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96 thoughts on “Job fails fast! 2011 ram 1500”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Oscar Garcia says:

    No wonder your videos look so good

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jbauern57 says:

    Use a knocker instead of hammer.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Roger Cook says:

    Ray I like watching your videos you have helped me to fix all the cars and pickup trucks that I work on. Rusty parts are not fun to work with.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Leo Cline says:

    I'm glad your not going to fastnal

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gerardo Perez says:

    I disagree, I'd rather have 2 sets of balls than that plastic thing.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nissan Slut says:

    I know O’reillys carries the cam adjustment bolts and the strut bolts. They’re probably only a day out

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Fun Ki says:

    I have an idea for a salvage business, you take the cars from where they don't rust and the sun bakes interiors. Replace the motors/maybe/interior plastics with rust belt lower uv area cars.?

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars brett hayward says:

    no Anti Seize with new stuff?

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars HouseCallAutoRepair says:

    I'm sorry Ray… I found this so hilarious! Up North, we're used to this!
    Angle grinder, torch, Go!

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars mugz91 says:

    Yup. Very normal procedure for an outside kept vehicle in West Virginia. Go ahead and order every part you need to touch because you probably will not easily remove the bolts.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gary Alford says:

    Why not grease the upper control arm bolts for the next time repair! just saying!

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 7ofmine says:

    Ray, You put one guy on an impact, the other uses a club and whack that puppy!! Good luck.

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars wayne mg tregear says:

    I used to be a wood chippie I would measure twice cut once and some how always managed to be between 5mm to 10mm out. So I became a Mick han ic instead, with no worries

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bohappenstance Click says:

    When I get tired of asking, I roll out my best friend the cutting torch.

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars roy clewis says:

    How rude was it for office jerk to just walk off while you was talking to him? Love your vid's

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Robert Finnerty says:

    I just did a set of front struts on a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the same bolt was frozen just like yours. I was smart and took the advice of Eric O and bought the Astro 4980 also known as Big Nasty a while back. It took about 15 minutes per side. I got them out without much trouble or cursing and know they would not have come out in one piece without the tool. Basically, if the rust belt mechanic Eric O says to get yourself one of these bad boys get one because you won't regret it.

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars P chuk says:

    400,000 coming soon!!!!!

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bill Link says:

    Can't get the bolts from a Florida salvage yard?

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tim Mack says:

    It lists the proper pronunciation on their website. It is "Ka-nip-ex"

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars wowloverforlife says:

    Lots of "flavor" on that dodge
    Always good to have an extra set of balls lol 😆

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars KaiWest says:

    This reminds me of removing the rear leaf springs on my 99 durango to install the lift brackets. spun my bushings and took 3 days of hammering and torching in my apartment parking lot to get them out. same story at the time, I couldn't get the proper bolts for about a month or so. I ended up throwing some bolts from the hardware store with a shim that got me by for the month or so it took to get my bolts in. never had a problem but it is highly recommended to get the proper bolts for these parts instead of something from "fastenall" Like you said….. The thing is that the proper bolts for these assemblies are much stronger than anything you'll get at the store because its solid metal where it needs to be inside the bushings instead of threads. you also have to keep in mind anything you get from the store is probably going to be threaded or partially threaded inside the bushing and on the shearlines of the assembly between the body and the arm, if there's a lot pressure on the threaded part of the bolt because of the shearline of the assembly it'll pop the bolt right in half no matter how strong it is because the shearline is getting leverage and pulls the bolt apart at the threads. dont do a botch job to someone else's cars guys, get the right parts if you're not working on your own stuff. hell even your own stuff, your broken vehicle could kill someone else on the road all because you got the wrong bolt. work smarter not harder.

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars William Clay says:

    Never purchase a car from up North.

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nick Bochanesky says:

    Where I am we have a nut and bolt warehouse. Grade 8 or better for steering and suspension. I like to use the stovers nice black finish. Our practice is to always use new hardware and torque to spec. I have to admit though since watching Ray I use the old voice click when I can lol.

