Replace Rear Control Arm on 1989 1998 Suzuki Sidekick and Geo Tracker

Replace Rear Control Arm on 1989-1998 Suzuki Sidekick and Geo Tracker A Arm

[@TheHelado36]

I have a two door model and if I hit the breaks studently, and if this part is damage, it will sound like something hit the underbelly of the car. At the beginning a thought it was something on the rear break shoes, but sure enough it is the rear control arm bushing !

[@libertyauto]

Nice video, Mike. Easy to see, easy to follow. I liked your comparisons of OEM to Aftermarket part (new and old ball joint compare too). This added some time to your project, so thanks for going to the trouble to shoot and post here.

[@N-Scale]

Thanks Buddy , glad to do it and love Suzuki's , I have had many and raced a few of their bikes.

[@ashleyscott1371]

Does anyone know where to get a seal for the trunk door mine is leaking and having trouble finding one

[@yesitstravis]

I think the left or right thing is because of left hand drive vehicles

[@mikecanazero4051]

Great video Mike very well done.

[@N-Scale]

Thanks Mike, Mike

[@jussayinmipeece1069]

great video

[@avlisk]

When you have a range of torque like that, do you hit the low, middle, or high to be the best? Thanks.

[@N-Scale]

I like to hit the middle. I consider it more + or - Thanks , Mike

[@jayodonnell9838]

Well done Mike. I think I will stick to my new toy my 1954 Chevy hot rod. Quite a bit easier to work on!

[@N-Scale]

I don't blame you there. This is our 5th Suzuki and they are generally trouble free. This one is a 1994 and has 180,000 miles. Mike

[@Goodsnout]

How hard was it getting the gas tank out and how long did it take to get the tank back in?

[@N-Scale]

I did not take it out. Thanks , Mike

[@rendrapratama2331]

keren pak mike.....saya juga punya suzuki sidekick

[@N-Scale]

Cool , Glad you liked it. Mike

[@GoDzSpIrAl200]

I wish mine was as clean as yours.

[@N-Scale]

She has 188,000 on her and while she looks clean, she has had a hard life. Thanks , Mike

[@hobbyjumpers]

Awesome video. I have the side to side feeling in my 4 door zook. Did you ever swap tires and take care of the rest of the side to side?

[@N-Scale]

I did get new tires and between the two it is greatly reduced but still seems to be there to a small degree. Thanks , Mike

[@hobbyjumpers]

Thank you sir. You are a gentlemen and a scholar.

[@chrishenson7663]

I have on just like this same color and stuff

[@N-Scale]

Cool , Thanks , Mike

[@miguelmojica5629]

I am gonna try this today got mines my rig does a lot of the side bye side motion if this dnt work I will get the to long ones next

[@jeffmorrill9515]

Don't forget the lower control arms the outside ones one on each side the bushings we're out there too an it will away side to side so replace all three parts if ya can ok

[@Inisfad]

That sensor coming out of your rear differential is for the rear wheel anti lock brakes.....

[@N-Scale]

Mine does not have ABS. Thanks , Mike

[@Inisfad]

I believe you either had rear wheel anti lock brakes (NOT ABS) or the LSPV system in these cars. The sensor coming out of the rear diff was for RWAL. If you check in the driver's side footwell, you should see a small black box, about 4" x 4" screwed into it, up by the top of the pedals. If so, that's your RWAL computer. LSPV would have the spring weight on the right rear of your frame, which I didn't notice in your video.

[@N-Scale]

Thanks , I will check. Mike

[@Inisfad]

You're welcome, Bex.....:)

[@kennynvake4hve584]

On mine the round bar that goes across that holds that assy with the ball joint has rusted apart from the FRAME if you believe that...I dont know what to do about that..im scratching my head on this one.

[@N-Scale]

You would need someone to disassemble the rear end and weld a new piece in. Mike

[@kennynvake4hve584]

@@N-Scale can you even buy that piece? Looks like it's part of the frame..thanks for answering so fast

[@N-Scale]

@@kennynvake4hve584 I do not know but may likely require a donor car. Mike