Fresh New Control Arms for my A4 | B8 Big Turbo Build Episode 17

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[@shane548]

Naptown tuner is so underrated all of his install and repair videos are top tier

[@andriykupetskyy5105]

Indeed it is link to his channel - www.youtube.com/@NaptownTuner

[@maniac9536]

love watching these b8 build vids... no perfect install bs, you show the ups and downs of building a b8. can't wait to see more!

[@CarsandCoding]

Transmission mount insert is my favorite low cost mod! Makes the shifts so much more solid. Without it, shifts feel like the transmission is held onto the body with a rubber band. Great video and Audi!

[@FlinkFilms]

Honestly don’t know why I waited so long to get one. It rocks!

[@user-tk3xj8ww2d]

👍😁

[@chrisflores6006]

Your videos are the best, the camera work is crazy 🔥

[@VS666]

the right tools can make or break your experience with cars. an impact wobble socket or a lift can make control arms or an engine out experience 100x easier

[@FlinkFilms]

That wobble socket has been a life saver

[@ulissess9834]

These videos help me get hyped up to finish my b8. Lol keep it up bro 🔥🔥

[@brandonmorrison5340]

I JUST did this swap for my control arms this last weekend. Pain in the butt! But, the rubber grinding is gone and it handles much better! Plus, a $170 bushing kit? Heck yeah! Also, my pinch bolts came right out. I soaked them over a period of three days, everyday. I don’t know if the previous person put anti-seize in there but thanks the gods that wasn’t an issue.

[@m24racer51]

The trick to getting the pinch bolt out is to cover it in anti-seize when you install it. Not much help when you're dealing with a stuck one but when installing a pinch bolt I always coat them with anti-seize and have never had an issue getting those out.

[@chriskosin472]

Thanks for making this video and showing us these repairs can be done bumpy the owner, I’ve had my first Audi for about a month now.

[@AlpoMartinez88]

Nice build my B8 is coming around as well

[@MrGWAMPO]

Such a sick A4

[@shanekarmun8082]

A lot to times I thought of selling my b8 a4 and your cars tells me not too. Gotta love the b8 beauty

[@laxavierpierre4481]

I just refreshed my whole front end lol. Cracked my knuckle on the lcas.

[@FlinkFilms]

Yikes 😬

[@blizteredthumbs7911]

I've not had to touch this yet. But I've seen guys a pinch bolt tool. You get in to the gap and twist it. It's designed to separate the very problem you described.

[@FlinkFilms]

That’s a really bad idea. That opening is not designed to be spread open like a strut collar. Great way to damage your knuckle beyond repair

[@Byefriendo]

Perfect timing Im having this exact issue with my B8 right now as well lmao

[@Byefriendo]

I managed to undo the pinch bolt with just a normal size ratchet. Thank god I live in australia. Though I paid for my hubris when I went to take it off to repair a mistake I made during install and found it was bent, and then stripped the threads removing it requiring me to drive 2 hours to get a new bolt. Fun

[@sythnapubg7926]

Love your videos. I wish I had the guts to do this myself. Maybe one day! Did your torque the bolts? I got my lowers changed, stupid mechanic re-used some of the old bolts and I don’t know if he even knew what to torque them to. Bummed out after spending so much money that they might pre maturely fail.

[@samituomisto106]

When you reinstall the control arms its a good idea to use some antiseize with the new bolts and nuts. Tarspray, copperpaste, etc...

[@aminkhan1292]

yeah pinch bolt looool i got one side out with a blow torch, but hte over one was screwed, had to get a knuckle

[@TOOLAPC68]

cheers from green bay! Love your channel!

[@FlinkFilms]

Go pack go 🧀

[@CarsandCoding]

Go pack go from Fort Myers, FL!

[@heschl7708]

Would love to see some drive arounds

[@AudiSlideGod]

There are 16 of them and they are $400-450 each on the non S or RS models stock. It’s sooo expensive 😭 like wow!! I can’t even believe it lol

[@72defender]

Another banger brother! 👏 Curious to know if you’ve done port injection yet?

[@allroaddaily]

I also replaced all control arms with 034 and after 6 months, clunking noise came back with two ball joint bushings torn. Replaced then all with meyle hd and two years later still tires like new

[@beezermedia]

Great cinematics and nice face

[@TheBrandonHaug]

Did you torque down the bushings while the front end was under load? If you torque down with the wheels off, the bushings may wear out prematurely as they will constantly be "twisted" when the car is squatting under it's weight.

[@casperknudsen7086]

I ended up buying 2 New aluminium mounts. Both broke when trying to get that bolt out. 3 week project....

