Silverado/Sierra Upper Control Arm Replacement (2014-2018)

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In this video i show the steps and procedures nessisary to remove and replace the upper control arm and ball joint assembly on a Chevrolet Silverado, years 2014-2018. If you own a GMC Sierra, yukon, or a Chevrolet Suburban, or Tahoe. These steps will work all the same. Below are a list of parts i used i this video.I hope this video helps you out. if it has please like and subscribe. Thanks for watching!!!!!
----PARTS USED IN THIS VIDEO--------
right side control arm
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left side control arm
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[@jasonjohnson3516]

best install video I have watched to date without someone explaining how the dog ran away and the truck sat on Jack's for two weeks cause his money wasn't in to buy the parts! great job brother

[@bobbieichord119]

Y'en

[@Beaux2891]

One of the best and most straight forward reviews I’ve seen on how to vid. Thanks

[@Mondo_0ne]

Thanks for the "to the point" video and not going on a 15 minute rant about how your dog is plotting against you...

[@sargepeanut]

Agreed

[@apolloaero]

I take it you've never had your dog plot against you

[@SamHall03]

Hypocrite

[@jdogg5763]

It’s big pharma that’s after him

[@ls4.8frank]

Be sure you buy the required control arm for your truck. You will have either aluminum or steel. If you are not sure which one you have then grab a magnet and if it sticks to the control arm it is metal, if it does not stick to the control arm it is aluminum. Pay close attention and make marks with a marker on the bolt cam location so it goes back in the exact same place and position then beside to get an alignment after the repair.

[@ethanbrewer8180]

I was watching the beginning of the video, and said I’m gonna subscribe almost instantly. This guy makes quality videos

[@waltersweet4595]

That is the best HF flex head ratchet. I have had that same one for about 15 years and have hammered, jacked up on and it has not given up.

[@randygohr1567]

Thank you for an excellent video on upper control arm replacement giving me the confidence to tackle the job myself and save me alot of labor costs!!!

[@jw7570]

Excellent Video. Clear, concise and consistent -- The three C's of effective communication!!!!

[@thatoneguy7416]

Doing this job right now and this video helped alot! I had to use a large C clamp and put pressure on the upper ball joint and hit the spindle to get mine out so in case you guys dont have a pickle fork but you have a C clamp you can try that trick

[@benk5255]

Great job on the video! Much better than any of the other one’s I had seen👍🏻

[@TralfazConstruction]

Thank you for the cable-routing detail there at 1:47 because I'd forgotten the proper locations.

[@NSWvet83]

Best video with explanations of what and why you do things. Thank you

[@mr.workhardplayhard6550]

Awesome info and video! I am about to replace both UCA's and all four shocks with new Bilstein 6112's in the front and 5100's in the rear on my 2015 GMC Sierra All Terrain. I have watched all of your videos and feel pretty confident about doing it myself. I put the leveling kit on myself when my truck was brand new so hopefully this won't be too bad.

[@AaronHinesAuto]

thanks for the support! its not to difficult! thanks again

[@jatelierer]

I have a 2015 All Terrain as well, don't they have a factory installed front leveling kit already? I'm basically in your shoes and am looking to do exactly what you are doing, did with the new Bilsteins. Are you happy with it, was it as easy as everything is on these vids? BTW I ordered the 5100's separately and was wondering if you bought all as a package or purchased individually. TIA

[@mr.workhardplayhard6550]

@@jatelierer I have traded my 2015 for a 2020 AT4 however I loved the 5100 bilstein shocks. The 2015 All Terrain do not come with a factory leveling kit so I removed the one I installed when I first purchased the truck and installed the 5100 to level it back out without the blocks for a much smoother ride. The 2020 AT4 does come with a factory 2inch lift but its not perfectly leveled. Ill be doing a 4inch BDS suspension lift on top of the factory 2inch for a total of 6 this fall

[@jatelierer]

Mr. Work Hard Play Hard I believe you about the leveling but mine came leveled but perhaps that was an option the purchaser did when he bought it...obviously I bought mine used, the guy who originally ordered it also blacked it out and had a dealer installed at purchase Borla catback exhaust system with black chrome tips added...I love the new AT4's, they are already pretty sweet and high (in my opinion) but I'm torn now cuz I grew up a Ford guy and I love the new Broncos...got my rear 5100's yesterday need to order the fronts now...how much do you love that AT4, Beats the shit out of the dumb ass Denali package doesn't it

[@mr.workhardplayhard6550]

@@jatelierer I absolutely love the AT4. I've only had about a month and only have 1600 miles on it. I opted for the 6.2L and the power is no joke...love the bigger back seat area, rear vents and heated back seats for the kids. All the cameras cover ever angle of the truck including that birds eye view from straight above. I loved my 2015 but I'm super happy with the AT4 so far.

[@timothygood5317]

Good vid! One thing that would have been nice is add torque specs. Then it would be complete.

[@edreyna5962]

Damn can't believe I missed this video when I needed to change mine out all the other videos I seen scared me bro lol can't believe it's really this easy!!!