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars William Adams says:

    That thing isn't even rusty.

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dave Lowman says:

    doge brothers rammstein

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars winlars says:

    3.5 gen or higher is a no thanks from me.

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars xXCigarXx says:

    The hillbilly mobile,complete with the hat and tunes.

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ian Giles says:

    Ray excellent video on the frustrations suffered on corroded fasteners,Sometimes by applying brake fluid or synethetic hydraulic oil, (Phosphate ester) corroded bolts will free them , as it normalises steel a type of galvanic reaction… also we have this lubricant in a spray can here in Australia that has lanolin in it called Lanotek . It derusts just about everything and penetrates so it doesn't rust again, i have had rusted Padlocks work again and not have to reapply again. Maybe you could find something similar with lanolin in it regards on your videos.

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ny718 says:

    You need the milwaukee high torque it will break those bolts free ive done a few. Or the 1in impact

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars mad max says:

    Not to cut ya down ray cause your a great mechanic, but a little heat, water, bfh and air hammer and you could easily get all those bolts out without cutting them off.

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Simon Allan says:

    Very enjoyable with the great attitude and sense of humor 👏 I can really relate to those jobs that are not at all as straightforward as may first appear 🥴 thanks for sharing your experiences at work with all the tools I wish I could afford lol 😉

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars DSMattitude says:

    I agree that moog is slipping. Got their mediocre line and a track bar and drag link lasted 2,000 miles.

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Frank Wilson says:

    That shifty rainman, breaking stuff to increase profits! Damn you crooked mechanics!!!!

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ryan M says:

    Man I thought I had a tough time installing these cognito kits for my boss and his friends Chevy 3500hd. But man I feel your pain lol

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Robert Becker says:

    you can always use an extra set of balls

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alex Wolf says:

    It really sucks that , this day and age scientist have not come up with a better, cheaper way to clear roads without salt. With all the money each state and insurance companies make from vehicle ownership and purchases, then the owner has to deal with rust and everything that brings with it. Somehow this does seem right.

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Gieselman says:

    Pickups have a higher rear so that the bed can be loaded and the ride height is still fairly level… and the headlights won't be illuminating the moon. I know you are just installing customer parts, I just really wish people would stop doing this kind of stuff to their vehicles… vanity is a cruel mistress. Let's just hope the headlights get adjusted soon. Thanks for another great video.

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jon Quick says:

    Energy Suspension after market polyurethane bushing kit would solve your problem and make for a better overall completion to your project.

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dan Smith says:

    Upper ball joint bolt…. when it stopped, lube and go back on- rinse and repeat. Hell gravity was in your favor.

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Skyles says:

    Again, you should pronounce the K in Knipex.

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars TheMinecraftReloaded says:

    Hah, this is your average job here on the east coast. Using something like a ball joint press to get bolts like that out is usually a good idea.

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars wskripka1 says:

    Why bother for just 2 inches ?

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jeff 7.62 says:

    BOB! ANSWER THE PHONE!!!

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars seapeddler says:

    How can there be a danger using a non-factory bolt?
    Where does Dodge get bolts from, if not a bolt factory, as does the Fastenal joint.
    A Gr 10.9 is so, regardless of where it is from.
    And why doesn't the factory not use anti-seize on the critical fastener shoulder ?
    Shock, shame and confusion surround this repair.

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars viewatyourownrisk says:

    Thanks Ray.

    I gotta tell you, this video is basically double entendre from start to finish.

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MrMatsback says:

    have always used a small smear of grease on the upper joints to assist in the said procedure if the said procedure should ever need to be done again 🙂

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars uenragedbro says:

    You win some, you lose some. Keep up your positive attitude dude, you got this!

