How To Replace A Lower Control Arm On A Nissan Titan/Armada

[@Go4Lo]

Up in the rust belt often it's nessesary to sawzall the bolts to remove the LCA! Enjoyed the video even though I've done this job a few times! All the torque values on the screen at once is great, ty!

[@Rythecarguy]

Glad you like it! I am SO glad I have not had to cut bolts off yet. I'm sure I will be there someday and I am not looking forward to it.

[@thrustinthrottle652]

Not sure if telling shows how much I appreciate your work and walkthroughs. It really helped me during my front end overhaul on the suspension.Though I still need to install the rear shocks and get an alignment,I drove my high miled 04 Titan yesterday with the new suspension and Bilstein 4600s and was blown away at how quiet and smooth it was. If I hadn't have watched any of your vids,I'd likely still be fighting off the rust and seized of an 18 year old truck on its original suspension that spent a good time up north before making its way to Texas.

[@Rythecarguy]

Well luckily the hard parts over. The rears are a lot easier. I'm glad the videos helped man. I appreciate you watching.

[@mikemorgan4670]

Really good series on the front end. I will be doing this same set of upgrades in the near future so it is a great introduction. Love the channel.

[@Rythecarguy]

Thanks! Hope it helps. 🤘🏻

[@jerrybabs6240]

Awesome explanations

[@matt23727]

Your truck is 6 years older than mine, way rusty and the LCA bolt just came out so easy! Mine needed a sawsall

[@Rythecarguy]

It's not rusty, it's just tan from living in Florida. LOL. Sorry to hear about your troubles. I feel very lucky that I have never had to deal with it.

[@thisstupid757]

Had to do this on a similar year pathfinder, not totally exact (sway bar on the pathfinder gets in the way) but close enough! Saved me a lot of headache trying to go off the manual. Thank you!

[@Rythecarguy]

You’re welcome, Nice work!

[@itsdimitriymedvedyev]

Aw man I really need to do this as mine is rusted like hell from all the years of winter salt roads lol and 230k km. Going to probably replace all the suspension up front and in the back as the leafs are quite flat + worn aside from being rusty and old, will try my best to follow your guides and also the frame rust removal / repainting and stuff :) Thanks for these videos man :)

[@Rythecarguy]

You're welcome! Hope the job goes well. 👍🏻🤘🏻

[@wildgamerecipes6353]

“These bolts should not be terribly difficult” unless you are in the rust belt than plan on a couple extra hours. Ended up having to cut mine out with sawzall even after PB Blaster bath a couple days in a row.

[@Rythecarguy]

Sorry to hear. Lube the shaft of your new ones with chassis grease before installing them. Should help with it next time.

[@kpdvw]

identical procedure for 2008 Nissan Frontier, love to see torque values, thank you !

[@Rythecarguy]

You are welcome!

[@gutaroker90]

Great video, I have done, shocks, UCA, CV axles, extended sway bar links, hubs, sway bar bushings, front shaft U joints, tranny mount, and now of course my LCA ball joints are shot. It never ends lol. Great video I will knocking this out at my friends garage this weekend.

[@Rythecarguy]

Haha it's true. It never ends. But these days With how expensive trucks have become if we keep these maintained we will be sitting on gold mines 😂

[@gutaroker90]

@@Rythecarguy no doubt! Check out my build on my page has my mod list

[@surfriderMK]

Great video. Quick advise, you should never hammer on the ball stud of the tie rod (or any ball and socket design) to get it loose if your going to reuse it. Best option is to hit the knuckle not the ball stud. Hitting the stud will introduce axial play in the joint leading to premature failure.

[@Rythecarguy]

Good tip!

[@curtthechameleon]

I swear we work on the same parts at the same time quite often. Haha. Thanks for the video Ry.

[@Rythecarguy]

My pleasure. Hope they help. 💪🏻

[@curtthechameleon]

They sure do. Ive been wrenching since I was a kid, but have only owned the Xterra for 4 months now. Helps alot.

[@Rythecarguy]

🤘🏻💪🏻

[@douglasalfaro6181]

Thanks for the very instructive information provided in your video. Very clear video, excellent audio. I hope to see how to replace upper control arms too. Regards, Doug

[@Rythecarguy]

Looks like you found it! 💪🏻

[@lgnant]

when you said "these bolts shouldnt be too difficult" while removing camber bolts the hair on my arms went up

[@Rythecarguy]

🤪

[@4runnerlife989]

Great video. Do you have any info on how to adjust the camber of the rear wheels. I got a 2013 Armada. The dealer advised to replace the lower control arm as the bushing was frozen. Is there a way to work around it? Without replacing the full control arm?

