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F150 Upper and Lower Control Arm Replacement
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- Опубликовано: 20 фев 2016
- 2000 F150 2WD Upper Control Arm Replacement + Lower Control Arm Replacement
Upper Ball Joint Replacement
Lower Control Arm included the lower ball joint and lower control arm bushings already installed.
1997 - 2003 F150 2WD
Torque Specs:
Lower Balljoint : 83-112 ft/lbs
Upper Balljoint: 57-76 ft/lbs
Lower Control Arm to Frame(1997-2003): 197-241 ft/lbs
Upper Control Arm to Frame: 83-112 ft/lbs
Finally!....I don't know why there are like 100 videos of F150 upper control arm replacement,but almost zero lower control arm replacement videos......Until now!.....I know I didn't want to put a new ball-joint on,and have a lower with old bushings......Thank you for this video.
It's because the lower control arm never has issues except the bushings.
Thanks for this video, it was quite helpful when dealing with my '97 F-150. The one thing I didn't anticipate was Ford taking a shortcut on the alignment cams; mine only had one cam on each upper arm bolt. Two are required if you don't have the equipment used during the manufacture..... Ford being cheap.......... but your video was really helpful and I'm grateful that you took the time to make it.
Same issue but I just assumed someone took this thing apart before and didn't put it back together right
Thx Steve. Very good video that I utilized to successfully change out both upper and lower control arms successfully. Took me much longer than I anticipated, but it is rewarding to do it myself and save a lot of money.
3 years ago ..did this job..had to feel my way through it. I wish I had this video then. I had my Expy 99 of the road for days..oh well..learning curve.
Great step by step. Thanks for not deleting the lil negatives... like the to short socket, hitting with hammer etc. Those are the things that happen and are nice to know so that the job is FUN and not a nightmare. (yeah right)
Excellent video, brother. Worked on my mom's 99 today all based on your video, and it went surprisingly smother than expected. Thanks, man. Now on to the pitman arm (grumble.)
Dude! AWESOME VIDEO! I have a 1997 Expedition that I will be replacing the whole front end suspension components including front and rear shocks and hopefully install a 2' inch lift while I'm at it. This is just what I needed. I was thinking I should make a video of it because you're right, there's not a whole lot of videos like this but don't think I have the right camera for the job. Thank you for sharing, you're saving DIY's a lot of $$$!
How did your job turn out.
I have a 2001 expedition an I was worried of how I was going to replace the lower control arm and the upper.. thank you!...also I had no Idea how to take off the upper without needing and alignment again...alignment and marking it sound easy than spending 200 dlrs on another aligment...thank again for showing how is done....appreciate you a lot
You are my hero. Working on a suspension in a white shirt and not getting it dirty. I'm usually covered in grease. Nice video.
+V35 James Thanks! I'll call it luck that the shirt wasn't black by the end. I hope the video was helpful to you!
Moog is the NASCAR racer's choice, for suspension! Congratulations! WELL DONE!
Steven, Thank you very much for putting the time in videoing and editing that F-150 front replacement job. Great job. My local garages want between 1,000.00 and 1,300.00 to do the same thing for one side. I found the parts on Partsgeek site and the total front end left and right parts are only 270.00. Now I can do it myself thanks to you. Most Mechanic shops are ripe off shops. It truly hard to find a great one. Keep producing videos please.
You're welcome! I hope the job went well for you!
HI YOUR REPAIR WAS VERY GOOD WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS BREAK OUT THE CRESCENT WRENCH. THAT'S HOW I WOULD DO IT. PROUD OF YOU. GOOD JOB.
Thanks! And yeah, I didn't have a socket big/deep enough and I wasn't about to stop and go buy one haha. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thank you very much for the hands on video. I just bought all my parts upper,lower, tie rods, shocks, & wheel bearings.. Shop told me $1000 dollars which is insane. Because of your video I know & will be doing it myself. I thought it would be too hard but it's not bad at all.. #SALUTE
Yeah considering just the upper and lower control arms alone for my f150 just ran me around $300
You did good Grasshopper ,your step by step instructions made it easy to follow your every move , when I work on my 97 F150 RWD I WILL HAVE this video with me for guidance 👍👍
you made it look so easy thanks
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful for you!
Nice job Steven, it's always helpful to watch something like this before doing the job yourself. You the man!
