2007-2013 Chevy Tahoe Silverado Ball Joint Replacement (Upper and Lower)

This 2007 Chevy Tahoe is getting new upper and lower ball joints and tie rods.
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▪️ Upper control arm left: amzn.to/3OKKMyh
▪️ Upper control arm right: amzn.to/4bGOx1A
▪️ Tie rods (optional): amzn.to/48l69ge
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🛒TOOLS NEEDED:
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[@alfredoviera8272]

😅 You save me a lot of time watching your video. Thank you.

[@richardharrold4357]

You made it look easy but this project is best left to the pros like you. Got a quote this morning for my 012 1500 4x4 $759 for both sides. 400 potatoes for labor. Now i know why. Appreciate the video. Take care.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@richardharrold4357 Thanks for your comment! I think that's another benefit of KZbin, you can assess the project and see if it's something you can tackle 👍.

[@fartboobs]

Daaang that's cheap! My local place is $147/hr for labor. They want TWO THOUSAND for both sides. $830 just in parts. I'm thinking of doing it myself after watching this video.

[@johnnyfeikert4369]

Excellent video. Way helpful. Thank you for posting for all of us!

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@johnnyfeikert4369 You're welcome! Glad this was helpful 🙂

[@kenweerts3869]

The best video on this subject. Great detail on little things ,size of nuts, and torque pounds. Thank you!

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@kenweerts3869 You're welcome! Glad this video was helpful 🙂

[@evilbunnies4205]

@ValleyMobileAutomotive Question, I'm working on a 2016 Tahoe with stamped steel arms. The lower ball joint I'm trying to put in hits up against a lip inside the control arm. Any thoughts?

[@jakeparry6172]

Great opportunity to just replace everything. Cv axle, hubs, struts, inner tie Rod ends, abs sensors, etc. This was the cheap option. But we all know the rest of those components don’t have much life left in them if they are over 10yrs old & the vehicle is over 100k miles. Just replace it all while you are at it & enjoy that new car ride again 😎👍

[@BWalker-yg9en]

Mine still has all the stock stuff at 240,000 miles. Even the ball joints. Kinda funny I have people tell me how bad Chevy front ends are. Mine needs uppers now. But not bad longevity.

[@andyleck6530]

I have a 99 silverado 2500 just now doing ball joints, hub assemblies, struts, tie rod ends. Also first brake job done to this truck, rotors and calipers. I think parts made back then we're made a tad different.

[@propertymanagement4468]

Awesome video bud, great info and details. I can surely try it now

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

You got this 👍. If you have any questions feel free to add them to the comments and I'll try to respond as soon as possible.

[@omantoodle2437]

Fantastic video…very educational

[@goldcoinsequalvalue]

This was a fantastic video! It is very well done and helped me save both a lot of time and a lot of money! Thank you!

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@goldcoinsequalvalue Awesome! Glad this video was helpful 🙂

[@goldcoinsequalvalue]

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive Yes - SO helpful. Thank you!

[@Oldstar234]

Great video! To the point and very helpful, good job!

[@JRobert111111]

Great tutorial! I've changed everything on the front end of my 06 Tahoe except the lower ball joints and idler/pitman arms. Two shops said everything else was fine. Went to a different shop as highway stability wasn't great (needs more caster than current), but this current shop (much closer to home) showed me the idler arm looks terrible as does the pitman. Luckily I've only put about 700 miles on my new tires. So until I get some sun and a little warmth the car just sits (few weeks now) until I can do the idler/pitman arms. Too many issues as per reviews with Moog pitman arms, so I bought GM Genuine parts for this job. Wish you were closer as I'd trust you to do it, but alas, I'm on my own for this. Never seen you work out in the dirt before. Is this your personal vehicle? Thanks again for a great video!

[@crediblejay]

I was quoted right 2,200 for the job. Nahhhhhhh. Appreciate the video, I’m now headed to get her realigned after all that work I done

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@crediblejay Sweet! Glad this video was helpful 👍

[@dablack12]

an there a reason they quote that high , most of the time those upper control arm bolts are seized in the control arm an arm has to be cut out, it took me 5hr a side to get mine out with a Sawzall an angle grinder

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@dablack12 I can see that being an issue. These came out relatively easy but any more corrosion and it would have been a real struggle.