[@DSB1338]

Well done video my friend! Will help me tomorrow when I tackle this chore. Thanks Aaron!!

[@andme9408]

Whats the torque spec for the control arm bolts

[@ossa4772]

Thanks, man it help me alot doing my 19 silverado, it is the same

[@michaelconnor5265]

You never showed us the final torque or the nuts

[@cambam52]

I wish the bolts came out that easy 😂😂

[@armandogallardo7689]

Great video!! i am having a hard time installing the bolt w washer. It is hitting the spring and going in at an angle which isn’t allowing it to go into hole.

[@josta64]

I took a seperate jack and put it under my lower control arm to compress/move the spring enough to remove the bolt. The driver side came out fine but I had this issue with the passenger side.

[@cjnola5047]

@@josta64 this the answer I was looking for. Wondering if I used a second jack could I compress the spring enough. To slide the bots out.

[@tylerpatterson1267]

I’ve already done this dozens of times on these style trucks, not sure how I ended up here. But I wish with the road salt we have that our cam bolts came off that easy. They’re pretty much guaranteed to break. And then you gotta try to get an air hammer in there to smash them out.

[@repairking1990]

Damn! Hope I’m not in that boat tomorrow

[@212poncho]

Doing this in the am awesome 👌 video my friend

[@808kapuna9]

That was awesome! Will check out more of your videos in the future for sure.

[@repairking1990]

Replacing both of mine tomorrow from factory to the Rough Country lifted arms (after 1 of my factory ones decided to break @ the ball joint. Not sure how it managed to drive 20miles while broken without the wheel folding in. 😂

[@pedramabadi2152]

I wish everyone do right job like him not 25 min video with 0 info .thank you Aron

[@NSWvet83]

For those of you with a 2014 - 2016. The parts are not the same. The UCA was stamped steel, which is why your UCA might look different. GM told HQ me directly, that they made a 16 and a half (2016.5) like they used to do and have so many times. At the '16.5 period they swapped the UCA to the one you see here (forged steel). Thank you for the video. How much did you torque your UCA bolts?

[@bryanmayes9234]

I have a 2014 Sierra 1500 and it has this exact UCA, I'm stating at it and the two bolts hit the coil ...🤦🏻‍♂️ engineers

[@1SageP1]

How the hell did you get those bushing bolts out so easy and quick?

[@CFlaken]

Can you confirm torque specs for control arm bolts - Ball Joint = 37 ft/lbs and the two Bushing bolts = 140 ft/lbs? Thank you! Great video. It really prepared me to do the job. :)

[@CanIgetAnAmen]

Excellent video thanks

[@anthonysejaan8409]

I have owed 5 Silverados, and they always needed upper control arms, lower ball joints, tie rod ends. And occasionally sway bar links. I have always had to cut the rear bolt on the upper control arm. I don’t understand how you just undid the the nut and the control arm came off.

[@waynemcgee1582]

i just did this on 16 and had to drop the strut on the passenger side to get that bolt out - this was on the forged arms (same ones in the video). We'll see how the drivers side goes next weekend lol

[@perryturner221]

Outstanding video! Clear, straightforward , no extra BS! Great Job THANKS!

[@cwsosby]

Great video and thanks for sharing. Can you press those upper ball joints out or do you need to replace the control arm as well?

[@osvaldoaltamirano1051]

On my 07 Silverado the coil spring is in the way to even slide the bolt out . I got it out by banging in it out. Now I don't have leverage to bang it back in because the bolt inserts crooked because of the spring

[@Night_Terror_]

Im having the same issue he cut the part out on how he got the other out

[@jshoutx]

Man that looks super easy but I’m a big time novice when it comes to mechanical work. Should I give it a shot?

[@Freefallpilot65]

Go ahead

[@billtruelove2277]

I was hoping to find the ball joint torque spec...

[@HoustonR6ryda]

nice work ,thanks

[@edgargonzalez723]

I had a issue with my hub on the passenger side and then my upper ball joint went out I just use it for work and back still has me guessing why they went out

[@leokennedy4894]

I have a 2017 GMC Sierra slt that makes a popping noise in the front left suspension area as I turn the wheel. Have you had any similar issues? I gotten two inspections and all parts are new.

[@djcombs5553]

I have a 14 Slt 4x4 in shop now due to popping and in even tire wear, $1,475.50 for upper and lower control arms with ball joints. Hope it fix’s my popping and tire wear prob

[@zinntv4931]

@@djcombs5553 you got robbed haha

[@jessesward9429]

Is there anything to note when final torquing the two bushing camber bolts and nuts? Put in same place as when removed?

[@cliffweaver2650]

hi does your truck have a lift kit? And did you need to put a jack under the lower a-arm to keep from using a spring compressor?

[@jessehansome8916]

Great job

[@carcanbus]

thanks for the video. I have bad story regarding upper control arms. I have replaced my 2015 tahoe upper control arms and after one week I found both ball joints damaged after I heard unusual sound in front. I was really shocked. I spent sometime for diagnosing the issue and I figured out I tight ball joint stud nut too much where the knuckle damage ball joint stipper. I bought new upper arms and replace them again but this time I tight until I feel ball joint stipper almost fit on pitch. I was afried of damaging ball joint again if I give more torqe. Now is what I did right? please advice...

