2009 Ford Escape Lower Control Arm Replacement

There are many ways to replace a lower control arm. This is mine. Some days I wished I lived in an area free from salt. Check out the rust on this frame.

[@mikeaudette1699]

Great job ! Good to see someone else struggle , not always as easy as people make it look . Thanks for sharing

[@marcelaudette8290]

could you use a chisel on thumper to spread the joint.

[@kurtT342]

Absolutely! I tried that during the fast motion video instead of using a hammer. I found that if i had removed both bushing bolts and separated the control arm from the car, then removing the ball joint from the pinch bolt would have been easier. Thats why i shoot these videos, so i make the mistakes and you don't