How to Replace Upper Control Arms 2004-08 Ford F150

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @TRQ
    @TRQ  4 года назад +10

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    • @thisguy8967
      @thisguy8967 4 года назад +1

      I'm looking to getting cordless impact WRENCH any recommendation? Budget friendly

  • @feliscontreras109
    @feliscontreras109 2 года назад +11

    Why can't all videos about working on vehicles be like this, great job, saving for later

  • @billcox3922
    @billcox3922 3 года назад +13

    Thank you for this video . I replaced the upper control arms and struts and it went flawlessly. Keep the videos coming

  • @jimsutton3804
    @jimsutton3804 Год назад +10

    What is the torque on the 3 top nuts on strut?

  • @thisguy8967
    @thisguy8967 4 года назад +10

    This has to be the best straight forward video on RUclips..good job sir and thank you 🙏

  • @dennisberg2474
    @dennisberg2474 3 года назад +23

    I wish it was that easy, lol. Your 15 min was my 2 hours lol

    • @tylerthompson8137
      @tylerthompson8137 3 года назад +1

      Lol I’m getting ready to do this and Was that with just you or with a buddy

  • @davidperrin8843
    @davidperrin8843 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for the video l did it myself and saved alot of money from the shop, was encouraged by this video, thanks again.

  • @user-es3nx4ic6f
    @user-es3nx4ic6f 2 года назад +3

    Well done video! Very clean, clear and quick directions!!
    Good work! Thanks!

  • @reeco357
    @reeco357 10 месяцев назад +2

    This was excellent much better than the other I just watched. She made it look difficult.

    • @TRQ
      @TRQ  10 месяцев назад

      +@reeco357 Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

  • @kevinbowker2385
    @kevinbowker2385 Год назад +1

    Seriously quality video, thank you for sharing your expertise.

  • @LookatTHIShere
    @LookatTHIShere Год назад +1

    Fukn love that impact sound 🤗🍻

  • @MrBJeezus
    @MrBJeezus Год назад

    By far you are the smartest guy showing how easy this job is Thank you . I can not say the same for the cat over at OPR who was removeing way to many components than necessary thanks guy I don't think so remove the brake caliper remove the knuckle no lets do 10 times more work the only knuckle that needs to removed is you duh knuckle head.

  • @blakebrannam8658
    @blakebrannam8658 10 месяцев назад +1

    For those wondering, same process for 4wd models. Axle doesnt have to come out

  • @zab9012
    @zab9012 Год назад +1

    Question , after I did exactly what you did would I have to take my truck to get a wheel alignment or am I good just driving it after replacing the control arm ?

    • @TRQ
      @TRQ  Год назад +2

      +Z Ab It is always recommended to get an alignment after replacing any suspension parts.

  • @richardromero8049
    @richardromero8049 Год назад +1

    So what if I don’t use copper anti seize? And what if I use the sliver one instead?

  • @XtremeGuy-FL
    @XtremeGuy-FL 4 года назад +13

    Holy rust !

    • @TRQ
      @TRQ  4 года назад +1

      +David W. Thanks for the feedback! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

    • @sleepyhead9756
      @sleepyhead9756 3 года назад +1

      Lol

    • @robbbenedict
      @robbbenedict 3 года назад

      Looks like they got a new shock, tie rod, and a control arm.

    • @fredkemp1444
      @fredkemp1444 3 года назад

      Rust "Pure Michigan" I live in Michigan this state destroys vehicles!

  • @bqcaldwell99
    @bqcaldwell99 3 года назад

    Thx a TON TRQ! My drivers side boot around the ball joint was torn and starting to get hazardous. Installed today, off for alignment tomorrow! I’ll have my mechanic double check my torque tightness too just to be good.

