2014 GMC Sierra - Chevy Silverado 1500 control arms and ball joints replacement

[@whales302]

What would we do without KZbin and guys like you who put out quality videos like this. I have a lot more to do, including front diff replacement and the tranny and engine cooler lines as well as the upper and lower control arms. Thanks for the great instructions!

[@BUTTEWORKS]

Thank you whales302, I really appreciate your comment.

[@TX-oo2rn]

Wow, I have a 2014 Silverado and have yet to see a video as detailed and nicely edited as yours. I am about to do this same task. So glad I found your site. Just subscribed.

[@BUTTEWORKS]

Thank you very much. I'm glad the videos are useful to you. Take it easy and you'll get it done, this job is just time consuming but not complicated.

[@romanharrell3562]

Excellent video! You did a great job showing each step and it was very easy to follow. I bought the exact same control arms and will be doing the same job this weekend. Thanks for posting!

[@BUTTEWORKS]

Hi Roman Harrell, I'm gad it helped and thank you for your feedback.

[@nielsjensen1997]

Another great guided video instruction, help or no help.

[@cray8705]

I was reading that the lower control arm frame bolts should be tightened with the the wheel height at a level similar to where it would be during driving or the wheel on the ground. Do you think that is necessary?

[@BUTTEWORKS]

Yes, you can leave the bolt loose, drop the truck with the wheel on and tighten it. That actually makes sense so the rubber bushing is not under tension in the resting position. Although I don’t know of the bushing will move in its housing which in that case does not matter.

[@williambroyhill7638]

Good demonstration. Thanks for posting.

[@Tony_tonez]

What’s the torque on the bolts of the cv axel, not the nut but the other bolts on the other side

[@BUTTEWORKS]

58 lbt ft cross pattern

[@Docfrazier81]

I have these same control arms on my 07 Tahoe, they're beefy!

[@k20fa5]

Great video, very detailed. I think that even something I could do in the garage! Thanks!

[@BUTTEWORKS]

Go for it, with the right tools it is much simpler than what it seems. It was my first time and I was a bit intimidated but not a big deal. Thanks for the feedback.

[@Jbmc65]

@@BUTTEWORKS I am 58, I always got mechanics to do the work but once I started watching KZbin videos I have learned so much. I did my brakes all around, rotors and pads, took my time, did it right and even taught my son to do his brakes on his car. One thing I noticed is brakes in Northern states should be taken apart yearly, grease hardware etc and parts last much longer. My back brakes on my 2019 sierra where wire because the pads seized to hardware and wore rotors. If I had taken apart yearly that would never have been changed. Hardware kits are cheap to replace if corroded.

[@BUTTEWORKS]

@@Jbmc65 I was the same, seen other doing it gave me the confidence to try myself. KZbin is great for DIY, people can do so many more things now than before thanks to other sharing their experiences. Thank you for your comment.

[@drdoutdoors1603]

Great video.. what kind of torque wrench are you using?

[@BUTTEWORKS]

Thank you. I use a Gedore 20-100Nm. Above that I use a cheap LEXIVON that actually works very well. I added links to the video if you want to check them. The Gedore is top of the line and very expensive, it was a gift from friend.

[@drdoutdoors1603]

@BUTTEWORKS I'll check it out. thank you!

[@bighitstepside]

You should always torque the nut side of the bolt, not from the bolt head. That way the resistance of the bolt turning in its hole is not a factor in the torque spec.

[@BUTTEWORKS]

Agree. Lower control arm I could have done it that way, there were a few other where the torque wrench would not fit, but yes, you are right. Good point.

[@majordog85]

Beautiful my friend! You got yourself a new subscriber 🎉

[@BUTTEWORKS]

Thank you, I'm glad you found the video useful.

[@NORCALPYRO_]

Whats the update on these ive been looking at these for my tahoe

[@BUTTEWORKS]

They work great, not a single issue since I got them. Highly recommended.

[@friedpurp4253]

Can I loosen up the cv axel with the tire on?

[@BUTTEWORKS]

Yes, I don’t see why not.

