Leadfoot: Meet the Ball Joint Press – Solving Squeaky Steering

Why would your steering make noise if it wasn’t the power steering pump? Well, it might be your ball joints. They’re less expensive than a whole steering rack, and it’s good to check them occasionally anyhow.

I offer no real advice, because I don’t entirely know what I’m doing. But I am ambitious, so I’ll attempt to use a hydraulic press to fit the ball joints instead of the special kit. Once that goes well, I’ll lash the whole thing to a fence post and use that for leverage. 

Did I Teach Myself How to Weld? – First Time Fabrication Project

With extra spare time, I’ve decided to teach myself some new skills. First up: Welding! But what to make?

I offer no real advice, because I don’t entirely know what I’m doing. But I can sure hide my mistakes with some body filler and clear coat. What we’ll be left with is a caddy in which to store restaurant check presenters. You know, those things that the server brings your bill in, and you better damn-well tip them!

I Found a Sway Bar! – Anti-Roll Bar Installation, But I’m Working in a Field | Leadfoot

For 12 years, I’ve driven this Sunfire without a stabilizer bar. I finally found one to make the car whole again. But I’m on vacation, and not working in a driveway or my garage, so things went wrong.

This Pontiac Sunfire came from 1999, the front bumper from 2000, and the sway bar’s origin is unknown. The mechanic shown is a 1987 model with a lot of city miles on the liver.

Fighting with Bezels – Mustang Aftermarket Head Unit Upgrade | Leadfoot

Back in the 2000s, you could design and market a crap car stereo, and people bought it. Nowadays, I like to think we’re more discerning consumers. Fact remains, that old head unit still has to come out if you want your Bluetooth for streaming the streams.

Mustang shown is a 2000 V6, but the basic principles apply to most cars. Stay tuned to this channel, because Eddie the Sunfire is getting a sway bar.

It Gets Hot in Virginia – AC Compressor Replacement & Charge | Leadfoot

Last year I bought a Mustang. It had no air conditioning. I wanted to fix that. Needless to say, I’ve never done it before. Total beginner here; I’m learning the same time you are, giving myself a crash course in automotive climate control repair. Some of it went according to plan.

Mustang shown is a 2000 V6, but the basic principles apply to most cars. Stay tuned to this channel for the follow-up on that aftermarket stereo head unit replacement.