Front Suspension Refresh Ball Joints Tie Rods Idler Arm Nissan Hardbody D21 | Suspension Part 3

(2) Front Upper Ball Joints,
(2) Front Lower Ball Joints,
(2) Front Inner Tie Rods,
(2) Front Outer Tie Rods,
(1) Idler Arm,
(1) Front Center Center Link
(2) Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeves

This is our third / bonus video and some of the clips are in between doing the drop spindle install. If you seen part 2 you can skip halfway through the video as is the ball joint installation and how to do it.

Tools we used:
12mm socket / wrench upper ball joint
14mm socket / wrench
17mm socket / wrench
19mm socket / wrench
27mm socket / wrench lower ball joint
22mm socket / wrench upper ball joint
PH3 screw driver bit for brake shield
Needle nose pliers
Packet of cotter pins
Flat head screw driver
Rubber Mallet and Hammer
Floor Jack and Jack Stands

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Intro (0:00)
Quick Message (1:16)
Parts We Used (2:36)
Removing Parts before Tie Rods (3:18)
Removing Tie Rod Ends (3:56)
Removing Stabilizer Bar (5:35)
Removing Idler Arm (6:35)
Installing Idler Arm & Bar (8:16)
Installing Tie Rod Ends (9:43)
Removing Spindle (10:30)
Removing Lower Ball Joint (12:41)
Pressing Ball Joint Out (14:12)
Pressing Ball Joint In (16:18)
Adapters Used (17:13)
Final Thoughts (18:08)

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[chongtvmotovlog]

That thing you didnt know at 7:35 is for the steering stabilizer if you 're planning to install one.

[mrmukura]

Good thorough video guys. I'm a while off getting to do mine, but when that day comes I'll be checking back to this video multiple times. I do appreciate how you mention nut sizes, torque specs, and reassembly sequencing.

[baddboo]

Dang, wish u guys were local to have you refresh my hardbody

[r.nathansinclair]

At 7:50 into the video... it’s the steering damper. It makes bump steering smoother in 4x4 models. I’m not sure about 2 wheel drive. We are hunting for an available product now. Rough Country does make one. Great videos as always brothers. 🙏🏼🇨🇦⚓️

[MrOmarLagunes]

Just in time when i am working on my mazda b2000 and needed the idea of what to refresh on

[snowwhite]

Great Vid!
I don't have the time to do this procedure but I'm watching this vid to find out what parts I need to order from Rock Auto when I take it to my mechanic.
Because nothing sucks more than finding out you forgot to order something when you have everything torn apart.👍

[sharktooth]

Hell ya! About do the same thing but my truck too. Balljoints are toast Mine is bagged lays frame. Trying to find something to fix my negative camber issues at ride height either shit load of shims long bolts or sum 4x4 pathfinder UCA's idk...

[JibberJabber]

Parts list would be appreciated. thanks.

[HeyyyyJoey]

Hey I’m looking at doing the Belltech drop with my factory 14 chrome wheels. Can you talk about clearance or show issues with clearance in a future video. I hear about possible issues with the radius arms and the factory wheels.

[eddiek]

nice i want to do this to my truck this summer

[jkss]

Nice info will be doing this in the future. Where you guys from

[gerardomendoza]

What wheels are on the red Toyota looks stiff

[weekendhomeprojects]

Could you tell a big difference after the change?

[miezan]

Where can I buy this part online, , and shipping to word wide?

[Lonewolf-]

So how is the suspension now? Was that kit from Amazon any good?

[dedesen]

Nice video guys! Is it necessary to completely remove the spindle in order to change the lower ball joint??

[hehunches]

Help! What is the vertical bar [edit it is a bolt with bushings not a bar] next to the lower control arm ball joint between the ball joint and the shock mount called?? Mine is broken... I don't know what it is named 🤔edit: I do now. Stabilizer bar link. Tx

[sharktooth]

So doing my lower joints pulled the boot pretty shur all of it cut off but I'm not seeing no dang snap ring??

[sharktooth]

So did you use the stock spring clips for the balljoints or the ones with the new ones because my new cheap duralast balljoints have thinner spring clipping and the stock ones to me look better had to do some other things abouts to wrap it all up getting read to relocation of my shocks up front fully bagged!!!

[brandonb]

Hey guys it's Brandon I've got a 97 hard body and I'm dropping it putting rims on it right now do you know if they make 3-in drop spindles or only just 2-in drop spindles to belt tech because I'm doing 4-in in the rear and I want to do the drop spindle so I don't have bad camber but I don't want to be sitting higher in the front than the rear you understand let me know if they make any 3 or 4-inch drop spins thanks