Lower Control Arms on a 2008 Ford Escape

Replacement of the left and right front lower control arms on a 2008 Ford Escape
Lower Control Arms:
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[@donnakoprek7005]

OMG. Perfect video. Thank you for the process in such a clear way!

[@MegaMilesBen]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@waynestrong7695]

This guy really knows his stuff, probably the best control arm replacement video out there

[@MegaMilesBen]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@stephenbuchholz3079]

Worth a thousand words

[@johnserd4223]

dude that is the fastest way i have seen yet , awesome about to do these on mine

[@MegaMilesBen]

Hope it helps. Thanks for watching!

[@zoborzo]

Does it need alignment after this ?

[@MegaMilesBen]

@@zoborzo I recommend an alignment after any suspension work, yes.

[@zoborzo]

@@MegaMilesBen thanks so much. Also, how much approximately this job should be I provide the arms with joint balls?

[@MegaMilesBen]

@zoborzo labor varies by state/location/shop/fees and so forth. Most shops will not allow you to provide your own parts. I do not discuss labor on youtube as my shop is one of the cheapest in Denver and I do not charge any fees so my prices vary much different than others.

[@mikel9524]

Definitely the best video on replacing control arms. Thanks so much!

[@MegaMilesBen]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@jimsande5428]

Thanks. This is by far the best video I’ve come across and also does BOTH sides.

[@MegaMilesBen]

Thank you!! I appreciate it! Thanks for watching :)

[@dakota3206]

A man of few words. Very good at what he does

[@MegaMilesBen]

Thank you!

[@robertmedina6875]

Go Ben Go Ben

[@MegaMilesBen]

Thank you for watching!

[@joe-cobra8811]

He makes Looks so easy that's exactly wat I need to replace on mine to bad we are not in the same town

[@MegaMilesBen]

Thank you for watching!

[@theseattlegreen1871]

Nice job man. How long can I drive before I end up dying without changing my control arms?

[@MegaMilesBen]

You cant really put a time on that kinda stuff. Once the bushings start going out, youll feel it. The car will be shifty, maybe feel like it wants to jerk over to one side on potholes, and maybe some clunking. Itll only get worse till something breaks.

[@hekstoo5988]

Awesome video. Just wanted to ask if thats the brushless Hercules 1/2 impact wrench? Im planning on getting one later today. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@MegaMilesBen]

I had to look, it is the brushless. I thought it wasnt.

[@MegaMilesBen]

Heres my review on it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/j36We5mio62ajqMsi=N-Y9NhmtjPero-qz

[@MegaMilesBen]

I also did a 1 year follow up review... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWSroIyumsyCbdksi=UeKez1r-KjYxJ6jm

[@hekstoo5988]

@@MegaMilesBen hey thanks for the response. I appreciate it. I'm actually on my lunch break so I'll be definitely check this out. So I can purchase after work. Cheers 🍻

[@thomvogan3397]

This is the most rust free 2008 I've ever seen/ I'm guessing you're not in rust belt country

[@MegaMilesBen]

Colorado. We get some rust but not as bad. I know when I get an eastern car in though 😂

[@jimpilichos57]

What are you bringing the suspension up with? What kind of tool is that?

[@MegaMilesBen]

Thats a pole jack since Im using a lift, you would use a jack if youre doing this on a jack stand.

[@jimpilichos57]

What is that saying you’re trying to pound in the place and you’re having a heckuva time trying to do it. Yeah help me out. Help me up by telling me where your shop is so I can bring it there. That’s the best way because I am not a mechanic and the mechanics over here ha ha forget about it don’t wanna criticize anybody but they’re not worth a darn OK go get them tiger. I want to see some action here, and you don’t seem to be worried about stripping the screws or anything like that which I love these guys do strip it was more important than anything

[@MegaMilesBen]

My shop is located in Denver. I have over 30 years in the field.