[@brentperkins6521]

Great, complete video! I'm thinking about attempting it. I was told at the shop that I need lower ball joints, and they quoted me $830. I have a 2.5" RC level kit, so I'm thinking about getting the RC upper control arms with included ball joints, and just replacing the lower ball joints and not the arms, since the lower arms are pretty expensive. Also, what are the torque specs for reinstalling the CV axle? Should the cam bolts be torqued all the way prior to having it aligned, or will they torque it if I go straight to the shop for the alignment? Thanks again!

[@BUTTEWORKS]

Brent, the torque of the one nut in the wheel hub is 180ftlb and in the other end, where the CV axle connect to the transmission (six bolts) 58ftlb. And yes, tight the cams to specs for safety, you don't want these loose even if the wheel is misaligned. The alignment shop will undo it and get it aligned and retorqued. Good luck with your repairs and thank you for your feedback.

[@brentperkins6521]

@@BUTTEWORKS Awesome. Thanks!

[@keoladedely9132]

Great video. How do you like these mevotech ball joints? Do you recommend?

[@BUTTEWORKS]

So far they are holding up great, strongly recommended.

[@fresh9156]

To replace the ball joints , you have have to replace the whole control arm?

[@BUTTEWORKS]

No, you can buy only the ball joints as well. Removing the old ones is a pain (in my opinion) plus the rubber bushing will be worn out too. But if you want to replace only the ball joints you actually can. I believe each one is around $50 if you buy the Mevotech TTX.

[@mario420m]

Hello, found your video doing research on these control arms. How have these held up? Still satisfied? I have the 2015 model year truck like yours with just a leveling kit and 33" tires on the stock rim. I'm considering these control arms and was hoping to get your opinion. Thanks.

[@BUTTEWORKS]

They are working great, not a problem. I also have a leveling kit, Bilstein suspension and 33 inches tires. Super happy with these control arms.

[@junior281991]

Why was the CV shaft removed if not being replaced? Is it necessary to remove? Can’t just pop the hub off of it to replace the lower control arm? Sorry not trying to be rude, just dont want to do extra work if not necessary

[@BUTTEWORKS]

Probably you could do it without removing it. I couldn’t find a way to do the job with it on. I don’t recall why, it was in the way at some point so just took it out, not a big deal. Thank you for checking the video.

[@junior281991]

@@BUTTEWORKS awesome, thank you for the info. Great video!

[@Mistah_J_786]

Which notch did you use on your bilstein front struts with the 2 inch level kit?

[@BUTTEWORKS]

I used the one at the very top for max lift.

[@Mistah_J_786]

@@BUTTEWORKS so along with the 2 inch leveling kit and at the top notch that gave you just about a 3 inch increase in lift?

[@Mistah_J_786]

@@BUTTEWORKS and how is the ride quality after the install of the control arms?

[@majidsubhi9948]

Great video from where I can order these control arms... Also what the model of that belisten strut pleas

[@BUTTEWORKS]

Thank you Majib. I got the control arms in the website RockAuto. The Bilstein shocks are the 5100

[@damienfauolo6613]

How’s that brand of control arms holding up ?

[@BUTTEWORKS]

So far great, not a single issue.

[@damienfauolo6613]

@@BUTTEWORKS okay thanks 🤙🏾

[@lonestarangler8407]

Almost 1 year later, what's your review of the Lower Control Arms? any issues with the bushings or the ball joints? did the squeaking come back?

[@BUTTEWORKS]

They are running strong. They have done a couple off-road trips in Utah, lot of highway miles and they are smooth as the first day.

[@lonestarangler8407]

@@BUTTEWORKS no issues with the fitment? Did you order them from Amazon or somewhere else?

[@BUTTEWORKS]

@@lonestarangler8407 Perfect fit. They are available in amazon although I got them at rockauto

[@lonestarangler8407]

@@BUTTEWORKS thanks boss! Need to order them soon. Tired of this squeaking!! Lol!!

[@jeffhicks4764]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@elrulas4323]

This is same work for 2014 Chevy 1500?

[@BUTTEWORKS]

Exactly the same

[@elrulas4323]

Tank you sir I have to do it they charge a lot of dineros

[@BUTTEWORKS]

@@elrulas4323Do it yourself and invest the dineros in a cold air intake and a nice exhaust.

