How to Replace a Control Arm (upper or lower)
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- Опубліковано 26 тра 2014
- Replacing Upper Control Arm. Learn how to replace an upper control arm and ball joint quickly and easily with no special tools required. Follow the step by step video and you can fix your own car and save a lot of money as well as get the job done correctly!
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*PLEASE WATCH if you are doing this job: • Control Arm Bushing Pr...
How to replace a ball joint: • How to Replace a Ball ...
How to replace a lower control arm: • Replacing Lower Contro...
How to replace a tie rod: • How to Change Tie Rods...
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i've watched alot of these how to car videos and yours are by far the best....straight to the point...you give alot of useful information and you SHOW everything you're doing you don't just do the whole project off camera and then talk about what you did without showing it...i like how you walk us through step by step as if we know nothing! Much appreciated it really helps...also you don't ramble on about useless stuff to waste my time!! Keep up all the great videos I'm learning a lot.
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David, I could not agree with you more. ChrisFix you rock! I've started doing all the work on my car myself since finding your channel. Thank you for the help so much.
Same feeling here, you said what I wanted to say
your videos are extremely satisfying to watch. amazing attention to detail and very smooth technique. excellent work!
Ahmed E Thanks a lot Ahmed!
Ahmed dddss
Make sure you PreLoad the bushings when tightening the control arm! I used a jack, but definitely watch this if you are replacing a control arm! Control Arm Bushing Preload, Important Information!
+ChrisFix In this video you snugged both sides camber bolts before you PreLoaded the bushing. Is that what you mean?
Thanks again.
yesterday i was in a parking lot drifting my fwd car for fun and i hit a covered up hole and now my tire is not held by enything it tuches the side of the car but still spins and it does not turn left what is the problem please help
Grate job from a great person
ChrisFix inhuman
I don't know why I assumed you would grease the rubber supports on the arm
Thank you so much for making such thorough tutorials. The upper and lower ball joints on my 2000 B3000 must be replaced and I don't have enough money to pay a mechanic. My car repairing experience is extremely minimal, but after watching your videos, I'm pretty confident that I can do it myself.
I'm really grateful for how well you've explained each step of the process and the camera angles you've chosen. It's very well done.
I'm still quite nervous, of course. I certainly don't relish that one bolt that invariably will not budge to my feeble upper arm strength and will cost me an hour of my life and the skin on most of my knuckles. However, if I'm successful, you will have saved me nearly $400, plus the weeks I'd be without a vehicle, while waiting to pull that much money together.
You're providing an excellent service to a lot of people who need it. Thank you very much.
Gertie Craign You are welcome. One mistake I made in this video is when you have the new control arm on and tighten the camber bolts, first hand tighten them, then put the truck on the ground, then tighten the bolts all of the way with the truck on the ground. It will help your bushings last longer. I am editing a new version and I have a special video explaining all of this. If you have a breaker bar, you wont have any problem making any bolt move.
A breaker bar is definitely on my list of things to buy. I'm finally gonna buy a torque wrench too...been wanting one for years.
Is the special video you mentioned already out there, or is it still in production?
It will be out at the end of the week. I have it made but I am releasing two videos today on flushing the brake system and how to make a one person brake bleeder so stay tuned!
I'll stay tuned! :-) Thanks, again!
Everything people say about your videos being the best is very true Chris. Hands down the best video on this subject. Your close up shots are so helpful. I have watched a ton of your videos and you are the best there is. Your videos have helped me gain not only knowledge but also confidence. Thank you so much for what you do and for doing it so well.
Just like your most recent one from a month ago (How to Replace Control Arms and Bushings to Fix a Bouncy Suspension), Yu were real detailed in this one as well. I like the older videos as well. I'm using these to replace my lower control arms and spring to fix my noisy suspension on my 2013 Lincoln mkZ aka Ford Fusion. Thanks @ChrisFix!
As always Chris like the rest of your tutorials, you make seem really simple, keep up the good work helping us tree shade mechanics.
Every time I watch a video of yours I get butterflies in my stomach because it feels like I'm learning my whole vehicle from a badass teacher I never had and without having to read my manual. I'm more of a visual learner. Thank you for all you do, your tips are awesome, and keep up the good work you are blessed and highly favored!