[@vader449]

I've got to do mine ty for this video the dealer says I need new uppers and lowers they want $1,400 to do the job it doesn't clunk thunk or wander

[@vladimirvladspecial2739]

Great video! I learned a lot,since when I started to watch all Your videos! Thanks a lot!

[@Rythecarguy]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching.

[@danielxiong6627]

Great video, I did mine watching your video, one thing is the lower control arm bolt are not centric bolt, I order new one thinking there were centric, but when I removed it were just regular bolt so put the old back, idk how it will turn if I use the centric one

[@Rythecarguy]

You can replace them. You just need to get an alignment afterward. Here's a video on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmGyZX-AnbtoZ80

[@alexthequestions]

What is the bolt you removed connecting the knuckle to the lower ball joint? You said to replace it and the nut but im not sure what it's called. Do you have the part number?

[@alexross8722]

Super informative video, Ry! I appreciate being inspired to do this changeout myself now. I have a 2010 Nissan Frontier and wow are the LCA's rusty. :/ Did you go all Moog? I heard replacing Frontier LCA's with ones from a Titan is a good idea although I kinda doubt they're interchangeable. Do you know?

[@waynebeck7801]

Thanks for the video very well done

[@Rythecarguy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@06mkmartin]

What do you think of your Titan as it compares to your Xterra? As an Xterra owner I often wonder how the Titan compares as a daily.

[@jamesgarner2855]

Xterra will be more comfortable to drive as a daily, have owned an 01 xterra, an 07 xterra and now an 08 titan.

[@Rythecarguy]

I half agree with James. However I have a stripped down S Xterra and a top of the line LE Titan. The interior of the Titan is far more comfortable (leather, seat heaters, 8 way adjustable seats, auto climate control, etc) but the Xterra is MUCH easier to navigate in traffic, park, and put in the garage.

[@mtbmtb705]

Your videos are so helpful

[@Rythecarguy]

Glad you think so! Thank you.

[@crayshaunhenderson1265]

i have a 2006 armada and i need to change the rear lower control arms

[@crayshaunhenderson1265]

how do i change the transmission fluid on my 2006 nissan armada i don't see where i can drain it and pour in the new fluid and put the filter

[@Cocora22]

The front strut looks pretty new, what brand did you go with? Would you recommend a KYB all preassembled for my xterra? I’m just am a bit afraid to deal with doing the coils springs. I really enjoy all your videos. I have learned a lot from you. Thank you!

[@Rythecarguy]

Not sure about KYB (no experience with them) but I HIGHLY RECOMMEND getting it preassembled. The ones on my Titan are brand new I installed them right before making that video. I had the prototype All dogs off road lift springs with Bilstein 5100's.

[@Rythecarguy]

Oh and you're welcome, thanks for watching my videos man!

[@raffieb762]

YES!! Finally, I need to do this

[@Rythecarguy]

Here you go my dude! Let me know if you have any questions.

[@hakobhakobyan806]

I live in a mountainous area

[@Rythecarguy]

👍🏻

[@dennisfossey4312]

Good job! Do you have any videos on taking strut with spring off? The top nut had come loose and fall off, so lots of tension from spring on the release part. Any tips on taking that off would be helpful.

[@Rythecarguy]

Here ya go dude: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6jQZpWhd7BoocU

[@joechen353]

Epic video YT🎥 any NEW episode on Nissan Xterra

[@Rythecarguy]

Xterra coming soon. Making some more changes to it.

[@charlesholmes3557]

@@Rythecarguy I just bought a 2012 Nissan frontier. Has to the hub assembly and my mechanic told me that my truck was sitting in water for some time. I love my truck and I want to keep it. Iwas told that I need to do both front and suspension etc. Where do I start, and where can I get good prices??

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

Excellent video, I would have changes the links too.

[@Rythecarguy]

Thanks! I plan to, those were super loose .

[@generalautorepair4817]

I am surprise that your control arm both didn’t stuck

[@Rythecarguy]

Florida cars! Gotta love them.

[@carlosmagana3522]

Thank u for ur helping

[@Rythecarguy]

You're welcome!

[@richaneesh]

Hi! Love your videos. I have two issues with 2011 X if you could help me just figure the faults: a) The AC works fine in all situations except only when I am reversing the car. As soon as I engage the reverse gear, the cooling stops. b) There is a free hose near the air filter box which looks like it came out of somewhere. I didn't notice the hose before, and it looks like it should connect somewhere. I have pics but dont know how to share with you. Any ideas? Much appreciated sir. :)

[@northern3000]

KHILADI, I assume that hose has a little bend at the top end (after it clips onto the airbox)? if so, that is not supposed to be connected to anything. In fact that hose is the Breather hose for your front differential. If you follow it down into the engine bay, you will see that it connects to the top of your differential.

