Bent Frame Bolts! Easy Job Escalated! Ford Transit 3.7

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  • @StrengthAndConditioning61
    @StrengthAndConditioning61 Рік тому +147

    Those pieces of body armor are there to ensure that if you have a front end collision it makes sure that the bolts in the control arms bend so you have to cut them out.

    • @MonkeyJedi99
      @MonkeyJedi99 Рік тому +10

      Sounds about right.

    • @1gerard47
      @1gerard47 Рік тому +6

      Ye,and a bit overkill it looked as if they were supports for the front bumper,they obviously done the job they were designed for,maybe to prevent the front chassis legs from having excess damage in a front end,surprisingly they didn't bend.

    • @DonsJunkmail-vg1wt
      @DonsJunkmail-vg1wt Рік тому +2

      Maybe Ray has the Sawzall set on "Reverse"??🤔

    • @marknelson8724
      @marknelson8724 Рік тому +7

      Looks like those front braces did their job making a simple job more difficult.

    • @Gassit
      @Gassit Рік тому +4

      @@1gerard47 They where probably replaced after the accident.

  • @hot_wheelz
    @hot_wheelz Рік тому +184

    A video where Ray resorts to using the sawzall, drill or torch is never a bad video. As Ray has said in the past, these parts underestimate Ray's ability and willingness to escalate to more extreme forms of violence. 😂

    • @spaceflight1019
      @spaceflight1019 Рік тому +6

      It's the power station paradigm, or Chuck Noll's favorite saying:
      "Whatever it takes!"

    • @johnwood346
      @johnwood346 Рік тому +4

      Always fun cutting out suspension bolts ain't it thought I was losing my mind the last ones I did
      Every bolt on the rear of a 2010 mitsubishi shogun

    • @johndenton5555
      @johndenton5555 Рік тому +5

      almost like watching 'Tim Taylor' when he gets all his stuff out but Al does all the work.😁
      👍🇺🇸😎

    • @mpdavis731
      @mpdavis731 Рік тому

      Can't be stuck if its a liquid! :D

    • @davidthomas1467
      @davidthomas1467 26 днів тому

      Ultra violence activated

  • @elrobo3568
    @elrobo3568 Рік тому +84

    In my 65 years of wrenching I have found more than once the "easy" jobs can be the most difficult due to simple parts. Good job!

    • @halbud
      @halbud Рік тому +1

      ain"t that the truth!! I don"t care if its a wiper blade or a turn signal bulb ,if you think its gonna be easy it turns into an hour job lol!!

  • @xunheilvsnipezx3324
    @xunheilvsnipezx3324 Рік тому +112

    Its always good to see employees WITH integrity! Caught Troy using an actual torque wrench on tires! While he didnt know he was being observed!!! Bravo!!! Canidate for Crew Chief of the month right there!

    • @davidmarshak8512
      @davidmarshak8512 Рік тому +2

      M

    • @BP-Crux
      @BP-Crux Рік тому +1

      Tornadoman Troy's Repairs

    • @josephking6515
      @josephking6515 Рік тому +1

      I agree with you there. I sure would like to know about Troy's mechanical history. I bet that would also be _a very good video_ just like the rest of Ray's uploaded "children."

    • @CrimeVid
      @CrimeVid Рік тому +1

      Have to torque him out of that ! no need for that on non performance motors.

    • @forgetfulme1719
      @forgetfulme1719 Рік тому

      Mercedes dealer will hire Troy and fire his 'Master of Mental Torque'.

  • @Vfourmike
    @Vfourmike Рік тому +79

    Thank god you readjusted the front lift positions. I was looking thinking that’s only ever going to end badly. 👍

    • @2pugman
      @2pugman Рік тому +10

      I was screaming at the monitor NOooo !

    • @frankvucolo6249
      @frankvucolo6249 Рік тому +14

      Especially with all that slide hammering, banging and muscling being done. Whew!

