Mitsubishi L200 Front Suspension & Ball joint replacement 

Too kind - send us some tips, we need all the help we can get

@@DrivenMadShow Haha, Well the only (hilarious) tip so far, is when trying to free one of the nuts from the downpipe off the turbo with a butane torch, be careful not to set the firewall actually on fire 😂😂😂. Worst part was, it didn't even free the nut 🤦. Not sure what your budget is, but it would be great to see the old girl have a HF turbo upgrade and 3" exhaust kit install vid? As always I would follow along taking notes 😉

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If only it had fixed it :(

@@DrivenMadShow Hi Jon and Nath, Do you still have a knocking noise then? Stefano

@@stefanobio7045 changed the wishbone bushings (did not bother filming as they were fine - as suspected - had new, so did it anyway) knock persisted - so every joint, bushing etc now changed ( have to say, the 555 stuff we have fitted is top top quality, compared to what was on). Our pet mechanic is 90% sure it is the CV joint (drivers side (LHD)) but recommended changing both - we are going to take them out for an inspection, other than the steering rack, we have changed everything else :( - the steering is smooth, no notches, or grinding when in the air (no steering fluid loss) - the knock does happen when turning (driven), but also in a straight line when braking (no steering input) thats its worst knock, so this allegedly points at CV rather than steering rack - clearly I have no clue ! for good measure we will also change hub bearings - would proper miff me off if we put it all back and it's one of them (sure it is not, but in for a penny, in for a pound ! and Nath does not want me chucking my toys out the pram; there is a distinct possibility of that, I have already threatened a Faulty Towers thrashing of it) Bosco will be an almost brand new truck once this lots done 🙈

@@DrivenMadShow Hi Jon, If the "knocking" noise is prominent when rotating the wheel then yes it could be the CV joints, personally I would remove the complete drive shaft assembly and examine both the inner and outer cv's, then replace if there is any wear detected. I'm presuming that the rubber boots are not damaged in any way where water, dirt etc can enter and cause damage, when you conducted your visual examination could you see any grease emanating from the CV rubber boots? If there is knocking when the brakes are applied that is because the brake discs are warped / distorted. Have both the discs been checked for run out and minimum thickness? It's unlikely to be the wheel bearings as they would cause vibration and noise constantly through the steering wheel? To check the wheel bearings place the vehicle on your ramp and rotate each wheel, they should rotate smoothly without any noise etc, hold the wheel at the 12 and 6 O'clock position and attempt to move the wheel, there should be no movement detectable, which would indicate a worn wheel bearing? Good luck with the work. Best regards, Stefano

A Ginger, Testical tickiling in the damp valley - plus dairylea triangles .... that's a lottery winning lifestyle

@@DrivenMadShow Lol.... You need to complete the lottery first.....

@@stefanobio7045 I hoped you might miss my Dissociative identity disorder comments 😳

@@DrivenMadShow Lol..... You wish Jon......

Glad you liked it!

Thank you X

Too kind .... :). thank you

One of the benefits of legging it to Portugal ! - its was a toss up, here or Cork ( we love Ireland ) but the sun was the deciding factor !

Living its life in sunny Portugal helps :) we clean / wipe over with ACF50 every year - pressure wash off ( and we get tons of dust and then occasional mud) let dry then wipe over with a wrag and old paint brush - corrosive inhibiting as well !

The right side was nice and straight forward, just 4 bolts holding the CV axle in. Undo them and get lots more movement in the assembly. Hope this helps. Thanks for the comment 👍

Try tighttorque.com/trucks/mitsubishi as I recall thats where I found it

@@DrivenMadShow thank you.

All our 555 parts came from KS in the UK - still worth the import tax as very competitive , plus 555 parts are some of the best - reluctant to state the exact part as our track may be different to yours, but head here and very simple to select your model ... www.ks-international.com/mitsubishi-4x4-and-truck-parts/mitsubishi-4x4-parts/mitsubishi-l200-4x4-parts.html

Murdock is being daily driven, our most reliable vehicle :) - we have to do the timing belts soon, also changing the viscous fan (struggling to get the part - got two, both told would fit, but the core size is wrong - or Murdock has been modified, we doubt that has happened) the 2010 is a pain in the ass, you name it, it has broken !!

Portugal ... and lashings of ACF50 :)

@@DrivenMadShow not the Isle of mull like mine then 🤣

Damp and chilly then, been 40 here for over 2 months 😎 - thats why we legged it here ....

@@DrivenMadShow I can see the appeal 🤣

He is being used everyday! 👍

I saw this 2010 I thought you sold him , very satisfying vid , thanks.