    • @TRQ
      @TRQ  3 года назад +1

      +Christopher Caldwell Thanks for watching our video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

  • @bk77duclos
    @bk77duclos Год назад +1

    Great video! I'm guessing that truck spent most of its life up north. Serious rust problem. 😳

    • @TRQ
      @TRQ  Год назад

      +Keith Duclos Thanks for the feedback! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

  • @1divemaster1
    @1divemaster1 3 года назад +1

    Great explanation. Great video. Will watch more of your videos.

  • @Stevusmaximus1
    @Stevusmaximus1 Год назад

    Great, great vidéo, thank you!

  • @nickwheeler1652
    @nickwheeler1652 2 года назад +2

    Do you have to remove the strut?

  • @fredkemp1444
    @fredkemp1444 3 года назад

    Very thankful for these videos.

  • @jmhall918
    @jmhall918 3 года назад +2

    These videos are so damn good.

  • @datiro3
    @datiro3 4 месяца назад +1

    Looks like the torque wrench showed 35LBS for the upper strut bolts.

  • @timcockrell3378
    @timcockrell3378 2 года назад

    Awesome video I just replace the structs on my 2007 ford f150 stx

  • @rts100x5
    @rts100x5 3 года назад +1

    I was always told to have the weight of the vehicle ON BEFORE torqueing the lower control arm bolt to 315...this was not apparent in the video..correct me if Im wrong

  • @theredninja2953
    @theredninja2953 10 месяцев назад +4

    Throughout this video I’ve had to run to the hardware store several times to get this done 😂

  • @kalebdarius3921
    @kalebdarius3921 2 года назад

    Best videos ever

  • @camarojay7027
    @camarojay7027 3 года назад +2

    Do you need to do an alignment after replacing the arms?

    • @TRQ
      @TRQ  3 года назад +1

      +Camaro Jay It is good to check your alignment afterwards

  • @thuff86
    @thuff86 2 года назад +2

    What do you torque the 3 top strut nuts to?

  • @wyukon79
    @wyukon79 3 месяца назад

    Great job thanks'

  • @acernegundo4270
    @acernegundo4270 2 года назад

    What do you if your top strut nut is just spinning while you try to loosen it? I tried gripping the piston below with some channel locks but it still just spins. Im trying to finish this today since I have to be at work on Monday so any help is greatly appreciated.

  • @laynev9031
    @laynev9031 4 года назад +3

    Will this be any different on a 4wd model

    • @robbbenedict
      @robbbenedict 3 года назад +1

      There's no front axle to deal with, which makes shock removal a bit easier.

  • @alexdeleon732
    @alexdeleon732 7 месяцев назад

    Excellent Thank You.

  • @Knowledge4848
    @Knowledge4848 8 месяцев назад

    How much torque is needed on the upper strut bolts?

  • @Thebreuningers
    @Thebreuningers 14 дней назад

    The top strut nuts are spinning with the bolt on the strut. Stuck like Chuck right now because I can't bust the nut loose.

  • @stanbradham9044
    @stanbradham9044 2 года назад

    That was great video. Just what I needed thanks

  • @kimmaxwell8975
    @kimmaxwell8975 3 года назад

    Thanks for the video , straight forward

  • @tobieebonics4193
    @tobieebonics4193 2 года назад

    Great video

  • @joeboe4794
    @joeboe4794 5 месяцев назад

    Do I need an impact for this or can it all be done with a ratchet?

  • @juangudino3939
    @juangudino3939 3 года назад

    Very good bideo thanks

  • @RA-lk1vz
    @RA-lk1vz 2 года назад

    Great job!

  • @bartman22x1
    @bartman22x1 6 месяцев назад

    Is this 2 wheel drive ?

  • @RonaldCagnina
    @RonaldCagnina 5 месяцев назад

    It's a great video but you never gave the torque specs on the top three nuts for the strut

  • @michaelnapier5417
    @michaelnapier5417 2 года назад

    Great video very well done I love how you give the torque specs for each bolt but I didn't catch the torque spec for the nuts holding the top of the strut assembly I think you missed that one.

