more than 153 bucks for parts.
@porkchopblack591 I got you big dog. To save 1k homeboy your living the dream
I wouldn't call it a fail on the lower ball joint, You just learned something different and so did everyone else watching.
Me right now trying to get it out without the ball joint separator 😤
Salute 🫡 Brother and DIY Dad!! #letsgoteam
I have a 2011 ram big horn.I've upgraded the cam shaft, the lifters.Oil pump.Now I gotta drop the tranny and replace the rear main seal.Then do my upper control alarm and replace my lower control arms.
Kinda sucks you have to buy the whole arm just to do a lower ball joint. That'll be something I consider when I have to do mine. However mine is still in good condition. Hope you get it done.
You know I will
@@autoguydiy4244 I know you will my dude. Just like giving some encouragement. I enjoy your videos
I appreciate you big dog. That's what's up
Hi, love your vids, your info and advice is spot on, been doing all the same stuff on my 03 5.7. FYI I have seen many vids on here about that lower ball joint, all of them show using a file to file down the top 4 crimp points and the ball joint will press out of there- then put in the new one with the snap ring supplied. Its a big PITA to replace the whole lower control arm, especially because mine has the torsion bar set up- not sure if the 09 does- didn't see it. Happy wrenching and keep up the great content. PS- liking the new grill- how's that working out for you?
The grill is sweet. Definitely can't complain
@@autoguydiy4244 need that myself- definitely not cheap - did you have any speech problems at first? I'm a singer and having my speech affected would suck for vocals! LOL Are you getting the lower control arm? looking forward to the vid- the upper was trashed though!
@TwoKindsMusik the speech was off for alittle while. Mostly cause the gums were swollen. 7500 financed
I have a question. I need to get my upper, lower ball joint and outer tie rod ends replace. Did you get that from Moog or O'reilly? If it's O, what brand do you recommend of the 03? Firestone wanted to charge me 1K ($1,080) for this job.
Go with the mevotec. Better than moog
The upper it the complete control arm