[@justinamartinez1074]

Nice video editing.. to the point. Thanks

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@justinamartinez1074 Glad this video was helpful 🙂

[@jeffreifers6068]

Killer video! Thanks for the help.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@jeffreifers6068 Glad this video was helpful 👍

[@FrugalPandaTravels]

I ordered a ball joint through your amazon link. Thanks

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@FrugalPandaTravels Thanks! Glad this video was helpful 🙂

[@NetworkDesign3598]

Absolutely excellent video...

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

Thanks! Glad this was helpful 👍

[@dmv3607]

Well done video thanks for sharing!

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@dmv3607 You're welcome! Glad this video was helpful 🙂

[@omantoodle2437]

How do you know if the control arm,is steel or aluminum

[@paulschwartz6916]

Not to be rude, but if you don’t know the difference between steel and aluminum, you probably shouldn’t try working on your vehicle! But aluminum is usually kinda a silver color, and it doesn’t rust. And it’s usually not painted. Also, a magnet won’t stick to aluminum.

[@omantoodle2437]

@@paulschwartz6916 sorry to ask the question master mechanic

[@omantoodle2437]

@@paulschwartz6916 and if someone had painted the aluminum….never mind

[@BWalker-yg9en]

​@@omantoodle2437I don't know why people feel the need to be condescending. Feel your ball joint if it's domed it's aluminum. If it's flat it's steel. Mine were aluminum but someone painted them like you mentioned. Look at pics of the ball joints online you'll see the difference.

[@omantoodle2437]

@@BWalker-yg9en exactly. Thank,you for the considerate reply…..

[@colinlewis4637]

Great video but I do have one thing to note. If it's not 4×4 SOMETIMES you can leave the hub and rotor on while doing the ball joints. Otherwise good video with clear instructions.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@colinlewis4637 Thanks for the tip 👍

[@tjborboa722]

So does it just depend on the UCA on whether or not you can press out the ball joint and replace just the ball joint? I am shopping for UCA’s and some say they come with replacement ball joints…?

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@tjborboa722 As far as I know the ball joint on the factory upper control arms aren't replaceable by themselves. At least I haven't come across one yet. Maybe some aftermarket control arms allow for independent ball joint replacement.

[@pugowner1347]

I know you work around the front drive axle, but isn't there at least ONE video of this procedure where they aren't working on a 4X4? Just curious.

[@damienfauolo6613]

2014 Silverado pretty much same steps as well

[@michaeldendy]

Is an 09 Suburban pretty much the same process and torque specs?

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@michaeldendy It should be the same for 2007-2013 👍

[@michaeldendy]

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive thank you. I loved your video. It’s extremely informative and you do a great job explaining. “WORK THOSE MUSCLES!”

[@TracyJames-z1g]

Thank u sir,

[@andrewsmall1193]

What do you think a mechanic would charge to do this?

[@MacAutoDiag]

Didn't show what to mark on the upper control arm

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

Hopefully this is what you're looking for 6:13 when you see it on yours it will make sense 👍

[@BWalker-yg9en]

Mark where the alignment cams are positioned so you can put them back where they were.

[@SergioDionicio-mh6ej]

How come he got cv axels and my truck does not have it that weird

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@SergioDionicio-mh6ej Is yours 4x4 or only two wheel drive?

[@SergioDionicio-mh6ej]

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive 2wd

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@SergioDionicio-mh6ej The front CV axles are for 4 wheel drive. If yours is two wheel drive then you won't have them 👍

[@SergioDionicio-mh6ej]

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive ohh okay

[@MarcosGonzalez-yx3xz]

How about put 4wd to the video title. 2wd not all the same steps

[@JameGoFast]

get a 4wd

[@MarcosGonzalez-yx3xz]

@JameGoFast already have

[@JameGoFast]

@@MarcosGonzalez-yx3xz nice

[@KenMFNCason]

He’s literally making a video to help you/someone, and your bitch n about it because you had to watch 0:03 seconds to find out it’s a 4x4. I can only assume what generation your from.

[@Solarlifeoffgrid]

You didn't show how to do the upper?? Lol

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

The upper is replaced with the control arm 👍