Getting all my info together to do some front end suspension work (lift components). Just want to say Thanks for taking the time for this very informative tutorial. Great Job🤙
You're welcome, I'm glad it was helpful and I hope your job went well!
Awesome effing videos Steve! I'm gonna tackle mine here in a few weeks. Just wanted to learn as much before I do it by watching sa much videos as I can... So far yours is the best one.
Excellent Instructional video. I now have the confidence to do this to my 1995 F-150.
Guessing by now you have realized the in front end is nothing like the video shown lol
Awesome video, helped get all needed tools together.
One tip: when knocking the ball joint studs loose, take the castle nut off, flip nut around, then smack it. You get more force transfer on flat nut and stud surface and don't mess up the castle on nut. I know you sere replacing these, but good tip for future projects.
Thanks again
excellent full breakdown video
Very informative video. Thanks. Now to tackle my control arms. Lol.
Great Instructional Video! Will be doing this to my truck soon. Thanks for making and sharing this superb video! Two thumbs way up!!!
Thanks, didn’t know I would be doing this service until I got attached to my truck, hopefully it won’t be a struggle, especially since the parts are now over 20 years old
Man this was what I needed. Like you said, no other videos seem to clearly display the whole process. I changed the rotors and brakes on my 04 SVT Lightning yesterday and noticed my upper and lower ball joints need replacing as well as my lower control arm. What makes me nervous is the spring. You have the same layout as mine so its perfect. Ill definitely be saving this video for when I can get the parts.
Thanks so much like best video on RUclips right here.🥺
This is the only video that showed the whole process for the lower control arm for the 2WD models on all of RUclips. Thanks a million fam!
Glad it helped you! Hope everything worked out ok for you
I agree, the whole process 2wd...now I have a list of all the special tools I'll have to borrow from my local parts store.
Really helpful made everything look simple and easy and probably saved me a lot of money. Thanks
Glad I could help you! Good luck with the project.
Super informative could not do it without your video thanks
Nigel Salazar you're welcome!
I have watched videos for 12 years working on all types of vehicles ive have and you might have the best Im subscribing. just bought a 97 ford f-150 for 500 and replacing the whole front end. parts will be here in 3 days so i can delete all over vids i saved Thanks
Thank you, I appreciate your kind words. Wishing you luck with your project!
Awesome video! Just purchased a 2001 Supercrew and will be doing this before putting it on the road.
Thanks JACK - a clear explanation and how-to on a safe spring removal after removing shock absorber.
Right down to that Single Action coil spring compressor.
Doing my 1999 Mazda/Ford Ranger truck and this was a great help.
Great video!! Very helpful. Thank you
This was a great video thanks
Great video! We have an 01 f150 that's gonna be junked soon due to an accident that had the upper upper control arms replaces a few months ago. So I'm switching them over to our other 98 f150 that needs them replaced. Thanks to your video it shouldn't be too difficult for my friend and to do. Looking forward to more videos!
Good video 👍
Thanks for great video you saved me a lot money, God bless you Steve
You're very welcome. Glad I could help you!
nice job steven that give a clue on what to do next on my f 150 2002 thank;s
Jose Navas You're welcome! If you need any help, just ask
thank you steven i will ask you if i need eny help . have a bless night
Excellent video Steve, very clear on the process. Starting the same project on my '97 F-150 this weekend. Subscribed, thanks! 👍
I own a 2000 GMC C 3500 and your truck is a mini version of my truck and I can not find much info on any site that you covered so well in your vid, well made and very instructional , the spring thing gets me worried though just so long I get a heavy duty tool plus I think I will use 4 very large Zip ties, I decided to purchase both upper and lower control arms new with all bushings and ball joints too! Awesome vid my friend!
This is going to be my first time changing out lower control arm I learned a lot thanks
You need to do more videos if this is your first one because you explained in detail, great job man!....
Great job Steve, this video helped me alot , and now I'm following you again thanks
Just wanted to say, thank you. Thank you for this great instructional video.
Hey man, this video is great, thank you for showing me how to replace the lower control arm, you use very simple tools
Great Video, I'm doing same thing on my 2002 Crew cab plus adding Rancho 2" leveling springs...Thanks very much....
Great video, getting it done with very few tools, props to you man. Thanks for the help.
great video very helpful after watching your video it made a job that I was dreading to do to one that wasn't all that bad plus saved a ton of money thank you keep em coming
You're welcome, glad the info was helpful to you!
