How to Replace a Control Arm (upper or lower)

42 thoughts on “How to Replace a Control Arm (upper or lower)”

1. How do you measure torque when tightening?

2. Why a ranger mazda B3000 exaclty? Why not a 1st gen toyota tacoma ?

3. El perno del brazo que entra. En orificio. Se debe. Mover. O debe quedar apretado cuando se cruza el tornillo. Yo cambie una. Pero. Gira. Aunque el tornillo está apretado

4. I’ve heard you have to put weight on the suspension and arms for the bushings to sit correctly before torquing the bolts, is this true?

5. Thank you

6. Can you help me out please,

   I want to replace my up control arms on a 2002 Sequoia, and the ones I'm looking to buy have the ball join facing a different direction then the OEM control arm ball joint. In other words, the OEM ball joint has flat part underneath the the steering knuckle. The aftermarket arms I want to get have the flat part of ball joint above steering knuckle with ball joint stem pointing down. Are these interchangeable?

7. Where do you find all your torque specs?

8. Do i do this when i crank torsion key?

9. When you spray the fluid in the nuts and bolts do you have to let it dry? I stripped a lugnut after spraying it. The tire was long overdue anyways.

10. Is it possible to just press out the ball joint so you don't mess with the alignment?

11. Snugged up♡

12. Wish mine was this easy

13. can you put the control arm lower to make the car higher does it hurt it?

14. Was your car safe to drive after???

15. The new upper CA, the BJ is it serviceable meaning, can you press is out & install a new one later?

16. Is this pretty much the same for a 06 accord?

17. Remove speed sensor and brake line from clip prior to the project hardware. You should redo this video cause it has flaws. Consult a mechanic.

18. How do I know how hard I torqued something

19. 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.

20. year make and model would be really helpful in the video description SO people don't waste time looking…. like get a CLUE

21. 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!

22. Muy bien

23. Awesome video! Car repair shop wanted to charge me 1300$ to replace CA and Ball Joint 🤣. ChrisFix! Thanks man

24. Any one else laugh uncontrollably when he talks about the two nuts?

25. what about a lower ca when there is a torsion bar?

26. You are supposed to tighten the control arm bolts AT RIDE HEIGHT (i.e. weight on wheels). It not, your bushings will not last very long. Other than that, good video. I was initially looking to see your method of marking the cam washers. Thanks.

27. 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.

28. Chris Fix. Love the videos, Bro.

29. 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.

30. 4L 2000 exploder. that right driver cam bolt is too long to come out. has anyone removed without cutting? theres not much room to cut by those fuel lines!

31. Just found out I have extremly worn upper control arms. Not happy about it but love this information.

32. Nice job

33. By far the best video and very helpful thanks 🙏

34. On my ball joint and knuckle, I think I tightened up mine too much, my ball joint on the upper control arm is too squished and all the grease is squeezed out.. what do I do?

35. 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

36. 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.

37. Awesome video. Thanks

38. For some reason when I put the new control arm into the knuckle the punch bolt won’t go back in. I tried greasing it, wiggling it and jacking up the knuckle but it’s not going in. Should I drill the pinch bolt hole slight larger?

39. 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!

40. Alright Chris I’m going to give your video a shot and follow your steps.

41. How did you get it past the 2 lines on the right side to align the bolt straight.

42. Dam u mad that shit look so easy

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