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Beil no says:

    Having had to do custom work that factory bolts no longer work for, there are definitely some bolts that I have replaced with the same or better grade of bolt. That being said the bolt store is not going to have the offset alignment bolts that will work, so at that point might as well wait for all oem.

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ryan Moore says:

    Always look before you agree to a repair

  50. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Smith says:

    They probably have to order the bolts from Mexico where the trucks are made… Lol

  51. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Auto Teck says:

    Cam bolt kits are available at Napa and carquest

  52. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tyler Williams says:

    tip the works for me: have a partner use a breaker bar on the bolt butting pressure counterclockwise and using a airhammer on the other end to try to loosen it. also have had luck with one of those fancy induction coil type bolt heater tools (sorry i dont know the actual name of the tool).

  53. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Johnny Harkey says:

    I feel your pain ray. It was deja vue watching you on these bolts. The control arm alignment bolts are proprietory and no other bolt from anywhere will work for the alignment. Those bolts were expensive from local mopar dealer. I cut mine off with angle grinder after about 4 hours of frustration trying to drive those bolts out. You can be assured i antiseized the new bolts when installing.

  54. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mice InOz says:

    Why on earth would you not just press new bushings in the arm once you get it out? Must be a lot cheaper than a new alloy control arm. Why not get some heat on the bolt/bush and see if it the bolt can be driven out? This is bread and butter stuff for Eric O up there in the rust belt. And BTW, the new upper arm centre would be a couple of inches lower with the new higher struts installed. They should not be tightened until the weight is on the wheels (when you do the alignment)?

  55. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Me says:

    Would you not sanded and repaint some of those parts ? You know damn well it takes a little longer for a way better job? If not those parts won’t last another 50k

  56. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars SatanKarma says:

    the minute i saw the lower strut bolt not require the use of a wrench to get that nut off i was like that there truck needs some control arms now

  57. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matt Jetton says:

    Call me crazy but….. what's wrong w/ just the bolts from the junkyard? It's still factory….u could even get the lowers as a "for now" just so u can still drive it and replace em w/ new when they finally come in.

  58. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hoser Man says:

    45 days for a cheezy bolt? You would think that connectors would be readily available.

  59. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Todd Gardner says:

    Way way cheaper to just put a few sacks of concrete into the bed of the truck until you find level. 😂😂😂

  60. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nirav Patel says:

    Doodly do escalated real quick to GET THE PHONE! 🤣

  61. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Devo says:

    At least its dodge 🙂 cod got a little more like a chevy glad it's not a poo poo ford

  62. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MonkeyJedi99 says:

    The correct answer was, "Yes, you CAN use brake-clean on a carpet. But nobody should."

  63. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Number 6. says:

    I have never heard of fasten all, but I am sure that the northern mechanics are having a good time watching you with one of their cars.

  64. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars TOM2RN says:

    Leave it as is. If the front end is lower than the rear you are always going downhill. Much like big tires on the rear and small on the front. Simple physics. I went to school with people who believed this.

  65. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Judi H. says:

    Oem bolts only. Easy call.

  66. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars August Inter-nation (Augy) says:

    LOL Ray, you said it all when you stated “I’m not going to ‘cobble’ this together”…when talking about front end suspension parts.
    I’ve seen way too many guys try to that and end up regretting it!

  67. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Russell Gibson says:

    Up here in NH we always add an hour to book time to account for rust. It's a nightmare

  68. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Black III says:

    There's gotta be a way to remove those bolts without cutting them.

  69. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jon Emerson says:

    Nip-x. Best tool in the box

  70. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tim farrer says:

    My leveling kit for my 2004 ram 2500 ended up costing me about $2000 after needing upper and lower ball joints, sway bar links and might as well put new u-joints in since we're that far into it and shocks, oh and then the alignment.

  71. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Number 6. says:

    That was humorous; I can't be summoned like some dog, or god. Is dog backwards god? Tell me down in the comments.

  72. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chris Nickells says:

    I hope You Torqued ALL TOO SPECS, NOT JUST IMPACT TIGHT. you didn't say if you did.

