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How To Replace A Ball Joint Chevy Truck

admin — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:08:00 +0000

If your Chevy truck has a steering shake or shimmey then it might be time to check out your ball joints.

How To Replace Chevy Truck Ball Joints

There are two styles of ball joints through bolts and top threaded. Trucks tend to have the top threads and smaller vehicles have the through bolts.

In this video they are working on a late model Chevy truck. On this application (4wheel drive) your going to want to loosen your lug nuts and then use a 35mm socket to remove the axle nut(center hub nut). (this will require either a strong impact gun or large breaker bar)

This application also requires removal of the brake caliper and brake rotor. Take a jack and lift up the control arm so most of the weight of the suspension will be on the jack and off the control arm.

After removing the hub assembly and the control arm you should be able to access the ball joint. If your ball joint has not been replaced before you will need to use a cold chisel to shear off the rivets that the factory uses. (new ball joints use bolts as a replacement.)

Removing the ball joint requires the removal of the cotter pin and the bolt on the bottom of the ball joint. (video details how to get at them properly)

How To Use A Spring Compressor

admin — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:27:44 +0000

Whenever your changing out your shocks/struts its very important that you use a special tool known as a spring compressor to do the job safely.

What the spring compressor does is compress the spring slightly which will relieve any tension on the top of the strut. This allows you to remove the spring cap/top of the strut easily and with out any major recoil or snapping. These springs can be much more powerful than you think so don’t take chances and pick yourself up one today.

Below are links to both the one in the video and a smaller/simpler style. Typically a compressor will attach to two different coils on the spring and allow you to use a socket or in the videos case impact gun to slowly compress the spring down until the tension is relieved.

AHTV Original: How To Replace Inner And Outer Tie Rods

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:12:31 +0000

Today in the shop we do a much needed replacement of the inner and outer tie rods on Willie B’s daily driver 1993 Honda Civic. This video will apply to several makes and models and if you car is suffering from shimmies and shakes in the front end you won’t want to miss this video.

Also if anybody is looking to buy that tie rod wrench tool we used in the video here is a link where you can get one pretty cheap on amazon.

MOTORZ TV: How To Install A Jeep CJ5 Lift Kit

admin — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 04:06:12 +0000

Off road action over at the MOTORZ shop! Chris walks you through the installation and the tools you’ll need to add a lift kit to your CJ5 Jeep. Really liked how he takes the time to point out using anti-sieze on the new bolts. A tip that can save you a lot of time and trouble in the long run. Enjoy the video!

AHTV Original: How To Replace A Pitman Arm

admin — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:24:38 +0000

Another common repair on a common vehicle. Will shows you guys how to replace a Pitman arm on our 1994 chevy silverado. Also a quick discussion of some other suspension parts to inspect. Be on the look out for some more vids on front steering as it looks like the inner tie rod and idler arm also need replaced.

MOTORZ : How To Lower A Ford Mustang

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:49:52 +0000

new episode of MOTORZ from chris duke. In this episode Chris installs a ford racing FR3 handling pack which will not only give this Mustang a better dropped look, but will also greatly improve the handling with a high quality race proven kit. 23 minutes long but well worth the watch if you plan on tackling this project on your own.

Suspension Lift Installation: 2007 Toyota Tundra

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:45:09 +0000

For all of you truck guys here is a video courtesy of ready lift on installing their 3″ suspension lift kit on a 2007 Toyota Tundra this is a leveling kit but also provides a 3 inches more of suspension travel via extended struts.

How To Choose A Coilover Kit

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:35:09 +0000

Pretty informative video on how to choose the right coilover kit for your car. Goes over various types and gives you an idea of what might be right for you. Video is in Japanese but has has subtitles. Worth a view if your just getting into upgrading your suspension.

Ford Mustang Hellwig Sway Bar Installation

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:51:10 +0000

New video from MotorZ In this episode they tackle a pretty simple install putting a hellwig sway bar on a ford mustang. Easy way to help dial in the handling on any car.

Installing Struts On E36 M3 BMW

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:20:17 +0000

To install Koni brand inserts on an E36 BMW you will need to complete some modification to the strut housing. This is a step by step video to walk you through how to do so. This actually applies to several other models when doing an insert installation. Done by Understeerdotcom.