Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
Here's THE FIX For Toyota LOWER BALL JOINTS!! How To Replace Toyota Lower Ball Joints!! Toyota 4Runner Lower Ball Joint Replacement!! #toyota #ballJoint #mechanic
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Here's the lower ball joint in this video: amzn.to/4dPgV1k
Here's a decent looking ball joint press: amzn.to/4f6ZcDv
In this video I continue repairs on my 2005 Toyota 4Runner. This repair process started as a simple CV axle replacement and quickly snowballed into a knuckle replacement as well as a while-I'm-there upper and lower ball joint replacement. So far that's the plan but... plans can quickly change. This specific video shows the lower ball joint replacement which includes the headaches and hardships I went through while getting the job done. The lower ball joint I used in this video is the MOOG K500417.
One notable hardship was the fact that the ball joint was seized in the lower control arm. No matter what I did it wouldn't budge. Then I used a torch to heat up the hoop that holds the ball joint which makes the metal expand. That expansion, with some taps from a hammer, helps to break up the corrosion that holds the ball joint in there. As soon as I tapped the heated ball joint hoop with that hammer the ball joint broke free. This was very surprising to me. I obviously knew of this method to break stubborn bolts and such loose but have never really tried it myself. It definitely worked quickly and efficiently. So, if you're trying to replace a pressed in ball joint and it's stuck like mine was, you may want to educate yourself on the use of heat to help break it free.
I previously finished the replacement of the cv axle here: youtu.be/XCgz1uS5MIo
I also finished the replacement of the upper ball joint here: youtu.be/2Ioaaa19rEM
***This channel is for entertainment purposes only! Do not do what I do. Do not take my advice. I am not a professional. The methods I use may be completely wrong and/or dangerous. Please seek professional help with anything and everything and do your own due diligence (research). Working on cars is extremely dangerous. I am not responsible for any loss of life or limb or property. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. THIS CHANNEL IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY!***
FTC Disclaimer: I am an Amazon associate. As such, I earn a percentage of sales made through Amazon associate links found in the description of my videos and on my website and other places.
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Remove Old Ball Joint
04:16 Install New Moog Ball Joint
06:35 Conclusion
Here's THE FIX For Toyota LOWER BALL JOINTS!! How To Replace Toyota Lower Ball Joints!! Toyota 4Runner Lower Ball Joint Replacement!! #toyota #ballJoint #mechanic
*** I am an Amazon associate. I make a commission based on sales through my Amazon associate links.***
Here's the lower ball joint in this video: amzn.to/4dPgV1k
Here's a decent looking ball joint press: amzn.to/4f6ZcDv
In this video I continue repairs on my 2005 Toyota 4Runner. This repair process started as a simple CV axle replacement and quickly snowballed into a knuckle replacement as well as a while-I'm-there upper and lower ball joint replacement. So far that's the plan but... plans can quickly change. This specific video shows the lower ball joint replacement which includes the headaches and hardships I went through while getting the job done. The lower ball joint I used in this video is the MOOG K500417.
One notable hardship was the fact that the ball joint was seized in the lower control arm. No matter what I did it wouldn't budge. Then I used a torch to heat up the hoop that holds the ball joint which makes the metal expand. That expansion, with some taps from a hammer, helps to break up the corrosion that holds the ball joint in there. As soon as I tapped the heated ball joint hoop with that hammer the ball joint broke free. This was very surprising to me. I obviously knew of this method to break stubborn bolts and such loose but have never really tried it myself. It definitely worked quickly and efficiently. So, if you're trying to replace a pressed in ball joint and it's stuck like mine was, you may want to educate yourself on the use of heat to help break it free.
I previously finished the replacement of the cv axle here: youtu.be/XCgz1uS5MIo
I also finished the replacement of the upper ball joint here: youtu.be/2Ioaaa19rEM
***This channel is for entertainment purposes only! Do not do what I do. Do not take my advice. I am not a professional. The methods I use may be completely wrong and/or dangerous. Please seek professional help with anything and everything and do your own due diligence (research). Working on cars is extremely dangerous. I am not responsible for any loss of life or limb or property. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. THIS CHANNEL IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY!***
FTC Disclaimer: I am an Amazon associate. As such, I earn a percentage of sales made through Amazon associate links found in the description of my videos and on my website and other places.
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Remove Old Ball Joint
04:16 Install New Moog Ball Joint
06:35 Conclusion
