Ford Explorer Ball Joints Control Arms Replace 

Thanks buddy. Probably not too many of this vintage left but you never know. Hope this one gets the customer a few more miles of safe driving now. Have a great weekend!

Thanks, I think it’s really going to impact my videos in a big way.

Thank you. I should probably apply for a patent on the Ford Tool. Comes in small medium and large.

Thanks. I bet you see some serious corrosion down there. Probably see some serious corruption down there too. Haha. Just kidding. Blessings!

Thank you so much. I really appreciate you watching and following my channel. I just got done snow blowing my driveway and now I’m going to kick back for my Saturday. Blessings.

Youre welcome. Thanks for watching my vids

behind the shock is two bolt heads that hold fuel line knock the nut off with a hammer and screw driver then you can move lines you dont need that bracket anyway

Haha. Exactly. What a joke. This was earlier today so the frustration is still fresh. Why the heck would they do that.

I cant explain Ford thinking. Here in Michigan I had to be extra gentle because those lines usually had a layer of rust keeping them from leaking. haha!

I bet. Even this one was starting to rust. I think that’s why the outer end failed in this case because it was heavily corroded.

Very nice. Haha. I’ll have to pull out the big guns next time.

Betzaida Acevedo The answer to your question is no. With this year Ford explore you have two choices. The first being that you can replace the ball joints only or you can swap out the entire lower control arm assembly. If you choose to swap out the entire lower control arm assembly and you get the part from Ford it will already have the ball joints and bushings pre-installed.

i would replace them while its apart

Indeed. I think I’ve even done more F150’s. Sure enjoy front suspension work.

yes you can

Thank you. It’s starting to pick up so things are good. Now if my body will hold up another few months we can pay our taxes from last year. Haha.

The Car Doctor best of luck to you!

Thanks. You too!

I have one on my channel just search alignment. It’s a nice machine. Sure beats the old school equipment I used to work with. Take care.

Next time I’m going to pull out the big guns. Hope they don’t ban my video for violence after I do that.

Thank you. I use the IR2135Ti Max.. seems to get the job done!

Not really.

Not this one. Just a nut/washer deal that gets torqued.

Thanks! I’m trying to remember if this year model of Ranger had the same axle but I seem to think it might not be the same deal. I’ll have to look that up to verify. Seems like I’m not seeing many Rangers anymore around the shop.

Ford tool = big hammer. Just a joke. Snap-on makes the large hammer i used. Thanks for watching.

Thank you. I always use the right tool for the job!

Ha !

I would have to track one down used but it’s fine. Just a little more streamlined now. Haha.

You cannot find or buy new backing plates for the explorer...believe me I tried hard n they are not available

R= Really bad quality

tom walma no you cannot. Or you will effect the negative camber when it comes to adjust it. It was designed the way it was bolted in the correct direction by factory

Josh Benney , I would argue that bolts going through bushings and their corresponding nuts could be reversed.

Josh Benney, unless space is limits such procedure

These OE bolts in particular don’t seem to fit any other position unless you replace with an adjustable bolt and cam. The alignment came out dead on after the toe was adjusted.

Those bolts have a flat on the threads for a reason.

they wasnt backwards its how they go duhh

It’s the economy line. Might work ok in certain cases but if your keeping the vehicle and want it to last I would opt for the quality part.

More like infamous haha

The Car Doctor, Have you had any V.w air killers in for repair?

You should probably wear ear protection when watching my vids. Hehe

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Actually not too many but I did sleep at a holiday inn express last night.