  • @peterd5246
    @peterd5246 2 года назад

    Do I need to preload before torquing the control arm?

  • @peacefulscrimp5183
    @peacefulscrimp5183 3 года назад

    That's a great video 👍

  • @AustinB3.6R
    @AustinB3.6R Год назад +1

    The amount of rust on that truck is insane

  • @venturafredis
    @venturafredis 2 года назад

    How many hours of work for do this job

  • @one8s7n
    @one8s7n 2 года назад

    Only difference I would have done was thread lock after bolt in. Never seize before but the lock could just come off in bushing

  • @toxicsin_6991
    @toxicsin_6991 2 года назад

    Forgot the top shock torque lbs.. if you could plz let us know

    • @Scratcher25
      @Scratcher25 2 года назад

      In another video is said 35 ft lbs

  • @kennycurtis5355
    @kennycurtis5355 Год назад

    Your awesome

  • @JCredible86
    @JCredible86 4 года назад +2

    How long should it take a mechanic to do this job? A shop quoted me for 2hrs labor.

    • @Cowboykilla831
      @Cowboykilla831 4 года назад +1

      2 hours of labor is exactly how long it takes

    • @TRQ
      @TRQ  4 года назад

      +Dj salty nuts Thanks for the tip!

  • @TomasHernandez-gn6tp
    @TomasHernandez-gn6tp 2 года назад

    Can I use 4wd control arms on a 2wd ?

  • @nickthegazerofsouls
    @nickthegazerofsouls 4 года назад +1

    Anyone have thoughts on him tightening the upper control arm bolts before letting the weight sit on it? Is eyeballing it so that it's pretty much level with the ground good enough? Certainly would be easier to tighten it before putting the strut back in

    • @GhostToes1
      @GhostToes1 3 года назад +1

      I too noticed this, im a huge advocate of preloading suspension.

  • @herreriaartisticalaguna7064
    @herreriaartisticalaguna7064 Год назад

    Fácil y rápido 😃👌

  • @garrettcyoung
    @garrettcyoung 6 дней назад

    At 4:38 he gives incorrect procedure. Do not make control arm parallel to the ground. Instead, let it hang, install the upper control arm bolts and snug them down. Then, put everything back together and torque. When it comes time to install the strut nut don't torque it, only snug it. So, at this point everything is back together and torqued except the upper control arm bolts and the strut bolt. In order to torque these three bolts,. place a jack stand under the lower ball joint, lower the vehicle and let the vehicle weight rest on the jack stand. Now you can torque the upper control arm bolts and the strut bolt. Using his method will result in very noisy upper control arm bushings and ruin them in no time at all. Following his faulty instructions, my upper control arm bushings were ruined after a couple of weeks.

  • @coreylandis3177
    @coreylandis3177 3 года назад +2

    Where was the axle??

  • @SlayerHawkX
    @SlayerHawkX 3 года назад +3

    my 04 looks nothing like this

  • @jamesemino468
    @jamesemino468 3 года назад

    Wish I could this to my veracurl

  • @senpaiimax9148
    @senpaiimax9148 3 года назад

    Do I need to buy the arm or can I just buy the ball joint? Sorry I'm new to this 😅

    • @TRQ
      @TRQ  3 года назад +2

      +SenpaiiMax You can just buy the ball joints instead of the control arms.

    • @robbbenedict
      @robbbenedict 3 года назад

      You have to press the ball joint out and in, which is quite sketchy without a safe press (caged) to operate.

  • @richardromero8049
    @richardromero8049 Год назад

    You forgot to add the 30ml socket on the tool list

  • @brendenmenard6434
    @brendenmenard6434 Год назад

    Don't forget to get you a alignment

  • @A.C.71
    @A.C.71 2 года назад +1

    So WTF I never seen the cv axel the entire time, what a gravy job without having to deal with that.