[@hunterhill1013]

Do these new control arms correct the angle since your truck is leveled? Thanks

[@BUTTEWORKS]

No, these control arms will keep the same geometry than the stock ones. Which it is ok for a 2 inches leveling kit. More than that I believe you will need at least different upper control arms.

[@hunterhill1013]

@@BUTTEWORKS Good to know These look more heavy duty than the offerings for the leveled control arms, I would rather have these bad boys

[@BUTTEWORKS]

@@hunterhill1013 And they have greasing nipples in both ball joints which to me is a plus.

[@jmcmullenconst]

Thanks for the great video, very helpful and precise Editing was spot on. How is the new set up. No more clunking?

[@BUTTEWORKS]

Hi Jason, thank you for your comment. After that, no more clunking or squeaking. I got the wheels aligned and it drives like new.

[@jammy46235]

I was always told to torque bushings at load if not it will make your bushings wear so much faster do to unnecessary stress on them but good video

[@BUTTEWORKS]

I’t makes sense what you say. I don’t know if they do it under load on the assembly line since the truck is in a conveyor. In any case after this job I brought the truck to the alignment shop where they get them loose to do the alignment job so I hope they tighten them down the right way, with load, if that is the case. I’m glad you found the video useful.

[@Jbmc65]

@@BUTTEWORKSexactly, Anytime you change outs suspension parts it’s good practise to get an alignment, cheap investment for expensive tires.

[@RG-ij7ge]

You absolutely should do it loaded and at ride height. Alignment shop is not going to mess with lower arm, no adjustments. If you put it back close they wont touch the top ones either, they mess with the tie rods. Just experienced this and had to redo the work I did by loosening everything and retorqueing with tires back on and off the jack. It started to creek and pop after about a week. Reworking it fixed the noises and clunks instantly.

[@teachmetruth3539]

How long did this take you to finish? Was it longer making a video of it?

[@BUTTEWORKS]

Shooting while doing the job took longer on the driver side but I did the passenger side in one go. I would say 5 solid hours per side. I never did that job before so if you are more experienced mechanic you could do it faster.

[@teachmetruth3539]

@@BUTTEWORKS thanks for making the video.

[@BUTTEWORKS]

@@teachmetruth3539 You are welcome, I'm glad you find it useful.

[@sidwalker6902]

Good job, jokes, and some delta blues without all kind of incoherent jabbering

[@BUTTEWORKS]

Thank you Sid Walker for the feedback, I'm glad you found it useful.

[@adolph289]

awesome job

[@stevsadventures8535]

great video, the job itself is not difficult, but looks very time consuming. i'm guessing you spent all day doing both sides?

[@BUTTEWORKS]

Hi Stev's Adventures, the driver side took me 4h since I was filming and it was the first time I did the job, the passenger side was done in 3h, so yes, a good day of work with breaks. Thank you for your feedback.

[@beronib888]

Great video!

[@ricknichol260]

Yeah what if you don't have Aluminum upper and lower control arms

[@BUTTEWORKS]

As far as they are compatible with your model and year it should be ok. Check the the website of RockAuto.com they have the same component for light, medium and heavy duty made of different materials, steel, aluminum... So if you want to upgrade to a heavy duty aluminum version they will show if there is any option for your truck. Or if you want to stick to the steel ones you may have they will most likely have it too.

[@saintnificent5532]

Ha! "Good for another 120,000 miles." And Yeah, Control Arm Bolt are torqued with the tires on the ground.....

[@BUTTEWORKS]

There you go, suspension should be about to go too. I installed the Bilstein 5100 and I'm loving it. Thank you for your comment.

[@travissapp2235]

He reminds me of Adam Sandler

[@BUTTEWORKS]

Hahahaha I had to look at who Adam Sandler is and well, yes you are right. I had good laugh with your comment.

[@dreo4699]

you make it look too easy Im going to replace mine today

[@BUTTEWORKS]

Good luck, just take your time. And remember, sometimes, bolts gives you a hard time to get out, video editing remove lot of that hassle hahaha. So a bit of struggle is normal.

[@lt7518]

Thanks vato

[@wildcub_wc8759]

👌

[@Jbmc65]

Lmao on the lower joint coulda got another 120k miles. I think that one was wore out when Trump was president.

[@FrankieLTX]

Great video 👍

[@BUTTEWORKS]

Thanks for the visit