Just got back from trying to get an alignment, they told me about breaking out tabs in order to get the job done. Never knew about these tabs, thanks for clearing it up.
Found some upper arms at a part yard. Just did inner and outer tie rod ends. Need an alignment pretty bad and figure i have the tabs in place. Figure ill do tabs and control arms in one swoop. Thank you!
Dang good video 👍 I just rebuilt my motor and so I ordered new clam shell motor mounts, went to put those on today before droping the motor in, removed the tire, took one good look at the upper and lower control arms bushings etc and was like nope not today and put the tire back on😂 Everything is toast and needs to be replaced and the only way I can get the motor mounts installed is by removing the lower control arms ,poor design. So I guess I'm dropping a motor, installing new upper and lower control arms and motor mounts at the same time smh. Question for you, are these rebuilt control arms or new? If they are new are they as thick as the original control arms? While I'm at it I should do the springs and shocks as well. Thanks 👍
I had to swap out powersteering gearboxes again. Leaking again. This time I paid a little more for a redhead gearbox and I can honestly say it’s the very best quality you will find in a rebuilt unit. It’s been around 6 months and it’s still perfect. 👍
Thanks for the video. I’m looking to do the same thing to my 96 Yukon. How have the parts been performing for you ? Do you recommend this kit now that you have installed it and had some time using your truck ? 👍
Are there torque specs for the upper and lower control arms? I looked it up but no one seems to know and I’m In the process of installing new ones on my 93
Any ideas on why one side would be sitting higher than the other after this? I made sure both springs were set in the pocket on the lower control arm and both control arms were torqued while the car was at resting height.
@@patrickkennedy5452 yes, one of my springs got caught on the upper(top) inside flange that lines up with the inner part of the spring. I noticed it as I was compressing it on the install. I suggest you recheck everything for this type of issue and any other such as a weak coil spring or incorrect parts or install error. Hope that helps!
the outter tie rod is backwards señor 😂 the bolts supposed to be on bottem, lest thats the way i was thought so its a less possibility for the rod to fall out
It’s the designed-in engineering of the truck and other vehicles from the factory. It’s concave and goes into the spindle only one way. Respectfully, you were taught incorrectly.
Just got back from trying to get an alignment, they told me about breaking out tabs in order to get the job done. Never knew about these tabs, thanks for clearing it up.
Sure thing!😎👍
Thanks man!!! It’s been a long time since I’ve done this style. I inherited my grandfather’s truck. Complete front end rebuild underway.
Found some upper arms at a part yard. Just did inner and outer tie rod ends. Need an alignment pretty bad and figure i have the tabs in place. Figure ill do tabs and control arms in one swoop. Thank you!
Great video and a beautiful truck.
Dang good video 👍
I just rebuilt my motor and so I ordered new clam shell motor mounts, went to put those on today before droping the motor in, removed the tire, took one good look at the upper and lower control arms bushings etc and was like nope not today and put the tire back on😂
Everything is toast and needs to be replaced and the only way I can get the motor mounts installed is by removing the lower control arms ,poor design. So I guess I'm dropping a motor, installing new upper and lower control arms and motor mounts at the same time smh.
Question for you, are these rebuilt control arms or new? If they are new are they as thick as the original control arms?
While I'm at it I should do the springs and shocks as well.
Thanks 👍
Nice work, and a nice truck too. I'd consider scrubbing and painting that frame after all of that nice work.
Thought about it but it’s just a daily and work truck for me. I don’t want to have to baby it to stay clean or undamaged.👌
Great video!
Nice work, getting ready to install mine as well. Nice truck by the way. I got my control arms from Amazon. Own a 1995 chevy C1500.
I had to swap out powersteering gearboxes again. Leaking again. This time I paid a little more for a redhead gearbox and I can honestly say it’s the very best quality you will find in a rebuilt unit. It’s been around 6 months and it’s still perfect. 👍
Thanks for the video. I’m looking to do the same thing to my 96 Yukon. How have the parts been performing for you ? Do you recommend this kit now that you have installed it and had some time using your truck ? 👍
Are there torque specs for the upper and lower control arms? I looked it up but no one seems to know and I’m In the process of installing new ones on my 93
Any ideas on why one side would be sitting higher than the other after this? I made sure both springs were set in the pocket on the lower control arm and both control arms were torqued while the car was at resting height.
@@patrickkennedy5452 yes, one of my springs got caught on the upper(top) inside flange that lines up with the inner part of the spring. I noticed it as I was compressing it on the install. I suggest you recheck everything for this type of issue and any other such as a weak coil spring or incorrect parts or install error. Hope that helps!
I’ve just ordered mine for me 97 Chevy express van and about your order in for my lower arms
Can a bad control arm cause a crooked tire and rubbing against the wheel well?
Yes if it’s bent badly, but so can a wore out control arm bushing or a bad/loose wheel bearing.
Does the upper control arm come with the ball joint?
Yes bushings and balljoint and they are available all over eBay
at 15:30 you can see them clear as day, did you even watch the video..?
Where did you order your parts from?
Ebay
Do you have the parts numbers from where you ordered them from
the outter tie rod is backwards señor 😂 the bolts supposed to be on bottem, lest thats the way i was thought so its a less possibility for the rod to fall out
It’s the designed-in engineering of the truck and other vehicles from the factory. It’s concave and goes into the spindle only one way. Respectfully, you were taught incorrectly.
The lower control arms cost more cause they are pressed in ball joints
I gave $60 for my control arm from amazon