    • @forgetfulme1719
      @forgetfulme1719 Рік тому

      the other shop did it on ground level stands@@frankvucolo6249

    • @adamdnewman
      @adamdnewman Рік тому +2

      Yep, if it doesn't look right or feel right, IT ISN'T RIGHT ☠

  • @spaceflight1019
    @spaceflight1019 Рік тому +71

    Helpful hint: if the lower control arm is horizontal, there is no side load on the rear bushing and the vertical bolt will easily drop out, especially if an uncovered floor drain is close by.

    • @williamsquires3070
      @williamsquires3070 Рік тому +10

      Yes, and if you out-clever yourself by covering up the floor drain, it’ll NEVER come out (without a Ray-approved sawzall)!

    • @bobhudson6659
      @bobhudson6659 Рік тому +5

      Normally with straight bolt yes. Floor drain is an extra. Then it is fishing time for wife with small hands. Retired mechanic in Land Down Under.

    • @MattOGormanSmith
      @MattOGormanSmith Рік тому +1

      @@bobhudson6659 She has magnetic fingers? Did you retire before neodymium?

    • @dotar9586
      @dotar9586 Рік тому +5

      @@bobhudson6659 Doesn't stuff fall UP there?

    • @leonardaltig
      @leonardaltig Рік тому

      Yep. they like to find holes to hide in.

  • @c63amgblack
    @c63amgblack Рік тому +22

    I'm a diesel tech at a truck dealership and I usually watch your videos when I get home. Your skill and positive attitude has definitely helped my diagnostic ability and happiness/optimism/sense of purpose at my job. Thank you ray

    • @originalthreebeard
      @originalthreebeard Рік тому +3

      Do your co-workers throw a sideways glance every time you say "click"? 😁

    • @halbud
      @halbud Рік тому

      Don"t you just love the smell of diesel fuel in the morning!!!

    • @cheeseburger3209
      @cheeseburger3209 Рік тому

      Same here

    • @robertsturtevant6185
      @robertsturtevant6185 Рік тому

      @originalthreebeard…….or when he yells, GRAVITY……..when something is dropped

  • @denishannon7302
    @denishannon7302 Рік тому +39

    hey Ray it was good to see Troy in the background tightening wheel nuts with a tension wrench, obviously he has learnt something.

    • @justnerdlife
      @justnerdlife Рік тому +5

      Yes! I had the same thought. Look at him go!

    • @Dennys854
      @Dennys854 Рік тому +3

      "Cleeek" "Cleeeek" "Cleeek"

    • @forgetfulme1719
      @forgetfulme1719 Рік тому +2

      he bought the skill with him, Ray just uses torque sticks.

  • @jamietechentin4779
    @jamietechentin4779 Рік тому +6

    I work on Ford vans at my dealership, I am so glad you moved the front pads. My anxiety went to the roof at the first spot.

  • @Bears58
    @Bears58 Рік тому +8

    Ray you have unbelievable patience. Bravo, I would of been throwing stuff around the shop

  • @MrCanadascott
    @MrCanadascott Рік тому +5

    Troy's learning from the best. Hope he's watching and notices that you just don't give up

  • @rogerfleury3591
    @rogerfleury3591 Рік тому +1

    85th! GOOD HUMPDAY RAY AND THE WIFE UNIT! I also wish a great HUMPDAY to the two new employees! Roger in Pierre South Dakota

  • @marknelson8724
    @marknelson8724 Рік тому +11

    I was very glad to see you made the right/safe choice of re-thinking your lift points. The ball joints only came out because you re-affirmed my love for penetrating fluid. Once we saw the whole van had been tweaked, I really enjoyed/learned something when you had to get it apart. I look forward to seeing how and if you need to tweak it back to where it was to reassemble it or if it will just go together willingly.

  • @jochemsluis8834
    @jochemsluis8834 Рік тому +1

    I am in the HVAC&R trade and came across a footwear tailor when fixing his heatpump. He is now retired and found out we both watch your channel. You inspire great trades by doing it right.
    If Trevor sees this you know who you are.