Thanks for your videos. They really help me understand how the systems of a car work. I am amazed at your camera shots in tight spaces!
Nicely done.... I'm done watching kilmer
i like Kilmer's sense of humor
I love watching your videos. I have an 05 Durango and this video helps a lot. After watching your video a thousand times and watching some Ram 1500 upper control arm videos, (couldn't find any videos specific to my vehicle, rams have same set up as mine) I am confident in changing my own upper control arms. With the help of my husband of course. I teach him what I have learned from you. Thank you.
Watched this video several times before tackling this project. I did both upper control arms on my 99 Ford Ranger and then had it aligned. It was as easy as you said. Truck Rides great.. Thanks again for the videos.
+Sully Cop That is awesome!!! I love hearing stories like this so thanks for sharing! Nice work too!
Well done videos for what can be unpleasant work when not approached with some planning. Your videos give a person an edge when tackling this task.
Kevin N Thanks and that is exactly why I make my videos!
Your videos are really helpful and easy to understand ! Thank you !
Stphanie Nunez Awesome! That is the goal so I am glad they are helpful!
A woman who changes her ball joints? Marriage material! 😍
One of the better and more clear sets of How-To videos I have seen so far. Excellent job Chris.
***** Thank you Will!
Chrisfix, thanks for this one. Nice job, I'll be doing this on both sides tomorrow. exact same ball joint on 2001 Ford Explorer. Crow bar and jacking up are great ideas!
Love how you gave out every detail, great job! And really clear!
cahernand1 Thanks! That is how I try to make all of my how to videos!
This is the other half of my ill with the 97' Cougar. Already liked and commented on the lower half, now is just to sort out the top. Thanks again.
Great video! I am a new subscriber. Usually I am nervouse about messing a job up but you help make them less menacing. Thanks.
Thanks man! Just did upper control arm on my Mazda B3000. Your video was my inspiration to do it. You definitely make it look easier than it is haha. Keep up the good work.
Really good straight forward videos you have I will be using these videos for my own truck ! Keep it up
I cant stress enough how great your videos are, One thing I would like to see in your videos are an estimate of avg time to do the job ex: It takes me about x hrs to do this with hand tools. I know there are variables involved but a general idea will help us decide if we should do it ourselves vs taking it to the shop or wether it is something we have to plan out our day to do.. One last thing you didnt replace the upper ball joint you replaced the entire arm is this because there are bushings on the upper arm (i think you called them cambers) that wear out just like the ball joint does so it is better to replace the whole thing.
You are really good at these videos. The best actually.
Very useful video. I will do my '90 Cougar this Saturday. Thanks.
By far the best video and very helpful thanks 🙏
Thanks that help me a lot. I put the lock bolts in back award. Thats why it was making noise.
Thanks for laying out all the tools needed to get the job done. You do this in all of your videos I think, and it just makes things easier.
No problem! I try to make it simple and easy to follow!
Oh boy, you make it look easy. I'm trying this today so wish me luck.
I'm a woman and help my husband every car repair and I only can really understand how to repair our vehicle problems thur ur videos thanks a bunch !!! Ur very helpful!!!!
You keep saving me money, man! Thank you!
Thank you brother, timeless knowledge
Nice! Love how you don't have a ton of intro, get to it and are smart about it.
Fabulous video!
Just checked the video , U made it look easy and very organized . I am now off to my garage to see how they did on my 2003 explorer . mechanic estimated 250$ for 2 ball joints . That seems fair after checking your video . Thank U for your service - Mr Chris Fix
Paul Aries No problem. Glad the video was helpful! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!
Good job 👏. Thanks for showing us how to do this.
Job well done!! Thank you!
Informative and helpful as always! Please continue the great work!
Róbert Tóth Thanks a lot bud! I will continue! New videos every Thursday!
Really enjoy your videos and learn a lot, even if I may never use it, I at least have seen how it is done, should I ever have to do it. Thanks
I watch your videos all the time to fix my 2000 Civic DX Hatchback. Tons of great information.
I'm always confused as to why there are some people who give a thumbs down on your videos. You do everything so systematically and with exceptional clarity and description. Keep up the good work. I'm about to do my front uppers.
very clear concise information nicely done thumbs up
You have a really nice channel, Chris. Excellent explained, easy to follow videos.
+AhPhoey Thanks a lot!
