Thanks for showing the nut plate at 9:00, was wondering how to get the bolts loose as there is no room to hold the nuts. Is the 1996 trooper the same as rodeo?
Control arm Bushing Tool: COPY AND PASTE THGI SIN YOUR BROWSER: 8MILELAKE Upper Control Arm Bushing Service Set Bushing Removal Tool OR click on this super long link: www.amazon.com/8MILELAKE-Control-Bushing-Service-Removal/dp/B07HF7RDWP/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2O1H8HJGIRFR6&keywords=upper+control+arm+bushing+tool&qid=1698978871&sprefix=upper+control+arm+bushing+tool%2Caps%2C632&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
I bought it off Ebay. Type in: Upper Control Arm Bushing Service Remover installer C-Frame Tool Set 11pcs. There is one listed at $65.44, I just checked. Amazon also has them for a little less money right now. Keep in mind, I modified one of the inserts as shown in this video to make it work.
The shims are what is used to set the Caster and Camber. It's part of the alignment process. Each vehicle is different, so they are not the same. If two vehicles just happen to be the same, it's only because it turns out that way and not by a factory default. Each vehicle has different alignment needs, therefore different shims are needed to bring it into alignment.
You don't want to tighten those nuts very tight at all because otherwise it doesn't move. I would never recommend tightening that's not super tight in fact you need to leave them so they're tight enough and then check that the arm goes up and down freely before you put it back together you don't need to do what he's telling you
Not really sure what you're saying there. The upper control arm has a Torque specification of 80 foot pounds, the equivalent of many head bolts on an engine. That's why I supported the vehicle before I tightened the nuts down. They were loose before then. If tightened while the hub is down, then over time it can cause the rubber in the casing to break free. Then it's time to replace them again. I don't know what your definition of loose is, but no, never leave the nuts loose. Always tighten them down, but do it in a proper fashion as I explained in the video.
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lubricating the bushing during installation is a good idea.
bushing failed on my passenger side upper control arm. looks like this is my next project! thanks for documenting sir!
Wow did that video save me a lot of time. Thank you for posting.
Great just what I was looking for,
Champion. Thanks for sharing buddy. Really helpful
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Thanks for showing the nut plate at 9:00, was wondering how to get the bolts loose as there is no room to hold the nuts. Is the 1996 trooper the same as rodeo?
I have no idea if they are the same. That's 6 years difference, i'd expect they are not, but who knows.
@@bgdesignandsolutions I downloaded FSM, and yes, the same nut plate design.
@@scottdowney4318 Thanks for sharing. Hope it helps someone out there.
do you have a amazon link to the tool you purchased? Thanks
Control arm Bushing Tool:
COPY AND PASTE THGI SIN YOUR BROWSER:
8MILELAKE Upper Control Arm Bushing Service Set Bushing Removal Tool
OR
click on this super long link:
www.amazon.com/8MILELAKE-Control-Bushing-Service-Removal/dp/B07HF7RDWP/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2O1H8HJGIRFR6&keywords=upper+control+arm+bushing+tool&qid=1698978871&sprefix=upper+control+arm+bushing+tool%2Caps%2C632&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
Who made your upper control arm removal kit, for taking out the bushing? I can't find one thanks
I bought it off Ebay. Type in: Upper Control Arm Bushing Service Remover installer C-Frame Tool Set 11pcs. There is one listed at $65.44, I just checked. Amazon also has them for a little less money right now. Keep in mind, I modified one of the inserts as shown in this video to make it work.
Thank you, can you tell me what’s the point of those shims? And are they the same on every vehicle?
The shims are what is used to set the Caster and Camber. It's part of the alignment process. Each vehicle is different, so they are not the same. If two vehicles just happen to be the same, it's only because it turns out that way and not by a factory default. Each vehicle has different alignment needs, therefore different shims are needed to bring it into alignment.
What part number is the bushings
Bought them on Rock Auto. www.rockauto.com
www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/isuzu,2002,rodeo,3.2l+v6,1386637,suspension,control+arm+bushing,7532
Depends on your vehicle.
You don't want to tighten those nuts very tight at all because otherwise it doesn't move. I would never recommend tightening that's not super tight in fact you need to leave them so they're tight enough and then check that the arm goes up and down freely before you put it back together you don't need to do what he's telling you
Not really sure what you're saying there. The upper control arm has a Torque specification of 80 foot pounds, the equivalent of many head bolts on an engine. That's why I supported the vehicle before I tightened the nuts down. They were loose before then. If tightened while the hub is down, then over time it can cause the rubber in the casing to break free. Then it's time to replace them again. I don't know what your definition of loose is, but no, never leave the nuts loose. Always tighten them down, but do it in a proper fashion as I explained in the video.