It's normally recommended to put weight on the control arm before torquing it, that is jacking up the suspension as if it were sitting on the ground before tightening !
@@RBTheMechanic was a little different afterall! Had the bolts in the back also holding antiroll bar, but almost same, really tight places for nuts. When i shot them with airgun had to be careful the wrench on the nut tried to turn against tie rods on both sides. Also replaced my drivers side driveshaft while at it, bearings were shot
I have a 05 Tundra trying to replace the struts but the bottom bolt is way too close to the CV axle I cant figure out a way to remove it in risk of tearing the CV boot do you jave any suggestions? BTW great channel and very informative and thank you for doing the things you do to help us.
@@RBTheMechanic The guy was asking if you should had the weight of the car loaded on the arm before tightening the bolts. And yes. You should have done that and torque the bolts as for the manufacturer specs.
Ok im now great full for your vid mate i just got a 2007 phase 2 volvo v50 2.0 D and it needs the work done so you just saved me the hassle of taking it to the mechanic but can i use a pry-bar since i dont have the fork
It's normally recommended to put weight on the control arm before torquing it, that is jacking up the suspension as if it were sitting on the ground before tightening !
Yes 90* would help there
Doing both control arms on my Ford, this video makes it faster, thanks!
Cool yup take ur tire and take it easey let me know how it went
@@RBTheMechanic was a little different afterall! Had the bolts in the back also holding antiroll bar, but almost same, really tight places for nuts. When i shot them with airgun had to be careful the wrench on the nut tried to turn against tie rods on both sides. Also replaced my drivers side driveshaft while at it, bearings were shot
@@valt888 yeah but diffrent!!!
Thanks for sharing, I was wondering if you are going to remove the shaft out of the way. Thanks
Oh ok
Channel keeps growing keep on going my brother
Hell yeah clean solid no BS
I have a 05 Tundra trying to replace the struts but the bottom bolt is way too close to the CV axle I cant figure out a way to remove it in risk of tearing the CV boot do you jave any suggestions? BTW great channel and very informative and thank you for doing the things you do to help us.
Yeah that one is close here a video I have on 2004 4runner it should be somthing similar ua-cam.com/video/Ml1HsEsqh-4/v-deo.html
Nice video. Was there a control arm bushing preload required?
No they just were preinstalled
@@RBTheMechanic The guy was asking if you should had the weight of the car loaded on the arm before tightening the bolts. And yes. You should have done that and torque the bolts as for the manufacturer specs.
sorry i would lube the bolts with grease one to make it loos and live longer
Ok im now great full for your vid mate i just got a 2007 phase 2 volvo v50 2.0 D and it needs the work done so you just saved me the hassle of taking it to the mechanic but can i use a pry-bar since i dont have the fork