U save my day and my money 💰 great video bro
I have a 2001 Ford Expedition XLT 4X4 4.6L I'm about to do some replacing of parts and this clip helps out a lot thanks Chrisfix
Awesome! I'm glad you find the video helpful! Let me know how that job goes!
If you want to attempt to try to keep the alignment you can mark the positions of the bolts with a paint marker or something and then try to lineup the new control arms.
Thanks for the tip!
@@chrisfix do you have any tips to fix a stuck bushing in lower control arm? It looks like I bent the two brackets inward when I pressed the bushing
THANK YOU MASTA CHRIS..... Helpful Video
Glad the video was helpful!
Awesome video. Thanks
came back to these videos after a shop quoted me 2500 for bearings, brakes, calipers and a control arm/ball bearing replacement...I spent $800 on parts and saves 1700 on labor, absolute life 9 years later!
Another nice job! Thanks, Chris.
Thanks man! Appreciate it!
Thanks for your help 👍👍
love your videos man.
Great video as always Chris!
hhvazquez Thanks a lot!
Chris Fix. Love the videos, Bro.
yes ur videos are awesome n satisfying too. Thanks for all ur videos bro its very helpful
Alright Chris I’m going to give your video a shot and follow your steps.
Howd it go?
Great Job As Always!!
Thanks!!!
Very knowledgeable bro!
Thank u. Your video is fast and helpful. No bullshitting like the other videos
+hankkorenzo No problem! Glad the video was helpful!
Chris, I really like your videos, got started on them in FRF. If this is on your Mazda, it appears to on the left side. The right side is the different animal, especially when it's the 2 piece design with over 200,000 miles on it. Something on that side (right) would be great as long as it stays 2 piece. changing over to the upgraded 1 piece is not in the cards for my Ranger at this time. I need to replace the bushings on all 4 control arms. The last time I did it was on a '69 Buick Sportwagon in the mid/late '70s.
love the video, very simple and everything is in plan eye sight!!!!!!
William Atkins Thanks William!
hey chris, since i watched your video for the fist time i just feel like i'm in school. thank you so much!
I am glad the videos are helpful!
YOU SAVE ME SO MUCH MONEY! thanks
+Salty Naulty AWESOME!
You know, you should really get a patreon account. You have literally saved me thousands of dollars with fixing my own car. On my wifes old trailblazer, the shop wanted 600 a wheel to replace both joints.
That is awesome! Just be sure to watch the videos to the end and learn more and that is how you can support me!
Nice job
awesome Thank you for your help man
Gracias .....
Tanks so much exelente video tanks
You sir, are a good man. *thumbs up*
+Jeremiah Graves Thanks a lot!
Hello! Very good work!
Tip
You have to press the bushings with the vehicle on the ground or put the wheel on that level it works.
Thank you! Yes, that is a great tip! I am actually editing a new video with this tip in it! Thanks!
I just realized it must be a pain to keep moving your nice camera when your hands are all greased up.
He has gloves so he just switches pairs
Probably mostly touching the tripod but i can definitely see it being annoying
@@Futurebeefcakesmart guy haha thank you lol
I am going to change the ball joints on my 2001 Lincoln Town Car, the tops look easy, but they too need to be aligned when finished, I'm doing the bottoms first. Then after the tops will have it realigned.
Thank you for your videos. I have worked as a big truck mechanic for several years, but they use King Pins, not ball joints. They can be difficult, but I'm thinking ball joints may not be as difficult as king Pins.
Failed my car inspection. Used this video and (another one of your videos) to repair it myself!
Awesome! Glad the videos are helpful!
Well thank you Chris looks easy enough to do .
+TheZTuber No problem!
Very easy saved alot of money thanks:)
11jrroy Great! Glad the video was helpful!
Awesome video! Car repair shop wanted to charge me 1300$ to replace CA and Ball Joint 🤣. ChrisFix! Thanks man
Thank you.
Man you make it see so easy thank you for the video
Fabrizzio Rivera Thanks Fabrizzio. Glad the video was helpful!
amazing vid! my new part squeaks when driving after the rainy days 😢
Thank you i am about to replace the upper control arm on my ranger . Thanks for the help .
Travis Valentine Awesome Travis! Glad the video was helpful!