[@alexdag8t358]

Did u torque down the cam adjustment bolts If so how much did u torque it down

[@tonyshook2624]

That's fine for one side what about the other side where the bolt hits the Spring.

[@willgreen3095]

Do you have a video on lower control arms for the 2015 sierra 2500?

[@MrHardrock1957]

Hi i was watching your videos and i wanted to know, can you change out the upper ball joints without buying new arms. I have a 2016 Denali. Thanks for your time.

[@greenlinerental3659]

You didn't explain the ball joint nut part , if it uses torx or wrench ?

[@stevelerch27]

I'm doing a 16 Canyon which is very similar. Should I grease the bushings? There is no grease nipple. I also heard that you are supposed to do upper control bolts torquing while the vehicle is on the ground? Thanks for the simple quick vid!

[@daltontallman8721]

I've heard of "pre loading" the upper control arm.. you guys know anything about that? So it's pretty much the opposite of what he said.. you gotta tighten the bolts a little high the attatch the ball joint... but idk... what do you guys think?

[@tht1guy88]

Was this on stock ride height or leveled?

[@lundysgarage]

where these control arms designed for the leveling kit?

[@Gghfvbyfvg]

How are the ball joints wearing so far? Did you have tire wear after installing the Blistein struts?

[@AaronHinesAuto]

No sir! Ball joints are still good and have no issues

[@Ricandawg5650]

What was the control arm before you replaced them stamped steel or cast aluminum?

[@tylerblank7565]

What control arms were on here at first? Stamped steel?

[@jesuszaragoza6554]

Where can I get the 13/16 open end socket? It kinda looks like a wrench bu this video says a socket . Please help

[@gbipit1]

Nice Video

[@richardflournoy4028]

Awesome

[@TheElPescador]

Dang it. I don't have a 10mm socket. 😢

[@REBELROY55]

Auto Zone does or Harbor Freight.

[@abasin08]

Hey Aaron, do you have specific torque spec for bolt underneath the ball joint? Thank you, -Rob

[@claddagh1000]

Have you done lowers?

[@caylin689]

Should always add torque specs

[@tony7540]

On 2019 you need to remove strut /shock to access inner bolt. Otherwise it will spin

[@darkphantom507]

How long did it take you?

[@aaronmoore3739]

Ain’t no damn way you got that left bolt in there that quick… That spring won’t allow it to be done that quick

[@mydistrust]

No shit. That’s my current struggle. I can get the front one but then I can’t get the back one. But if I take out the front one I can’t get the back one even started 😤 and I don’t have a strut compressor. Fml

[@davenkaren2572]

Use another Jack under the lower arm to move spring up….

[@bassmasterpine2615]

Did you have problems tightening the ball joint like the ball joint just spinning by itself and not tightening easily

[@josta64]

There is a 7/32 allen head in the bottom of the stud for you to stick an allen wrench in there if it spins.

[@waltersweet4595]

Or force ball joint down with pry bar

[@silverfox401]

What notch to you have the Bilstein shock set at ? And how is the ride ruff or the same as stock

[@AaronHinesAuto]

At first I tried the top (4th) notch and it was riding too ruff. I lowered the ring one down and it was good and close to stock

[@shaneharris3851]

The original upper control arm did not have a grease fitting, how do you grease it?

[@jakes197]

you don't ...just replace them when they go bad

[@jacobbowman5188]

Was the CV axle pulled for this job

[@02mp9696]

Nope. Don't need to, if your rough and yank down on the spindle, the axle joint will pop out of place, if careful you be fine. I've never taken any out or loosen the nut off when changing control arms.

[@masonmcfarlin4640]

Fwi it's half the price to just do the joint and bushings only time the whole unit needs replaced is if it's bent

[@AaronHinesAuto]

It takes a lot longer to press those bushings and joint out. Lots of people don’t have a press. Time is money

[@czarc7666]

Wild question but HOW THE HELL DO I KNOW IF MY CONTROL ARMS ARE STAMPED STEEL OR CAST IRON..2015 Silverado any help would be appreciated🙏

[@AaronHinesAuto]

Here is a good article that explains it all www.readylift.com/blog/2017/07/11/upper-control-arms/

[@billymonster1969]

Grab a magnet off your fridge...if it sticks, its steel if not aluminum...

[@JuanGarcia-ls7iu]

How do you know on a 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 4wd what kind of uca’s you got ? Forged, stamped, aluminum?

[@jakes197]

his appear to be cast . stamped looks like two pieces welded together hollow inside . forged is what you want to replace you stock controls arms with

[@defleppard6609]

The dealer wants to charge me 1500 bucks to replace both upper control arms. What a ripoff! I'll be doing this job myself.

[@michaelconnor5265]

Where's the front axle

[@scottdeeter6164]

What are the torque specs?