  • @Ron_Masterjohn
    @Ron_Masterjohn Рік тому +37

    Good job Ray on getting your shop dialed it. It’s looking good. I’m sure the van needs some new KYB strut assembly’s . Bolts like that one not coming out are a real ticker. Ray has heard it many times but I’m gonna say it again , Ray is a great mechanic.

    • @josephking6515
      @josephking6515 Рік тому +3

      I would say Ray's a *mechanical engineer.* His skillset is brilliant IMO!! 👍👍👍👍👍

    • @549BR
      @549BR Рік тому +1

      I heard that Ray's a great actor, and this program is being filmed on Warner Bros. old back lot in Hollywood. 😎

  • @alfonsoguzman2099
    @alfonsoguzman2099 Рік тому +1

    I work as A Ford Technician here in Chicago those Transit control arms are a common job.i always get new bolts and cut the old bolts off..it seized inside the bushing insert

  • @duncancremin1708
    @duncancremin1708 Рік тому +15

    OMG, I’m so happy to see I’m not the only one to have a simple job go way south.
    Those ball joints absolutely had to be done though. Even without the suspicion of an accident, they’re well worn.

    • @MonkeyJedi99
      @MonkeyJedi99 Рік тому +4

      And on the driver side, the rubber boot just fell off with vibration. So, it was not all that well seated anymore.
      I also think I saw grit in the exposed joint.

  • @Ben-Wah
    @Ben-Wah Рік тому +1

    I especially appreciate how careful you are with lift safety. Well done, sir!

  • @Mr._Darby
    @Mr._Darby Рік тому +3

    Not even Troys lucky shirt helped 😂

  • @cinorom3803
    @cinorom3803 Рік тому +1

    used to work for Ziebart rustproofing. The guy doing the undercoating has A Chevy SS454 pickup to do. He centered it on the rack not realizing that A big block short box truck was gonna be front heavy. It fell. No one was hurt, except a few grand fixing the truck... j/s

  • @chatrkat
    @chatrkat Рік тому +7

    Yes those big galvanized running boards indicate that was purchased from U-Haul when it was relatively new. Trust me those are very heavy to take off too. They use existing factory holes in the frame with special fasteners. I bought my 2014 E250 from U-Haul with 2400 miles back in early 2015. They used to flip their small vans very quickly. Don’t know now if that’s still the case.

  • @billbarney4937
    @billbarney4937 Рік тому +1

    gotta love Rays positive attitude. he really has a nice well equipped auto service station. he is one of the few guys i would trust to work on my car.

  • @eddiezackery4819
    @eddiezackery4819 Рік тому +5

    Ray, I watch your videos every day. You are an excellent mechanic I mechanic all my life some on vehicles and heavy equipment, love watching your videos keep up the good work big ED coming to you from western Kentucky. Hope you and your family has a wonderful day.

  • @patrickdiehl6813
    @patrickdiehl6813 Рік тому +2

    Hey Ray, Troy says he wants his shirt back😂😂😂. "Two things you thought would bring drama and two others that actually did! If it doesn't capitulate, escalate! Great video 👊

  • @mrgman1326
    @mrgman1326 Рік тому +3

    You probably already know this Ray, but if you can get the foot of the saws all against a solid surface, it will cut faster. It lets the blade flex less, and helps prevent you from absorbing the reciprocation from the saw.

    • @MonkeyJedi99
      @MonkeyJedi99 Рік тому +2

      Of course, you need to have sufficient clearance beyond the cut for the length of the blade.
      It looked like, for the lower of each cut, that space was partially occluded by a structural curve of that lower plate.

  • @kidsteach938
    @kidsteach938 Рік тому +1

    These Euro-Fords really rock. Easy peasy maintenance...Oh, how I miss the Econoline.

  • @chipdayton1625
    @chipdayton1625 Рік тому +4

    Hey Ray! You should install a mirror on the wall so you can see when you are right up against the wall.

