TrailBlazer Upper/Lower New Ball Joints Replacement. 

No Air tools!! Badass!! Good job MAN!!

Man for some reason, out of all of the mechanic videos online, I always come back to yours… you explain things very well! It helps someone like me who knows just enough to screw something up! Thanks a lot man!

One of the most detailed videos I've watched .

Some ppl makes fun of RU-vid mechanic tutorials but I fixed my starter, changed struts, changed transmission oil, changed suspension parts, fixed a tailgate and the list goes on and on these balljoints are my next project

Just failed state inspection for bad upper ball joints on my '08 Trailblazer. That, and they said my rear stabilizer links were bad. Once I realized they were talking about the sway bar link, I found your other video on replacing those. These videos are a great help in getting this stuff figured out and saving money. THANK YOU!!

Nathan, Thank you, thank you. Your videos are a such relief. Always an accurate tutorial of what someone will be confronted with (rust and all) with a real time frame, and basic tools. Your explanation of the short comings of even the largest ball joint kit was aaasuch a help. No other videos deal with this problem. I didn’t even go back for the add-on kit. Just took a grinder to it and used your socket suggestion. As the ball joint starting moving I sprayed silicone into the gap of the boot. A small tube type wire brush, fine sand paper and some silicone spray made the install easy. Silicone spray makes so many things easier to remove and install. I’m surprised more folks don’t use it. Exhaust rubber hangers, robber boots, plastic clips and clamps are other uses. It dissipates quickly, unlike other lubricants and no lingering smell.

Hi, I truly enjoy all the videos you make. They're very informative and save me a lot of money, I'm a diy guy. Keep those videos coming.

excellent, i'm going to follow your instructions to the ’T’!

Great video!! I’ve done several ball joints and multiple repairs of all kinds. Still watch videos for any tips or tricks. Love saving money doing it myself! Just saved the wife’s Ext with a 5.3l by replacing the oil pump myself.

Thank you for showing step by step. By the way I'm watching from kaukauna Wisconsin

Thank you for the video...well done. I appreciate you taking your time to do that for us diy'ers. You covered everything thoroughly. Your video definitely helped me a lot - two thumbs up🖒🖒

Very good information. I love your step by step teaching. Long video but who cares I now know what to do. Step by step. Thank you!

You are a god send!! Thank you so much. Although it took me a full month of work I was able to figure it out with your instructions

Lots of Great tips and advice in this film Nathan, be looking forward to other videos and right front wheel bearing fix. 👍 😎 thank you.

Great Video. They wanted to charge my mother in law 1200 bucks for this job! You made it look easy Thanks

Great video bro....!!! Gotta do this on my Tblazer next weekend!!!

Watching from Farmington, New Mexico. I'm gonna tackle my ball joints in the morning along with driver side lower bushings. I'll be doing that while I wait for my transfer case motor and control module to show up on Friday. One thing...I am not a car mechanic. I have been a Machinist for over 30 years. It's embarrassing to watch me wrench on vehicles. But I can make a lathe sit up, roll over and bring me in the morning paper.

Not all heroes wear capes, you’re my hero thanks for posting!!!!!!!!

Used your videos for the ball joints and sway bar links for my '02. Saved a ton of money, and really not terribly difficult. From Wichita, KS.

Nathan, Well done. I think I memorized this video😁. What started out as a loud roar ended up coming from the passenger front side. Lower ball joint and tie rod was finished which I suspected wore out the axle bearing as well. I purchased the ball joint tools, upper and lower ball joints and a new tie rod and new axel bearing hub. Test ride proved to be the fix. Thank you again for the numerous videos you have put out.

thank you again for another great video... special thanks for showing all steps

Your patient is outstanding and it shows with just a little you can go a long way... Great videos... I sure learn a lot from you... writing from Providence R.I.

Thank you so much for the video man I got tired just watching you I think I’ll take my car to the mechanic 😂

Excellent walk through, very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to produce the video.

I like the fact that the videos are longer, it shows each step. New subscriber here. Much appreciated

Awesome video, Thank You. I'll be saving me ton of money.

nathan you rule!!!! Thank you again for taking the time to make an excellent instructional video covering ever aspect to do the job correctly.

Watched from Virginia Beach Virginia liked it thanks great video

Helpful video. Thank you for showing.

This was great! Thank you for being so thorough! Other RU-vid mechanics should take notes on this video

Awesome video, thanks for taking me along! It's winter In Minnesota now and going to tackle one now with the help of your video!! Thanks again

I love the way you go into details and practical application. I'm in Minneapolis, MN

Great help. Thank you. I would recommend, to cut time on the video, increase the video speed on the parts where you're bolting or unbolting things.