[@garethwillis]

That thumbnail 😂. Nice car BTW, really like it.

[@reese2127]

was looking for this comment 😂😂

[@aminkhan1292]

did you compress the springs before tighting them up?

[@bassot44]

Hey there really awesome informative video keep up the good work ! I was just wondering if you have upgraded brakes ? I've had a k04 turbo upgrade on my audi a3 and the oem brakes couldn't handle the heat, they wrapped and started squeequing.

[@lojuanschurman1430]

Put on coil overs and tried to undo the pinch bolt snapped it off and added about 3 hours to the job left it alone on the other 3 spots 😂😂

[@xSLWRTHNUx]

That pinch bolt turned my $500 job into a $1,500 in a matter of seconds.

[@buffalotroll2358]

I changed all the lowers because I was told that the upper don’t get impacted as much …all the noise and drive went back to 100% plus I did not want to even deal with the pinch bolt

[@chrisleon27]

Hello from China ,I changed mine in repair shop for around 60 dollars recently, and I think it was still expensive

[@BeNickis]

hey, were did u buy your back difuser?

[@guybarnett131]

How does that air ride feel on the road and which set up is it.

[@FlinkFilms]

It’s airlift performance with 3p management and st shocks in the rear. Basically feels just like coilovers

[@72defender]

Brother, what’s the name of the song you’re playing as the video nears the end? That piano medley is 🔥!

[@Mycookiedoe]

Did you have to preload the suspension before tightening the bushing bolts?

[@hermitherm1216]

he did not ! that why he will replace all set in next 10k miles xD

[@MrSillygoose916]

Yeah...I was waiting for him to add that disclaimer cause he didn't show it. However major mistake not tightening on preload. See you in six months!

[@Raven_A5]

I recently just purchased the kit for my A5. My control arms are most definitely toast, but the alignment still seems solid. After putting the new arms on, is an alignment necessary?

[@FlinkFilms]

It would be a good idea to get it realigned, yeah

[@saufisopi7248]

dont forget to change stabilizer,,

[@Tmenglong27]

I miss my Audi🥲video 🔥🔥

[@rhettro_]

Really stupid question but i'm not familiar i'm sorry, Should i worry about transmission mounts if my B8 is automatic?

[@user-tk3xj8ww2d]

😁👏car like.

[@VietHungNguyen-qh3cx]

Hi. Your Audis look so cool. My Audi A4 B8 look good too, but i habe Problem, that i must put 1L oil after 500 km. I use Castron 5w30. Can you please tell me what to do to fix it? Thank you

[@tylerpadlina943]

your tires wear even without adjustable control arms? how low are you?

[@jus_jun]

How much time did this take you to do? I'm doing this, this Saturday upper and lowers. I'll be using a lift.

[@FlinkFilms]

Took a couple nights after work, but it could get done in a Saturday. A lift certainly helps

[@MrGWAMPO]

Any plans to do a B9 build in the future?

[@FlinkFilms]

I’ve been very intrigued by the b9 s4 for sure. Still not sold on the auto trans since I prefer to have three pedals, but if the used market continues to come down in price I may reconsider

[@TensaDLuffy1776]

I'm trying to figure out why I'm having a misfire issue still on mine, my biggest theory is it probably sat for to long. I've replaced the plugs and coils, but still doing it hoping it's not an o-ring or something like that .-. anyone have any tips/advice? I do have to get it inspected since its past due for that >.> but yea

[@TensaDLuffy1776]

Side note, I'm glad you did post this cause I had been thinkin that mine were starting to go possibly, now all the clunks I'm hearing make sense

[@alex99137]

If I replace them do I need a alignment?

[@MrSillygoose916]

yes

[@bratumarian4632]

Hello, can you tell me what type of front lip it's that? Thank you, i like your work, good luck.

[@FlinkFilms]

It’s just a carbon fiber front lip from eBay

[@chadbritton9499]

why does your seat move around so much?

[@CarlosSanchez-iy5gr]

Bro my B5 feas sitting for 12 years and ima have a lot of fun when I do my suspension 😂

[@johnmichaeltwist5086]

CUT THE BOOT OUT BEFORE USING THE FORK. OTHERWISE The rubber dissipates the shock when you hit with the hammer, demanding more effort. THE FORK STILL BREAKS THAT RUBBER TO MEET METAL BEFORE SPLITTING OCCURS - YOU HAVE AN EASIER OPTION OF CUTTING IT OUT USING A BOX CUTTER RATHER THAN BREAKING YOUR SHOULDER. DONT BEAT THE RUBBER, ELIMINATE IT. ✌️

[@zephaudi]

@Naptowntuner