  • @herminioaponte7648
    @herminioaponte7648 Рік тому +1

    You are the man ,great work

  • @Wakeupandsniffthecoffee
    @Wakeupandsniffthecoffee Рік тому +14

    Glad to see you re-racked the front end. That was pretty spooky looking on the outside edge.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael Рік тому +1

    Lots of Issues with this van with the bent bolts and Them ball joints didn't want to to come out good video as always 41:29 @Rainman Ray's Repairs

  • @Nick-n2z
    @Nick-n2z Рік тому +5

    Hi Ray. I'm in the UK and can feel your pain. Best way to remove that arm is to get it level and the bolt will fall out. With the salty roads over here l, that bolt usually rusts to the steel sleeve in the bush.

  • @shamanosarcasm9800
    @shamanosarcasm9800 Рік тому

    Ray has met and defeated the Final Boss of automotive repair!!! This is ... A Very Good Video!!!!

  • @edbaker1016
    @edbaker1016 Рік тому +3

    wearing Troy's shirt today.....

  • @omorin34
    @omorin34 Рік тому +1

    I don't own a shop, but if it was me I would switch the HD lift with the center lift and mount the lift a foot or two farther away from the wall. Might limit access to the angled lift but I would use the new used on and the HD lift most of the time. Use the angled lift for smaller cars.

  • @geomann1009
    @geomann1009 Рік тому +4

    That is a simple job escalating into a major PIA!! Your patience is a blessing to the business.

  • @roxanneabbott8424
    @roxanneabbott8424 Рік тому +1

    Wow that was a physical and mental workout!

  • @lutz5021
    @lutz5021 Рік тому +17

    Man, that was painful to watch. Thank you for your hard work !

  • @johnmantione8309
    @johnmantione8309 Рік тому

    Catch 22: if the control arm bushing fails, you can't get the bolt out. If the bushing is intact, there's no reason to change the control arm! Been there, did that, had to drive 2hrs round trip to get the only two suspension bolts left in dealership inventory in six counties. Keep up the good work, Ray, you inspire us all to just keep calm and impact on.
    Also, torque wrench clicks - shoutout to 15:26 !

  • @mabronstevenson5256
    @mabronstevenson5256 Рік тому +2

    Ray on the driver's side where that bad ball joint was that bracket it was stuck in look at it carefully I swear I seen a Crack in it which means the new ball joint could bust out of it. It's a small Crack just around the rim of where the ball joint goes in at or it's just paint Crack is it painted ?

  • @revert2625
    @revert2625 Рік тому

    Another vocabulary enhancing experience!!! I bought the same Milwaukee kit from Amazon. Money very well spent!!!!!!!!

  • @mikejacob3536
    @mikejacob3536 Рік тому +3

    Time for the plasma cutter... If it's liquid, it can't be stuck!😂

  • @bearpuf
    @bearpuf Рік тому +1

    An incredibly impressive video Ray. You increasingly amaze me with your capacity to be both creative and strongarm your way to success. Applause (in the background). Thanks for the video.

  • @blackenigma1054
    @blackenigma1054 Рік тому +2

    mannnnn!!!! That would’ve been ten times harder without that air hammer!!!! Somewhere there’s a guy beating the hell outta that ball joint!😅🥲😂

    • @MacRODesign55
      @MacRODesign55 Рік тому

      I think the "Ford Strategy" is to make it so difficult to repair that you replace the entire hub assemblies.

  • @sekaf4125
    @sekaf4125 Рік тому +1

    patience is a virtue !!!!! years of experience is showing here

  • @legogummybear5
    @legogummybear5 Рік тому +5

    Hey Ray and Wife Unit. Greetings from Australia. Keep up the good work!!

    • @GrayRealities
      @GrayRealities Рік тому +1

      Eric O and Ray uploaded at the same time this morning. Good morning from a suburb near Chicago. ❤❤👍👍👍

    • @greenriver520
      @greenriver520 Рік тому +1

      Just tuned in from CQ in Australia. Been watching Ray for a couple of years now. He's brilliant.

    • @legogummybear5
      @legogummybear5 Рік тому +1

      Central Queensland ?
      @@greenriver520

    • @wisecampmotorcycles8258
      @wisecampmotorcycles8258 Рік тому +1

      Central NSW here 🇦🇺👍

    • @MacRODesign55
      @MacRODesign55 Рік тому +2

      Sydney here.