@@white_ostrich Good job you made it look easy,
@ 30:56 You should leave the upper control arm bolts "snug", and torque them down while fully loaded. Gave a thumbs up, but you don't have to compress the spring on these fords. Currently working on my F150. Spring basically fell out when I pushed down on the lower control arm... Thank God lol, cause they can destroy you, no matter "how" safe you think you are. Yes, I have coil compression tools, but did not need em. Hope this helps save someone any unnecessary danger. :-)
Too Many Narcissists Here so can you just place a jack under the control arm and lower it down slowly and it decompresses right?
@@felixramos5808 yes you can
I did not use a spring compressor on my 2003 F150 about 5 years ago when replacing front lower control arm, upper arm tie rods.
I have a 1990 Mustang now, removed front control arm,spindle, springs, but am having a hard time replacing springs.The rental spring compressor, external type, is too long.The internal type one is too big to be removed from the hole below springs after installing spring.
I found your video very helpful, an answer to a prayer really, thanks for sharing!
thank you well done on video this will help so much .
l went for an alignment unfortunatly they told me that the upper and lower joint are damaged by both sides and l almost had a heart attack when I heard the cost of that, so l'll be doing this job my self thanks for sharing this video.
No problem. If you have any questions once you start the project, let me know!
Jose Lopez - Im guessing a $1500 estimated cost. Rebuild everything for under $200.
@@1keykneedeep What all did you replace. I am doing suspension work on a 1999 Ford Expy. I see this is 3 years old..
Good job and video. If anyone wishes to do any work like that, they will find that the first step to do is to spray any bolts and nuts they might have to loosen with some WD-40 as soon as you get the wheel off. It will make unscrewing all those bolts much easier and faster, especially if they are rusty. Just never put it on the lug nuts holding the wheels on the vehicle.
Really curious why you used a spring compressor. By using the jack you are effectively compressing the spring, then undoing the two bottom bolts on the shock you release it from the spring. Letting the lower control arm down slowly you let the spring fall out. No risk of injury and you can do it in reverse. This would only apply since you are taking out both the lower and upper with all other parts removed.
Just did this on my 97 F150. Great video though. Needed reference for a few nuts and washers placements since I took the truck apart over a month ago and it's sat while waiting for parts and break in work.
Saw this too late lol, already commented about the coil tool as well. Good call. :-)
Thanks for sharing this with me. I've got a 2003 F-150 she needs shocks as well, as the upper and lower control arm assembly. It's going to be a month before I can afford to get all of the parts. I'm on SSDI and SSI.
Well done! I have a 2000 expedition and I received an estimate of almost $1,800 for this same job.....not sure how a professional shop could charge 2 days labor for this. I just turned over 212,000 miles in my truck and I fully intend to keep it. I just need some jack stands and a floor jack. Keep up the good work.
Sounds like an expensive estimate. Glad I could help you! If you have any questions when you get into the project, let me know and I can try to answer your questions. Good luck with the work!
I have 3 sets of jack stands and more jacks. Just became a member lately at Harbor fright and
picked up a four ton bottle jack for
very little. I love to by my woodworking tools there.
thnx man. this will be my weekend. buying all parts today.
Great video, very good explanation.. thank you..!!
Ezekiel Perez you’re welcome! Best of luck to you!
Great show Steve, one thing my son told me was, before you Tear apart your own vehicle you can go to a U pull it junkyard, pay three bucks to get in, take your tools in there find a vehicle like yours and take it apart just leave everything lay on the ground and walk away, cost you three or four bucks now you know how to do it.
Great video! I'm about to do this exact procedure and needed some guidance. The instructions were concise and the video was to the point. Thanks for making it.
Thanks a lot Steven that was very appreciative to see that job being done and greatly helpful.
Man .. Thanks I have to do my 2001 f150.. The whole front end..
You must live in the Desert. Basically zero rust on anything. Try that with a Pennsylvania or Maryland vehicle.
OMFG, so true... I been down that road before, and will NEVER title a rusty car, not even for FREE.
yes. thanks so much. could not find one with upper and lower so appropriate it. nice job!
