How to Replace Lower Control Arm 2000-2006 Chevy Tahoe

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Control arms are a crucial part of the suspension system of your vehicle. They not only carry the load of the vehicle to the wheel, but they typically also maintain its alignment. Control arms are typically large and strong, so you may be surprised it needs replacing. They contain rubber bushings for smoother rides at the cost of eventual wear, or integrated ball joints that require replacing the entire arm when they wear. This video shows you how to install a new quality TRQ lower control arm with ball joint in your 2000-2006 Chevy Tahoe.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
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• Wheel Chocks
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[@newmexicojoe5443]

I just changed mine in a 2002 Suburban Z71. I did not remove the torsion bar like here. Once the ball joint bolt was clear of the hub assy, the control arm tilts down and has no pressure from the torsion bar, so the control arm is then wiggled out of the frame and slid off the torsion bar. You do need to back off the torsion adj bolts. But that is all. BTW, I did this out in the parking lot at my apartment, and I'm 64 years old. Also means just hand tools. The drive axel needs to be removed on 4x4s. If I can do it here, you can manage it in your garage.

[@heymanmotorsports49]

Awesome info, thanks! And good on ya gettin’er done where ya did, with what ya did and kickin ass no matter what your age is💪

[@nokizzy4504]

I did it on my 2003 Tahoe with my dad like 5 years ago and didn’t take the torsion bar all the way out...came back to this video to do it on my 2003 z71 suburban and was like wtf I don’t remember doing all of this 😂 thanks for the personal anecdote !!

[@bigdreamerification]

thanks for this. its gonna make this swap alot easier!

[@heymanmotorsports49]

Thanks for the advice I did mine the same

[@garbagemann9167]

I don’t think you guys at realize how lucky us people are for you guys taking the time to make your videos! Best teaching videos on You Tube by far!

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[@gackal1982]

right between 4:00 and 4:30 i decided i will def be taking it to my mechanic

[@AndrewVSmith10]

2:30 for me. :-)

[@vacaloca2335]

This is the type of job were day turns into night 😱

[@dilinplayz4249]

The guy speaking is at mouse volume.... meanwhile, the tools are at "my wife found out I spent $1000 in all new front end parts" volume...

[@rubbermallet3873]

hello there - i had the same set up on a cadillac 06 escalade esv but i just took out the tension out on the 18 mm bolt attached to tension bar/ key way (mark it with paint for adjustment) and disconnected the lower control arm fasyeners then by separating it from frame and then i slided forward - and it came out nicely 👌 thanks for the video 🎥

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[@bluecollarhotrods9781]

Looks like it should be a similar job on a 2WD GM SUV, just skip the axle removal. 👍

[@jaylynnjackson908]

My torsion bar isn’t connected to my lower control arm directly so I shouldn’t have to do that part right?

[@ccale03]

Did you guys change the bolt length on the sway bar links you sell? I just installed your 10 piece steering and suspension kit on my 04 2wd tahoe and I maybe have 1/4-3/8” of thread sticking out where in this video you have 1”+ did I not tighten mine enough maybe? I torqued them down but it is really old so maybe not calibrated correctly?

[@evanlabonte4571]

This channel makes me want a garage lift so bad

[@jaimeperez6777]

Does it really matter if you put a mark on the CV flange or not?

[@salamander2547]

No

[@TLanzzz75]

You do not need to remove the torsion bar, however, i did have to remove the upper control arm ball joint as well as the tie rod to enable the lower ball joint to come out easily.

[@Pancholoco1870]

Finally get a video that I was looking for that doesn't have struts instead of t-bars. Guess 1A Auto wasn't cutting it. Great job like always great videos even with 1A Auto!!

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[@angellizarraga6050]

Exelente y muy profecional. Lo haces mirar facil. Gracias saludo. Exelente video tambien

[@prestoncoddington521]

When I tighten the torsion bar key, the front suspension (upper/lower control arm, etc) lowers all the way down.. what am I doing wrong?