  • @patrickgoodwin3085
    @patrickgoodwin3085 Рік тому +1

    Good way to enjoy my coffee. Have a good day Ray!

  • @Parknest
    @Parknest Рік тому +2

    I was in exactly the same situation when I had to replace a front lower control arm on a 2012 Fiat 500 (same as a 2nd Gen Ford Ka). There was a beam from the subframe to the front bumper obscuring the front bolt of the control arm. Fortunately, it wasn't too bad to remove. I hope the owner gets the front tyres replaced and the front wheel alignment done.

  • @scottmarshall3963
    @scottmarshall3963 Рік тому

    Ray, your perseverance in the face of adversity is truly admirable mate.
    I mean seriously, dragging out the Hackzall, slide hammer, pneumatic hammer to cut through bent control arm bolts and distorted ball joints shows that you're not going down without a fight. Goodonya mate - you've truly earned this evening's cleansing ale after going through all that.
    Watching you fighting the ball joints with the pneumatic hammer, I was wishing that you had some pneumatic spreaders that could wedge in between the flange and the base and extract it that way. You would've had a better angle of attack than going in from the top with the hammer.
    I can't wait to see the next one in this series.

    • @epstein_isnt_dead7726
      @epstein_isnt_dead7726 Рік тому

      The control arm bolts. When the picklefork maxed out, the genius could have just put anything metal (like the head of a hammer) in between his picklefork and the frame to move the pivot point lower so he could keep praying with the picklefork while using the impact. Would have taken 30 seconds and the bolt would have been out and the customer wouldn't get hit with an extra hour of shop time while this dude screws around

  • @johndesaavedra1040
    @johndesaavedra1040 Рік тому +4

    There's a chance the SAI or caster on the alignment will be at the edge of spec. Replacing the control arms will help but the subframe may be tweaked.

    • @mph5896
      @mph5896 Рік тому +1

      Looks like everything on that front end is junk. When he pulled the DS boot off the ball joint, you could see how much slop it had in it. Then add in the collision damage like you mentioned. Throw some parts on it and see if it will align🙃

  • @marodriguezbabilonia
    @marodriguezbabilonia Рік тому

    I love his narration style and vocabulary.

  • @theoverlord6437
    @theoverlord6437 Рік тому +3

    Funny how an easy job become difficult.

  • @mogwaii5669
    @mogwaii5669 Рік тому

    Gotta love when someone smirks and says, I gotta easy one for ya...

  • @duncancremin1708
    @duncancremin1708 Рік тому +4

    I think I might have devised a better way of using prying force, while turning the bolts, before resorting to the slide hammer and sawzall. I think you’re still inclined to forget you have an extra pair of hands that can be used to hold tools for you. Watching you struggle to work with one hand, when 4 are available is always a toss up between fun and frustration.
    Still, you got there in the end. Bet you were sweaty!
    Props for getting through it.

  • @mutz108
    @mutz108 Рік тому

    First time I've seen a working mechanic in cowboy boots. Go Troy.

  • @robsterenborg
    @robsterenborg Рік тому +14

    you can charge this guy a heck more for this repair. I suspect that he already knew this (hence the supply of material)and chose you for your ignorance (positively meant) What I can't stand is that a lot of people are not honest in their communication and use other good willing people to take care of their shit

  • @dennis2376
    @dennis2376 Рік тому

    A lot of knowledge, thinking outside the box, and problem-solving. Interesting.

  • @GrayRealities
    @GrayRealities Рік тому +1

    Eric O and Ray uploaded at the exact same time 5:05AM this morning. Sending blessings and prayers Good morning from a suburb near Chicago. ❤❤👍👍👍

  • @ericcozad
    @ericcozad Рік тому

    “Should” gets you almost every time!

  • @merumwidt3120
    @merumwidt3120 Рік тому

    I'll always remember the moment I witnessed the Battle of the Ball Joints. One of those things you carry with you the rest of your life. And then the Love Interest shows up to add the pathos in the middle of the battle. The stuff of legends.