VERY SOON I AM GOING TO DO THE SAME JOB ON MY BIG G30 VAN ..THANKS FOR THE TIPS
dang. everytime I work on my 97 f150 I get showered in rust and nothing comes apart easy! Chicago winters make everything a big rusted pain in the butt!!
for the lower control arm I put the tire back on and bring it to the ground then tighten up the bolts with the full truck weight on
Nice video. going to do my '97 with 305,000 miles on it soon. thanks!!
I have 240k on my1999 Ford Expy..it's in good shape but..everybody says to trade it..don't want to...my wife wants to
get a newer one for added dependability and our air conditioner is broke..it requires
dash removal..not a pretty good sight..I used to be a electronic tech and I know what a mess that dashboard can be.
Great video, really what I was needing, thanks.
Thanks for this video very helpful!
Wow I can’t believe you got it all. Apart, most videos the guy would have used half a can of WD 40 by now
i love this video. you took your time showed and explained each step by step I have no doubt now that I can do my own. With the money I will save on labor I can buy the proper tools needed to do the job thank you. only thing Im not sure about is do I still need to go get it aligned proffesionally.
Yes, you should get it aligned after installing all of the parts. I'm glad the video was helpful to you!
Well done for your 1st video
Great job! This helped me out a lot
Sorry ! to drop in on you again!, I would have like to see how you installed the ring compressor,because this can be a dangerous encounter for a beginner,Thanks!
Clarence Thatcher it's not that bad. if you use the 2 spring compressors on the outside of the spring, then just put them on the spring and tighten each one down a little bit at a time until it's compressed enough. if you use a single compressor then just put the base of it into the lower portion of the spring and tighten it down until it's compressed enough. once you rent the tool it will probably make more sense
How much do spring compressors cost? Can you rent this at a parts store such as Auto Zone?
Oops just saw you said you could rent one
Interesting that there are cam washer's on upper control arms,I didn't know this probably because other videos failed to mention. Thanks
Good video! Keep them coming!!
Great first video man. I liked it
That V8 flying by at 27:30 👌
People think my street is a drag strip apparently
Great video.
Getting ready to do this
on my 1999.
Wishing you the best of luck on your project!
Awesome work
thank u man i the only one they had was difrent then the one ur using
If you are talking about the single coil spring compressor(The one I used in the video) vs the 2 coil spring compressors, then both should work for it. I have used both on my truck before.
It’s possible to safely remove the spring without compressors (which I do not use and don’t trust). You have to raise the truck higher, then support the lower arm with a jack of its own to simulate ride height. Then take off the shock and disconnect everything from the lower arm (which you’re replacing anyway). Then slowly lower the jack that’s holding up the lower arm, and the spring will release tension all the way down to zero.
The reverse procedure is how they’re installed at the factory. Not with spring compressors, which are only needed if you’re leaving the lower arm connected (which would prevent it from dropping all the way down).
how many hours did it take you to complete one side?
Thanks for this very informative video. You saved me a lot of time!
Hard to find a 2wd vid big help thanks
Upper and lower bushing bolts level and I don’t let off the jack until the knuckle is bolted on
Thank you Lord for m leading me to this video and you sir are a life saver! Thank you for your wonderful help! May God bless you and your children with many years to your lives.
Thanks . Very helpful . Replacing parts on my 99 expedition 2wd .
Glad it was helpful to you! I hope your project went well
Good job 👍 Well done 👌
Good job, lad!
“ oh man that just smashed my finger” this is what it’s really like to work on your own vehicle I’m there with you buddy
thanks man! great video!
Good job
Good job bro. 👍👍👍👌👌
Muchas gracias.
Saludos desde Tijuana Mexico
Mine is a 2000 super crew. Im trying to understand how yours looks so different.
Thank you so much, very good instructor.
You're very welcome. Glad it helped you
kick ass video how long would you say it took to do this job
The one thing I found with pickle forks is they don't work for me the intended way 99% of the time. I have to jam it in like you did, then hit the side of whatever I was removing the joint from.
You don't need to use one at all just hit the spindle on the side where the ball joint goes through. Might have to hit it twice. But it will release
Pipe is the best breaker bar ever!
great job you inspired me to do my 2000 f150 2wd upper and lower.. did you use all moog and why???
Yes, I bought all Moog parts off of RockAuto. They have all different brands of ball joints/suspension parts to choose from though. I don't remember my exact reasoning of my decision to go with Moog parts. I believe they had a lifetime warranty, but I have no clue if I will actually be able to collect on that warranty if the time comes. Good luck with your work and let me know if you have any questions!