Not an easy job. Especially the bottom ball joint but it was my first time doing this kind of suspension work. Thank you for your help. Got it done on my day off.

I’ll be replacing the entire front end so thank you for your guidance.

well done man

Just wanted to thank you for the video. As long as I was going to have everything torn out I decided to do it all. I did both control arms, both ball joints, the outer tie rods and the sway bars (on both sides). Looking at the parts after I'm glad I did the bushings were almost shot on most of them and I'm sure I would have been going back in to replace eventually. It was a long weekend but I figured it was worth the $1500+ I saved. I took it to my trusted mechanic after for an alignment and also asked him to give it a once over and he gave it an A+ on the install. Some notes for others attempting it: -I went through half a can of penetrating lube but I felt like it really helped. I hit one side the day before so it could soak, the nuts and bolts came off relatively easy. I tried one on bolt the right side before spraying it and thought my arm was going to come off. Since I was done for the day I sprayed everything down for the night. The next day they broke free a lot easier. I also sprayed often and liberally when working. Tapping with the hammer also helped immensely. -I bought the lower control arm with the bracket. It was an extra $30 but I think it made removal and installation easier. It also had the lower ball joint already pressed in which was so nice to not have to deal with. -I struggled a lot with the upper ball joint both removing and installing. The first one I did with the knuckle attached as Nathan showed. The second I took the knuckle off and did it on my workbench. I found having it off worked better for me. So if you are struggling with it on, try it off. Mine was pretty bad and I had to resort to pressing in and out with an impact on the c-clamp. I hated to do it but it wasn't happening otherwise. I'm going to need to do my wife's at some point and I've decided when it comes time -I'm taking the knuckle off and going to my mechanic. He said he'd remove and install them for me for like $20, totally worth it. -The upper control arm is a PITA because it's so narrow to reach the bolt. There is no way to do it quickly. if you can get your hands on a thinner "service wrench" or grind a normal wrench so it's thinner your life is a lot easier. Unless you are willing to cut a notch for more room (I wasn't). Not hard but time consuming, it was 30-40 minutes just to unbolt and rebolt. -I also replaced the break pads as long as I had everything apart. Consider doing breaks and rotors if you are close to needing them. It adds an extra 15 minutes tops. -The one issue I had after I put it all back together was my anti-lock breaks were kicking on. I was tired of working on the truck so I let my mechanic fix it. There is a sensor inside the wheel bearing that the ABS sensor reads that went bad. My guy said it's possible that all the banging on the knuckle to loosen it could have hastened it's demise but it probably would have went eventually. It was pretty corroded, so I had to really pound the bejusus out of it. I only point it out in case your anti-locks kick-on when done you'll know what it is. Thanks again Nathan. It was a fun project and I really learned a lot about my truck in the process. I was way outside of my comfort zone. The most complex thing I've ever done is replacing my tire on my motorcycle. Your detailed video helped a ton!

Great instructional video! Thanks for it! I have a 2002 Trailblazer so I'll definately subscribe and look forward to all your videos for this vehicle.

You should have a lot more subs. Excellent tutorial.

Watching from Annapolis, Maryland, going to do lower 05 Envoy ball joints this week

good video. not for the faint of heart or those short of basic tools!

Nathan thank you for great video... alot of tricks and great techniques your confidence and passion is helping confidence to doing it my self... thank u so much sir.

Very well made. Thanks

Great video!!! Thanks for sharing.

Nice job! Funny this came up in my feed this morning. I just did the lower ball joint replacement last night on my 06TB! I had an issue with the install as my ball joint install kit had pieces that were *just* too small and *just* too big. But got it done.

Great video. Thanks for all of the information. On this 2002 I am doing I pulled the knuckle off to remove the upper ball joint. Very easy. On the lower I cheated and pulled out an oxy/acet torch to heat the knuckle. Beating it out was a breeze. Still took force but progress was immediate. I think even propane would help.

Your videos have helped me replacing some things on my 05 trailblazer thank you

One more thing. I've learned that when you replace one side on anything do the other side also. I realize finances are not the same for everyone but, if you can afford to do both sides at once, make it one job not two. It has been my experience if one side fails the other will fail. Parts on a trailblazer like to die together lol

Best explain video for a Trail Blazer Bolt Joins, Thanks Nathan

Looks intimidating. But you give the confidence to do it. Good easy video to follow

phenomenal instructional video, cheers brother

Just had an 04 with 225K on it land in my lap. This was good to find!