  • @rickmcdonald1557
    @rickmcdonald1557 Рік тому

    I have seen so many cars fall off these lifts I was really triggered when you had the round supports on the first place on the van but thank goodness your experience talked to you about the situation but If I was going to be banging and tugging on the frame and suspension parts I would have extra screw type supports under there with me just in case it might slip off the small rubber mounts. You are the happiest Mechanic I have ever seen and I'm sure it's because you are very successful and have a great wife~!!

  • @bobcarrigan1742
    @bobcarrigan1742 Рік тому

    Ray's commentary on this one was very entertaining!

  • @taplin7616
    @taplin7616 Рік тому +1

    Seems like I run into problems like this which should be simple then realize, no lift, not enough tools, not enough experience, not enough patience and fear car will be stuck broke down in driveway then face massive expensive repairs from someone I don’t trust. Choosing battles wisely is important. Wish I could find a good honest mechanic like Ray.

  • @amandacoates1184
    @amandacoates1184 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video. We have been trying to get the bolt out of the control arm on our can also. This was a very detailed, very imformational video. Thank you again!

  • @rrotwang
    @rrotwang Рік тому

    I was a mechanic since the 70s
    Whenever we bought a loaded control arm it came with everything
    Same with loaded brake calipers

  • @jimgraves4197
    @jimgraves4197 Рік тому +2

    Just goes to show every day has a different challenge to overcome in the shop.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael Рік тому +1

    That support beam your calling it Ray is The Bumper Crush Bar and bumper Support 8:50 @Rainman Ray's Repairs

  • @0dbm
    @0dbm Рік тому

    The most suspenseful video I’ve ever seen
    Well done sir

  • @bluegreen2360
    @bluegreen2360 Рік тому +1

    Using an assault hammer may seem like an easy too to use but it takes alot of control to use one and exhausting so good job always like seeing what another real technician goes through instead of these youtube "mechanics" do they never show the problems that can arise from a job. Great job Ray keeping it realistic

  • @ronsloan7662
    @ronsloan7662 Рік тому

    Hey Ray, I could feel your frustration with those ball joints all the way across the country into British Columbia! Glad you were able to get them out. Cheers!

  • @andrewc.343
    @andrewc.343 Рік тому

    I love how that air chisel hammer helps you out alot on certain circumstances & looks like it works wonders! Keep up the good work Ray! 😃

  • @bigbelconut
    @bigbelconut Рік тому

    I tell you what, ford has some really brilliant engineer's.

  • @SA-he5ej
    @SA-he5ej Рік тому

    That's a nice change. A working horse unit

  • @charlesshepherd3560
    @charlesshepherd3560 Рік тому +1

    I really enjoy your videos, especially when you run into unexpected problems. A small suggestion, deablo blades for the sawzall last longer and cut hard metals quicker, you can also get shorter blades that make it easier to only cut what you want to.

  • @davidrice136
    @davidrice136 Рік тому +1

    Ball joints…remove bolts, cut bolt flanges off, press out using normular protocol. 👍

  • @JohnH0130
    @JohnH0130 Рік тому +1

    4:00 I didn't like those support points on the front frame either, glad you decided to move them inboard to the flat and likely much more stable frame area.

  • @papafrank7094
    @papafrank7094 Рік тому

    I'm impressed by your tenacity. Keep it up.

  • @patrickreynolds801
    @patrickreynolds801 Рік тому

    She's a tough one. What a workout.

  • @martyh9309
    @martyh9309 Рік тому

    Hey Ray... Love the way you gave those ball joints the ol' "whammy kiss".. 😂😂

  • @FrankieFuller-i7o
    @FrankieFuller-i7o Рік тому

    Man, that one was a doozie! "good job, Ray",you da man! ❤ all your videos no matter the length....