[@ricktaylor3748]

There's no reason to mark \ put the axel back in the same place. it is where it is. It would be good if you cleaned up and painted the torsion bar and surrounding areas. That drives me crazy to leave everything rusty and nasty. Also, if you pull the axel out too far, the inner bearing will come outta place. Then you have to pull the rubber boot back to aline the inner bearings. Tiz a bitcha nasty job.

[@XMAN-hx7ev]

Thought it was gonna be hard to do. You made it seem simple. 👍

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+XMAN 723 Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@JackO-d9t]

I have to do that to my plow truck.

[@a11ten071]

Tank you for the video, can you please advise the c clamp tool needed to remove the tension.

[@fathomarms2361]

How many hours should each lower control take to remove and reinstall?

[@vincevango7511]

Your Volume control on these videos is horrendous, have to turn all the way up to hear his voice then get your eardrums blown out by every tool and tap and noise his tools make. How annoying lol

[@menac3daloc381]

Does this lower control arm fit to the 99 Chevy Tahoe 4WD anybody kno ?

[@Trixtayt]

man i seriously wish i had the brains u do. i love mechanic work but i just dont get it i can get the stuff of but then i dont know how it goes back hahaha so many steps FML.

[@prestonbrice5425]

Dang.... everything yall show in regards to chevy front ends are 4x4’s ...

[@mac1320]

I have done all this on both sides, the driver side end link was tough to put on and now the passenger side will not go on. Did I not adjust the torsion bars/lower control arm correctly?

[@gabrielgotcha3678]

how would i know if it’s my lowers that need to be changed? or possibly just the sway/ stabilizer bar

[@casheighty8]

Worse part of this job is torsion bar removal. A hammer drill rental from Home Depot does the trick but without the truck in the air the front end will drag on the ground if you don’t finish the job.

[@adnerflores2827]

good job master 👍 a question for all the work you did how much do you charge???

[@Sean-zc3iv]

Your patience with that rusty vehicle is inspiring lol Glad im down south

[@20x20Ghost]

great video thx I dont think I will try this one from the ground since I have no lift I will take it it to the pros

[@elijaherhart9975]

What’s that tool called you used when you got the torsion bar out

[@Abdullah-ww5bw]

hello thank you for all videos, i want know about size of fork separator

[@edwardbreault407]

Typical, the most difficult part of the job is dealing with that torsion bar, living in New England I just hate dealing with them.

[@victorgutierrez5826]

you dong have to dealing with that Part ....just change the lower arm bushing and change the upper bar with all the Kit and I think you will be ok

[@masonwelborn9943]

Will this video apply to a 01 2wd Silverado

[@otehcop82]

Thank you

[@brandonfarmer7446]

Why did you take the keys out I just did mine on 05 avalanche all I had to do was loosen the bolt take the pressure off

[@jaimeperez6777]

I need to do this on my 02 avy. I just need to loosen the key bolt???

[@IDABAYAREA650I]

*Can you put Anti Seize on the Torsion Bars when it slides into the Key hole and Lower Control arm Hole?*

[@86Chevymontecarlo]

I did when I changed my torsion bars about 4 years ago. I placed a bit of anti-seize on the ends to make future removal easier. A little dab on the corners won't hurt.

[@sayhello2mylil]

89 in. Ilbs?

[@Usmanthemecano]

Is this a similar process for an Escalade of the same years?

[@TRQ]

+Usman The Mechanic This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@elijaherhart9975]

What’s that dang tool called you used

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[@OldGriz708]

Well done 👍 Now I see what I am doing wrong.

[@ricrobinson9965]

Thanks! Got to do that to my 2001 2500HD pickup. Looks like the same parts. Very well done.

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+Ric Robinson Thanks for watching. Buy the part in this video on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@angelbenavides5784]

Is it the same for 2 wheel drive?

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+Angel Benavides Yes the process will be the same on 2 wheel drive models!

[@tyscott4538]

Do you know the part number for the shock/control arm bushing?

[@TRQ]

+Ty Scott Thanks for watching! That is not something we carry separately, it comes pre-installed on the new control arm.

[@bigoboss2632]

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