Replacing upper and lower control arms - Loud Squeaks FIXED - 07 GMC Sierra / Silverado - 4x4

In this video I show you how I fixed the loud front end squeaks by removing and replacing the upper and lower control arms on this 2007 GMC Sierra (Chevy Silverado). I got ahead of myself a time or two, but for the most part, it was a pretty straightforward repair.
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[@TheDaninator]

Who else has had a finger cramp like that?

[@erscustoms911]

Me same finger same truck yesterday! 😂 lol We need more bananas I guess

[@TheDaninator]

@@erscustoms911 what are the odds? I hate it when it happens though. 😂

[@default123default2]

Nice gloves. Anyway my suspension is squeaking like hell. I soaked the A arm points with lube but it didnt work. I think im gonna take the A arms off an just grease them up

[@vamoneygroup]

I always stop when i feel it coming

[@joefiganootz2425]

Eat less carbs, use more salt, use a quality electrolyte (Not sports drinks) and get checked for type 2 diabetes. A1C, AND fasting insulin. I am not even kidding.

[@albertpeugh9367]

Dan, as a professional in my field (37+ years) it’s very relieving to watch a DIY’r do a nice, clean video. It’s also a great reminder to KISS. (for the few that don’t know, this means “keep it simple stupid”) The longer I do my job (I own a hydraulic repair shop) the easier it is to start a conversation way over peoples heads. I truly appreciate you sharing your experience(s), you do these in a manor than any bonehead DIY’r can relate to, like myself. I too love working on my own vehicles, but I’m no about mechanic, but with help from gentleman like you I get better with each repair. Thanks again!!!

[@Z3A_C4P7A1N]

😅iimmiloi

[@Z3A_C4P7A1N]

Mimk😅

[@zekeprause5606]

Your videos are always so relevant! Just did both my uppers and lowers on my 08 escalade last week. Had to torch out the bolts on the uppers on both sides they were so rusted.

[@TheDaninator]

Thanks! Gotta love that rust!

[@whales302]

Super well done video! I am about to do this to my 2014 Sierra so thanks for the great tips. I remember trying to sawzall out a leaf spring bolt out of a 67 Mustang, no blade would work until I purchased the more expensive carbide blade. I believe some suspension bolts are hardened well beyond what a run of the mill sawzall blade is capable of cutting. Hopefully I won't have to do any cutting.

[@sovannahong6472]

YES! YOU SOLVED MY ISSUE! THANK YOU KIND SIR!👍👍👍👍

[@jeffharinck5745]

Great video. Easy to follow. It convinced me to have a mechanic do mine. 🤯

[@HouseWashingRick]

You can do it Jeff

[@n8arellano5]

Thank you! Very helpful, I have a 2014 Silverado that needs this.

[@3Wheels1Block]

That squeaking caught me off guard! I saw that osha approved foot wear 😂 No need to jab at the middle aged dads out there either 🤣 You know you are blessed when the axel comes out of the hub like that... We all know what happens when it doesn't 🤦‍♂️ I'm sending you a bigger hammer! Yeah.. I've been there with the fingers before.... yes I said fingers LOL Gotta love those easy repairs.... that end up going to the next day!

[@45coopaloop]

Great vid, thanks so much for sharing, very great camera work :)

[@jeffryan2658]

Can I give a little advice I’ve done 100s and never hammer on the thread part if you take a hammer and hit on the side were the tapered ball joints go through hit that on the side with a good hammer and they will usually pop right out

[@kylemagnuson2803]

Diablo carbide blades will cut it like butter. Those are the only blades I buy now. They are truly amazing.

[@AndysDogHouse]

Hey Daninator. Good video. Very informative. Thanks for sharing.🍁👍👍

[@TheDaninator]

Thank you

[@anthonydimanno5419]

Awesome video Dan 👍

[@drew5992]

On the all the squeaking and noise did anything break like ball joints or just the annoying noise? Thanks

[@ulereyes1551]

Big help thanks bro

[@BillLoneyShow]

How long did this take start to finish? I have to do uppers and lowers on both sides

[@dieselpower718]

I replaced my upper control arms and struts, still having a horrible squeak, I haven’t done the lower, also my end links are needing replaced but I may need to do the lowers I guess. I see I didn’t measure my upper to lower distance when tightening lol

[@vg3_nureau64]

Would it make a bad noise while u were driving like constantly?

[@skeeburton3360]

Well explained, and way keep pushing tru a bad cramp

[@cameronjones3155]

So could you keep your lower and upper a little loose and lower it to the ground then tighten to get it at ride height?

[@wraithman1870]

WD-40 does not penetrate, it protects. Use Kroil or better yet is to mix Acetone and ATF at 50/50 and this works. Let it penetrate and do it's job.

[@davidbutler1140]

You might want to remember in the future W.D is by no means a rust penetrant, any actual penetrating oil would have been better to use.

[@MrOuttty]

Did you give the Part Numbers for the lowers ? Maybe I missed it :( .

[@supersteve9448]

My lower control arm is also squeaking I was wondering if you can replace just the bushings instead of replacing hole arm

[@TheDaninator]

It’s possible but a huge headache to replace just the bushings.

[@supersteve9448]

@@TheDaninator hadn't seen any videos on it and had a hard time finding just bushings for lower online but would save 150 buck per arm wasn't sure it was an option thanks

[@ThePrincesselise06]

@@supersteve9448 yeah it’s not worth the headache I’m doing my struts today my upper and lower control arms in two weeks then next month new calipers, rotors and pads. Unfortunately can’t afford to do everything at once it would have been ideal, but at least I won’t be riding with busted boots and bouncing all over town 😂🤣😂🤣

[@flow1180]

I just replaced upper and lower control arms and it's squeezing any suggestions

[@MotoModzofficial]

haha another gob for Dany

[@juiced71]

Nice job!

[@TheDaninator]

Thanks man. I'm diggin' your Boosted Cutlass. Hey, I'll trade you 4 Failblazers for your AWD SS Trailblazer. Deal?

[@juiced71]

@@TheDaninator thanks man ! Yeah let me think about that ha! I have an 02 trailblazer also just did a 4wd bearing plate it literally broke off in the pan hopefully you don’t get hit with that job!!

[@ksich8142]

I feel like replacing only the upper control arm first could let you avoid removing the knuckle

[@thatruthhurts1670]

My 06 cateye squeeks bad af I’m embarrassed to drive it

[@fernandoboss1740]

Future reference wd40 is garbage is almost water based... best but best what we use at the refineries is Kroil or knocker loose trust me that eats the rust in just minutes!!

[@Alexphutchison]

Idk if it the same noise, you should have put the noise in the video so people could assess.

[@dianasmith6588]

my jeep sounds like a squeeky squishy old mattress

[@drew5992]

10:39 I didn’t know Luke Bryan was in this video.

[@RabbitDFFD]

a singlejack or single hand sledge does far less damage when removing bolts than trying to knock em out with a 20oz framing hammer, just sayin.

[@johnnyk8211]

No way I'm even going to attempt this myself

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[@drew5992]

I have a 2013 gmc Sierra that needs new lighting.

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[@alexquevedo831]

What a mess you should have removed the shock from the start dude 😮

[@roberthellner1313]

You did way to much dissemble for the lower control arm, learn before you do it again