[@danthomason3771]

Great video. 👍 Thanx!

[@Rythecarguy]

Glad you liked it!

[@danishh3819]

Thank you Sir ❤❤

[@Rythecarguy]

You're welcome! 😃

[@hakobhakobyan806]

What would you recommend, engine oil 10/40 or 5/30: xterra 2010 No. 165000mil

[@curtthechameleon]

I think all Xterras take 5w30 if im not mistaken. I use high mileage synthetic in my 06 and it works great.

[@hakobhakobyan806]

@@curtthechameleon 👍

[@Rythecarguy]

What Curt said.

[@austinpowers1700]

Is this similar enough for 2008 xterra?

[@Rythecarguy]

Honestly, yea.

[@rockstomper8390]

Love your vid!! Thumbs up fo sho players.... smash that like.. Get to work Dude!!!!

[@Rythecarguy]

🤘🏻👍🏻 thanks!

[@RealMrNails]

Thanks!

[@Rythecarguy]

no, thank YOU! I really appreciate it.

[@ethanberry8360]

He had it good for xterra and titan my lower control arm's bolts had to be cut off.😥

[@Rythecarguy]

I've been very lucky about that. I also try to buy cars in Florida.

[@notthatlopez7280]

How does one determine when to change upper or lower CA?

[@ethanberry8360]

When you hear a lot of Squeaking front end.

[@Rythecarguy]

It can definitely be squeaking. Also clunking and/ or wondering steering. It's really just examining it on a periodic basis and making sure it's not damaged or the bushing/ball joints are not bad.

[@notthatlopez7280]

My x needs suspension overhaul, just don’t know if I it needed to include upper or lowers along with the ADO sus kit.

[@raffieb762]

My xterra was really shaky around 60-65mph, changed ball joints and found the bushings of the upper CA were shot, now I need to do the lowers, so best to just get the whole CA with ball joints

[@enriquemarti6548]

How much would the repair cost for a job like this?

[@Rythecarguy]

I'm sorry but I have no idea since I do it all myself.

[@osky7777]

Hello Ry the car guy, I'm currently changing out my lower control arm and one of the bolts is seized on. looks like I will need to cut it off. Where do you recommend to purchase replacement bolts?

[@Rythecarguy]

I would buy SPC replacement cam bolts for better adjustments. You can get them all over the place. Amazon, Rock Auto, or your local parts store. The only catch is that you will need to get an alignment afterward.

[@ewa2929]

Not Sur about this guy.If you remove the back two control arm bolts after the sway bar the control arm and hub assembly would be free to move off the axle with no need to remove anything on the upper arm.

[@Rythecarguy]

Oh yea. I'm sure there are shortcuts and work arounds. However, in my videos I follow the factory service manual steps to complete jobs. Sometimes the steps are exactly how I would do them otherwise.

[@mohamedali68]

Good job 👍

[@Rythecarguy]

Thank you. 💪🏻

[@mdynova4809]

I noticed you are using an impact drill, What one do you have ? I have looked at so many different ones but not sure which one to get., Any help?

[@Rythecarguy]

HIGHLY recommend the Fuel Milwaukee impact. That's what I use and it's amazing.

[@mdynova4809]

@@Rythecarguy 3/8 or 1/2"

[@Rythecarguy]

1/2 inch

[@curtthechameleon]

Any chance your gonna do a Rack and Pinion (4wd model) , any time in the future? Hear you have to drop front diff for that. Would love to see a video, cant find a good one for that job.

[@Rythecarguy]

Unfortunately that is going to be a job that I will only do if I need to. So if I don't get symptoms its going to stay where it is. Sorry my dude.

[@curtthechameleon]

Oh no apology needed. Just curious how bad of a job it is you know? Hard to find that one on youtube. For the 4wd especially.

[@Rythecarguy]

I would be happy to send you some information from my FSM. Email me at [e-mail]

[@curtthechameleon]

Will do man. Thanks

[@rafaelmarin1963]

Big mistake going with Moog, bro. I did both top and bottom L&R sides on my Frontier. They’re junk compared to Japanese parts. IMO

[@Rythecarguy]

I disagree, I think Moog is a good balance of valve and quality. I didn't want to go OEM since it would require me to put a second mortgage on my house just to buy them lol.