Great how-to. I recommend a couple shots of spray paint over the two arm bolts before removing, so when the new arm goes on, there will be two circles you can use for reference to tighten down the new upper control arm and preserve the alignment much better.
Did this today. Took it on a test drive and when going over speed bumps I can hear a little bit of banging. The ball joint was the most difficult. Followed every step. Everything's tight. Gotta take another look tomorrow
@@tommylee9586 Yup fixed. They weren't tightened all the way. However she pulls to the right pretty aggressively after 5 alignments. Checked the caliper to see if it was sticking, looked good. Taking it to a specialist Monday morning to see if they can figure it out.
I have 2005 Durango and I hearing squeaking noise. Do i have struts or shocks? I notice you changed out the arms and shocks on both sides. Thanks for sharing this video. Awesome job.
The setup for your Durango will be similar to the one on this truck. The squeaking can be coming from the bushings on the control arms as well as the sway bar. To check where it is coming from you can move the car up and down and try to pinpoint the origin of the squeak. Thanks for watching!
Hi, i have a dodge dakota 4x4 same year i'm having struggess when i push break it pulls to right side, i already replace the caliper and break pads and still doing the same you thing its the upper control arm ??? Or the racking pinion ???
Been looking for a guide on doing this on the 2wd version with rivets on the ball joints. Does this mostly apply? Havnt gotten a chance to check out my friends truck to compare. Screw drilling out the rivets for all 4 ball joints.
just seeing your question they can easily(reasonably) cut out with a 3 ? lb hammer and a cold chisel safety glasses recommended if you don't have a chisel holder use vice grips in the chisel and HIT EM!!! or the heade can be ground off too
Great how-to. I recommend a couple shots of spray paint over the two arm bolts before removing, so when the new arm goes on, there will be two circles you can use for reference to tighten down the new upper control arm and preserve the alignment much better.
That’s a good tip thanks!
Thank you for this video! Very helpful I was able to get all the tools I need before I got started.
Great video. I'm going to be doing this job (and the lower arms too) in a week or so, so I'm watching all the videos I can to get ready.
Nice and clear installation. I get the courage now to do it.
Best install video I’ve seen man good job!!
Did this today. Took it on a test drive and when going over speed bumps I can hear a little bit of banging. The ball joint was the most difficult. Followed every step. Everything's tight. Gotta take another look tomorrow
hopefully you've fixed your banging by now... but I thought maybe a worn out or broken shock...👌
@@tommylee9586 Yup fixed. They weren't tightened all the way. However she pulls to the right pretty aggressively after 5 alignments. Checked the caliper to see if it was sticking, looked good. Taking it to a specialist Monday morning to see if they can figure it out.
Do you know any video that would help me with the lower control arm I have a 2002 Dakota 4x4
Should the side bolts on the upper part be tightened?
I have 2005 Durango and I hearing squeaking noise. Do i have struts or shocks? I notice you changed out the arms and shocks on both sides. Thanks for sharing this video. Awesome job.
The setup for your Durango will be similar to the one on this truck. The squeaking can be coming from the bushings on the control arms as well as the sway bar. To check where it is coming from you can move the car up and down and try to pinpoint the origin of the squeak. Thanks for watching!
@@daringmotors again thank you for a quick response to my concern.
Could be tie rod also
What's the recommended torque lbs on a electric ratchet for automotive jobs in your opinion?
Haha i was waiting for the 10 mm socket joke 😂
Good video but is missing an important part: how to put the upper ball joint shaft into the spindle...
Grab another jack and jack it up. It’ll take some work but it’s doable. Maybe pull the ball joint out some too
@@MikeeJamees Did it and worked great! Tnx!
Hi, i have a dodge dakota 4x4 same year i'm having struggess when i push break it pulls to right side, i already replace the caliper and break pads and still doing the same you thing its the upper control arm ??? Or the racking pinion ???
Did you ever found out what was the issue having same thing rn
thanks simple great video made the job easy to do.
Any idea where I can get the upper control arm bump stops
If you check rockauto.com and go under suspension there will be an option for bump stops
Where did you get that bump stop replacement
How did you get that ball joint seated off camera? "the hardest part"
I used a big pry bar and pry down on the upper control arm to get it seated properly
Been looking for a guide on doing this on the 2wd version with rivets on the ball joints. Does this mostly apply? Havnt gotten a chance to check out my friends truck to compare. Screw drilling out the rivets for all 4 ball joints.
just seeing your question they can easily(reasonably) cut out with a 3 ? lb hammer and a cold chisel safety glasses recommended if you don't have a chisel holder use vice grips in the chisel and HIT EM!!! or the heade can be ground off too
Is the 2 wheel drive and the 4 wheel drive control arm the same on a 98 dodge Dakota ???
They are not they are different for the 2wd
how about the lower ?
What are them shocks? KYB 565043?? Good?
They are pretty good haven’t had any complaints
Any info on alignment after?
What about the upper control arm bushing nuts??
What is that ratchet tool you used? To remove the break line?
It is called a ratchet wrench here is a link to the one I used.
amzn.to/3v4Be6b
Didn't come with new nuts?
No torque specs?
Any tips if the bolt on the shock doesnt want to come off
A lot of heat an penetrating fluid and loosen slowly so it doesn’t snap off.
@@daringmotors im afraid of the shock exploding is that possible ?
If you keep it centered on the bolt area you will be fine
@@daringmotors thank you!
No problem!
Very helpful thank you
Glad the video helped!
Thank you!
Glad to help
Gotta do our front end.
👍🏽👍🏽
By looking at your frame, you clearly don't live in New England
Makes me happy I’m not in the rust belt!
@@daringmotors I look under my Durango and I'm hella jealous
Come to Iowa and see mine lol
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