  73. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars flathmaster says:

    Must be a former canadian truck

  74. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jerred Letto says:

    I agree about the moog so now if u buy their cheapest is it even good . I used to feel safe when putting their parts on my truck now I don't know how I should feel by putting the cheaper moog parts on n so I think it's time to find another company. I used energy parts before n they was good

  75. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matthew Laumann says:

    Why no coffee cup that says:

    Beeeeyoooooo…..powered down

    Or DooDdEE DLEEdl oooo

    On the side? Or inside

    Dealers choices

  76. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars oppaii says:

    it’s so odd that the first vid i watched from you, the foliage and sky instantly reminded me of florida. and then i saw the plate and had an “aha” moment.

  77. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rodney Wise says:

    I’m glad I did my truck lift when it was new…

  78. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Connor Hunton says:

    On the topic of waiting months for parts: I am the parts manager at a collision repair shop. I deal with this every day. Waited 3 months for a radiator support. Every time the ETA the vendor gave me got close, they would tell me it would be another few weeks every time I called. Finally got tired of it and kept calling dealers all over the country, trying to find one that would ship to me in North Texas. After 24 phone calls (kept track for the fun of it) I finally got one from California. I think I paid almost as much in shipping as I did for the part

  79. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dredgen Yol says:

    Moog is not the same as it was. The 04-08 TSX Moog parts are really hit or miss

  80. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Subieguy84 says:

    I was half expecting all of the flashlights to fall off of the truck either one by one, or all at the same time because that would be just Rays luck.

  81. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars A Dot In The Shark says:

    Now this dude has priorities..He's got serious rust in the rear fender but By God he's going spend money to install a lift kit instead. Note to owner-that rust ain't going away.

  82. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ZallMan75 says:

    Clearance Clarence.

  83. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars RepoDraghon says:

    I mean there's always the junk yards… since these Ram trucks seem to break down before the 36,000 MI…

  84. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chiefwingnut says:

    I live in the same town as Fastenals brith place and there headquarters. Winona MN

  85. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars BoonsGamin says:

    Welcome to the rust belt woes!!!

  86. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alan Shealy says:

    You need to come to Ohio and do a class on how to heat beat rusty stuck part lol every bolt is usually a struggle up here you can cut the head off the bolt and use the nut to run it out I’ve done that on leaf springs

  87. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars tokuzumi1 says:

    I wish all sway bar end links were like that. All the ones I've ever replaced are just a shank bolt and you have to wrestle it in place and try to hold it together while lining everything up 500x because you have to keep moving things around and then picking up all the washers and bushings that flew everywhere.

  88. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars James Moore says:

    Get snap-on l-672b and trick torch

  89. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Anthony Coker says:

    Are not the driver’s side sway bar holes cracked.

  90. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars roy wall says:

    I do not understand the desire for these kits. The second you drop a trailer on your truck, it looks like a dog dragging its arse across your new carpet.

  91. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Eric Carlisle says:

    Try some heat

  92. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars TFSFireman says:

    I always use Anti Seize when reinstalling these nuts/bolts.

  93. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Edward Deyo, Jr. says:

    Lesson learned,,,🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️,,,,never buy a vehicle from up north,,,,,🤯🤯🤯🥹🥹🥹🥹

  94. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MyMusic Account1 says:

    That same exact bolt put an end to me replacing a cv axle on my Jeep Cherokee. After 2 days of heating & beating I gave up and retreated. Good thing the driver side was the issue. When the passenger side goes out it'll be time to trade it in.

  95. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Clark Kent says:

    You know if I had a truck that look that good everywhere but that one spot that have it one spot fixed LOL what do I know my truck's 22-year-old what do I know

  96. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sithhappens says:

    i remember when i did a brake job on a 2006 gmc canyon. my old truck. i had about 3 hours into trying to break the caliper mount bolts loose. yeah they was seized on there good

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