Good Channel man Good videos
another great video!
David Beecroft Thanks a lot David!
Good video sar
One can also use a little white out or correction fluid marks to make part alignment on reused parts easier.
awesome video
globalcomsur Thanks!
Chris, where do I get my torque specks for my vehicle? That is very useful! And I am very found of your work! Keep it up man!!! I've done the headlights, cracked windshield, 1 year tire shine, and who knows what else!!! You help me out a lot man thank you so much
+Landon Atwood i second that any suggestions on where to find torque specs
+kidsachamp the fsm for your car has everything you need to know
how about "www.torkspec.com" ?
Landon Atwood 9
Torque to yield, then back off a quarter turn
good job thanks
dogg bayou Thanks! Glad it was helpful!
Hey Chrisfix, can you do a video on the lower arm of your Ranger, I have damaged mine and need to see how to replace it...if possible.
Hey Chris, another question, I don't get it, how does it effects the alignment ? You did a very good video on lower ball joints, explaining why it effects the alignment. But this one, I dont get it why alignment ? Keep up the good work, you're a man.
Thanks for the video i gotta replace both control arms and Tie rod ends on my 95 lincoln mark 8 on wednsday and was trying to see how its done as a reference. Hope the lady has some cold beers waiting for me after i get the job done then have to take it in tomorrow for an alignment when the shop opens in the morning.
The shop here was trying to charge me 350$ per wheel on the front and i would rather buy me a graphics card with that much money. All the parts cost me 110$
***** hah nice! Glad the video was helpful!
Here is how to replace the tie rods:
How to Change Tie Rods (inner and outer tie rod ends)
How to Replace an Outer Tie Rod End
Also watch this for the control arm replacement because it is important info:
Control Arm Bushing Preload, Important Information!
ChrisFix Thanks a ton for the videos ill watch them before i head to work so i know what tools to buy on my way to work.
Good.. I am going to do it.
This was a great video, thank you!
Would you recommend changing both sides at the same time?
Vincent Vega of course. Why would you run a new one and old worn one on the other side. It’s going to ride uneven.
Great video you got straight to the point. Only question should you also replace the lower control arms or do the upper usually go out first? I purchased a 1994 Cougar and debating if I should them all.
excellent, thanks
Glad the video was helpful!
good job chris I like your videos so much :)
Thanks!
I'm doing this on my truck because it seemed easier than just changing just the ball joint. You make it look way too easy on the side with the brake line. Mine almost made me go postal.
Lol
How did you get around the lines. They are metal.
Just found out I have extremly worn upper control arms. Not happy about it but love this information.
Thank you so much. I keep changing part after part lol might be time to buy new lol but hey 400k miles befor my upper arm needed replaced
Chris, just an update. I have the correct parts, and now the job is finished:). The other parts were for torsion bar suspension
thanks for your comments
Great! Glad the video helped and you got the job done! Good work!
wow ! my man you make it look to easy ,thank you Chris another project down.
tom smith Thanks Tom! It is pretty simple in concept and everything goes as it should, it is pretty simple in real life lol. Glad the video was helpful! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!
tom smith It looks easy because he removed the coil spring first but told no one
Earl Guyton Dude, get your facts straight before you make accusations. This is a torsion bar suspension. There is no coil spring.
ChrisFix Chris? It is not professional to call a person dude or chick in any profession and you are GOOD at what I have watched on two of your videos. I know Chris that the torsion bar assembly has no coil spring, but many amateurs that have coil springs will attempt this job and get half their head knocked off Chris. Good mechanics as myself and YOU know this. In any profession a person should always tell the average person don't try this alone at home unless you know where serious injury or death can result. My name is Earl and is not dude. Lets try this again. I did give your video a thumbs up
Spamming my video with your comments on removing a coil spring that was never there is professional? Come on man. That is why you got called dude. If they are working on their car or truck, the coil spring does not have to be removed if they have one because the upper control arm has nothing to do with the coil spring. It is mounted to the lower control arm and frame of the car.
It'd be cool to have a simple vid of all the suspension mods that require alignment after the fact; that way someone could plan accordingly and do a few related jobs at once THEN get a good alignment.
great channel, one request. How can i replace a bushing from the Shifter cable thats goes to the transmission....not to replace the shifter cable, just the bushing
Muy bien