  • @litz13
    @litz13 Рік тому

    Thought of you, Ray, this past weekend while changing steering knuckles on my Cherokee. Four cans of Brake Kleen.
    (for you non Jeep people, on XJ/TJ the brake pads slide on the knuckles, not a caliper bracket, and scrape grooves into in the metal; the only fix is to weld the divots, or replace the knuckles)

  • @zeropointenergy1574
    @zeropointenergy1574 Рік тому

    Front end videos are the best.

  • @greasee.monkey7224
    @greasee.monkey7224 Рік тому

    I've been on a brief break watching videos, and my first Ray video, and Ray is doing a job that sums up my last week. I need some gravy in my life. Apparently so do you Ray. May the reassembly go much smoother. 👍👍

  • @brianchapman5772
    @brianchapman5772 Рік тому +1

    Anybody else notice Ray was wearing Troy's work shirt

  • @William_Hada
    @William_Hada Рік тому

    So glad your better judgement kicked in and you changed those lift points.

  • @joetaylor486
    @joetaylor486 Рік тому

    Oh my, what an epic (as in a long and arduous job). Credit to you for tenacity.

  • @deanwoodward8026
    @deanwoodward8026 Рік тому

    Love your work with the air hammer, "Troy"

  • @JimmyMakingitwork
    @JimmyMakingitwork Рік тому

    Transit vans are great money makers for the repair industry! As long as you have all the specialty tools, sawzalls, torches and four elbows it's easy money!

  • @badcatt-the-cougar-guy-7219
    @badcatt-the-cougar-guy-7219 8 місяців тому

    3 words, "Factory Shop Manual". They have saved me a ton of hours.

  • @marymulrooney1334
    @marymulrooney1334 Рік тому

    All the issues is why it was brought to you Ray. They know you have the answers.

  • @Lee-td3fi
    @Lee-td3fi Рік тому +1

    I use the [pinch welds all the time to lift those transits. there are a couple spots where the tower channel comes within an inch of the bottom of the pinch. I haven't had a problem yet on a non rusty van.

    • @Lee-td3fi
      @Lee-td3fi Рік тому

      Also, torches are the only way to go on those arms. I cut the arm off, burn the rubber bushing, then all that's left is the inner sleeve. Heat it until it glows and the bolt comes out. It's annoying burning rubber, but you don't need to buy a $35 bolt per side.

    • @billynomates920
      @billynomates920 Рік тому

      how much? 😮@@Lee-td3fi

  • @Mr_Toodles
    @Mr_Toodles Рік тому

    im loving the turbo charged shake weight

  • @benhill31
    @benhill31 Рік тому

    I’m all tensed up now! I was fighting the good fight with you on those ball joints!

  • @ferneyfoo53
    @ferneyfoo53 10 місяців тому

    Had a similar issue with an RV swaybar, I used a torch since I was replacing everything either way.

  • @kenk8072
    @kenk8072 Рік тому +1

    At my shop ive done a few transmissions and even catalytic converters on these vans where that subframe has to come out. Even with only 50k miles ive had to cut the control arms to get those rear control arm bolts out.

  • @robarksey2070
    @robarksey2070 Рік тому

    That weird bracket probably stops the bumper flapping in the wind. Another great video, thank you!

  • @daveheiskala7007
    @daveheiskala7007 Рік тому

    Good job, I felt your frustration.

  • @brettemerich3237
    @brettemerich3237 Рік тому +1

    Ray Good Morning to you looks like a tuff day for you. We term when you check the vehicle to make sure it supported that the Safety Shakey shake. Have a great day Ray. Maybe some thing nicer to work on.

  • @bigcountry15151
    @bigcountry15151 Рік тому

    I like Troy in the background with his shorts and cowboy boots on, I have donned that dress code many times myself.

  • @PatrickJMele
    @PatrickJMele Рік тому +1

    At 12:09 you could have used a spacer with the pickle fork to continue the downwood motion with hammer

    • @Mrdugan5269
      @Mrdugan5269 Рік тому +1

      Also could have pushed back up on the bolt, cut at top with clearance issue, then pulled out.

  • @anthonyd1203
    @anthonyd1203 Рік тому

    Wow this transit really gave you a work out.