Great video I will definitely save alot of money doing it myself!! Checking in from Chicago!!

Much achievable. Very impressed. Such easy fix.

Excellent video, I just did this job last week.

Great job and video, Thanks!

I failed state inspection for bad ball joints. You made this just in time!

Excelente video. Maestro..gracias por conpartir

GREAT video!!!

Excellent video. Thank you.

Nice job it will help me a lot this Saturday 9/26/20 I will replace both side on my 02 Chevy Trailblazer thanks a lot from Boston Ma

Great video, Nathan! You have a new subscriber! One tip: always put some grease on the screw of the ball joint press.

Great info and a good job. Ga.

Nothing gives more pleasure than a bolt or nut that turns off rather than break lol

Great video, very detailed.

Good video well explained thank you!!!

This is by far the best video I've seen to date! hands down! Thank you! - But you go to your local parts store and they got this great stuff in a can P.B. Blast you should give it a try. It' stinky but that's what makes it work.

Thanks for posting.....very helpful. :)

Great video and tutorials Thanks

Thank you my friend very good job

Great video 👍👍👍👍👍💯 thank you

Thanks you. Very good video.

great video thank you very much!!!!

That resonance when you drop the ball joint and it hits the tool is pretty intense around 24:11

watch from Sharon PA. good work. thanks for the info.

Excellent job well done 👍🏻

You answer my problems thanks

Thank you for a very good video so now i can fix my car with same problem. Thanks

Great video step by step

Yea that was pretty f****** fast 🤣🤣🤣 14:33

Good goog job.from atl ga.

thanks you

Good job !! from Chicago!!😁

Use a torch to heat the lower control arm around the bearing to break the rust weld helps too. They are a beast to get out.

Fyi buy quality ball joints spend a little extra money so you don't have to do it twice. Also you can buy the full control arm online at RockAuto and it takes a lot of the frustration out of this whole process because it comes with the ball joints installed. The price difference is about 40 to $50

you live in a pretty place. The nature is like music.

Very helpful from slower lower Delaware

When you take tour wheel off lay it down and sit on it when your working on the front end. It makes a perfect seat.

Great Video.

When in doubt, get a bigger hammer 😉👍 Thanks for the detailed video.

It's about as hot as it ever gets up here in New Hampshire upper 90s Nice ball joint clinic. That lower one seems tough. I've seen your Taurus ball joint videos. Easy peezy in comparison, replaced them myself, there's only one on each side. Been doing my usual summer body work. Fiberglass, body filler, rust conversion. What's next on the Trailblazer. Stay cool

Nice

I've done some Trailblazers that had bad front wheel bearings with no sign of noise or play when off the ground. Only made noise when driving.

Nathan, thank you for this detailed video. Are you using a powerbuilt ball joint removal tool? TIA

I watched a video about how to do some of this, by a fellow RU-vidr and I have to tell you, I liked yours better. Partially because yours is less 'formal' and takes place where my repairs are likely to take place, on the ground in the driveway and not on a 'lift'. I'm hearing a squeal coming from what sounds like the front pass side. Going to go pull the wheel (again) and remove the caliper and pads and see how easy that hub turns. Going to check the ball joints and tie rods now, too. Thanks again for a Great Video. Going to Subscribe and go check out some of your other videos, too. Take Care & Be Well~ JBYRD

Time to get my ball joints done... after renting some tools

great video

Good video. Sir

@Nathan, I'm going to be doing my 2004 TB's upper and lower ball joints, wheel hub and bearing and shock/strut assemblies...can you recommend a sequence of which to repair first-third?

Thank you for this great video but I have to correct you that the axle nut is 35mm (not 36mm!). Also it is not good idea to remove the abs sensor from the hub as they get so stuck over time you will most likely damage it. You dont actually need to remove the entire abs wire but just free 2 clips znd set the knuckle on the side on a step stool (I made a small stool out of 2x12 joists). Your upper control arm bushings are also shot. Before separating the lower ball joint to steering knuckle I like to leave the nut just a turn or two on the ball joint, that way it doesnt drop suddenly when you hit it with hammer. Also to remove the lower joint I used some heat (mapp gas to heat the lower control arm), but not alot, just enough...there is shock bushing close by and you dont want the heat to destroy it. Once I got it to move I used the press and it did come out easily. On installation use some engine oil and if you put the new one in the freezer the day before it should install easily.