How to Replace Upper Control Arms 2004-08 Ford F150

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[@thisguy8967]

I'm looking to getting cordless impact WRENCH any recommendation? Budget friendly

[@feliscontreras109]

Why can't all videos about working on vehicles be like this, great job, saving for later

[@billcox3922]

Thank you for this video . I replaced the upper control arms and struts and it went flawlessly. Keep the videos coming

[@thisguy8967]

This has to be the best straight forward video on KZbin..good job sir and thank you 🙏

[@jimsutton3804]

What is the torque on the 3 top nuts on strut?

[@dennisberg2474]

I wish it was that easy, lol. Your 15 min was my 2 hours lol

[@tylerthompson8137]

Lol I’m getting ready to do this and Was that with just you or with a buddy

[@user-es3nx4ic6f]

Well done video! Very clean, clear and quick directions!! Good work! Thanks!

[@davidperrin8843]

Thanks for the video l did it myself and saved alot of money from the shop, was encouraged by this video, thanks again.

[@reeco357]

This was excellent much better than the other I just watched. She made it look difficult.

[@TRQ]

+@reeco357 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

[@bqcaldwell99]

Thx a TON TRQ! My drivers side boot around the ball joint was torn and starting to get hazardous. Installed today, off for alignment tomorrow! I’ll have my mechanic double check my torque tightness too just to be good.

[@TRQ]

+Christopher Caldwell Thanks for watching our video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@kevinbowker2385]

Seriously quality video, thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@bk77duclos]

Great video! I'm guessing that truck spent most of its life up north. Serious rust problem. 😳

[@TRQ]

+Keith Duclos Thanks for the feedback! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@richardromero8049]

So what if I don’t use copper anti seize? And what if I use the sliver one instead?

[@zab9012]

Question , after I did exactly what you did would I have to take my truck to get a wheel alignment or am I good just driving it after replacing the control arm ?

[@TRQ]

+Z Ab It is always recommended to get an alignment after replacing any suspension parts.

[@datiro3]

Looks like the torque wrench showed 35LBS for the upper strut bolts.

[@MrBJeezus]

By far you are the smartest guy showing how easy this job is Thank you . I can not say the same for the cat over at OPR who was removeing way to many components than necessary thanks guy I don't think so remove the brake caliper remove the knuckle no lets do 10 times more work the only knuckle that needs to removed is you duh knuckle head.

[@blakebrannam8658]

For those wondering, same process for 4wd models. Axle doesnt have to come out

[@theredninja2953]

Throughout this video I’ve had to run to the hardware store several times to get this done 😂

[@nickwheeler1652]

Do you have to remove the strut?

[@1divemaster1]

Great explanation. Great video. Will watch more of your videos.

[@rts100x5]

I was always told to have the weight of the vehicle ON BEFORE torqueing the lower control arm bolt to 315...this was not apparent in the video..correct me if Im wrong

[@LookatTHIShere]

Fukn love that impact sound 🤗🍻

[@camarojay7027]

Do you need to do an alignment after replacing the arms?

[@TRQ]

+Camaro Jay It is good to check your alignment afterwards

[@fredkemp1444]

Very thankful for these videos.

[@acernegundo4270]

What do you if your top strut nut is just spinning while you try to loosen it? I tried gripping the piston below with some channel locks but it still just spins. Im trying to finish this today since I have to be at work on Monday so any help is greatly appreciated.

[@jmhall918]

These videos are so damn good.

[@timcockrell3378]

Awesome video I just replace the structs on my 2007 ford f150 stx

[@laynev9031]

Will this be any different on a 4wd model

[@robbbenedict]

There's no front axle to deal with, which makes shock removal a bit easier.

[@michaelnapier5417]

Great video very well done I love how you give the torque specs for each bolt but I didn't catch the torque spec for the nuts holding the top of the strut assembly I think you missed that one.

[@JesusLopez-ry9rv]

Right

[@Scratcher25]

I believe the torque spec for those bolts is 35 ft lbs.

[@Knowledge4848]

How much torque is needed on the upper strut bolts?

[@stanbradham9044]

That was great video. Just what I needed thanks

[@thuff86]

What do you torque the 3 top strut nuts to?

[@Scratcher25]

35 foot pounds

[@joeboe4794]

Do I need an impact for this or can it all be done with a ratchet?

[@Stevusmaximus1]

Great, great vidéo, thank you!

[@AustinB3.6R]

The amount of rust on that truck is insane

[@kimmaxwell8975]

Thanks for the video , straight forward

[@kalebdarius3921]

Best videos ever

[@peterd5246]

Do I need to preload before torquing the control arm?

[@RonaldCagnina]

It's a great video but you never gave the torque specs on the top three nuts for the strut

[@bartman22x1]

Is this 2 wheel drive ?

[@XtremeGuy-FL]

Holy rust !

[@TRQ]

+David W. Thanks for the feedback! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@sleepyhead9756]

Lol

[@robbbenedict]

Looks like they got a new shock, tie rod, and a control arm.

[@fredkemp1444]

Rust "Pure Michigan" I live in Michigan this state destroys vehicles!

[@wyukon79]

Great job thanks'

[@tobieebonics4193]

Great video

[@venturafredis]

How many hours of work for do this job

[@alexdeleon732]

Excellent Thank You.

[@peacefulscrimp5183]

That's a great video 👍

[@JCredible86]

How long should it take a mechanic to do this job? A shop quoted me for 2hrs labor.

[@Cowboykilla831]

2 hours of labor is exactly how long it takes

[@TRQ]

+Dj salty nuts Thanks for the tip!

[@RA-lk1vz]

Great job!

[@one8s7n]

Only difference I would have done was thread lock after bolt in. Never seize before but the lock could just come off in bushing

[@juangudino3939]

Very good bideo thanks

[@nickthegazerofsouls]

Anyone have thoughts on him tightening the upper control arm bolts before letting the weight sit on it? Is eyeballing it so that it's pretty much level with the ground good enough? Certainly would be easier to tighten it before putting the strut back in

[@narwhaljones4821]

I too noticed this, im a huge advocate of preloading suspension.

[@TomasHernandez-gn6tp]

Can I use 4wd control arms on a 2wd ?

[@toxicsin_6991]

Forgot the top shock torque lbs.. if you could plz let us know

[@Scratcher25]

In another video is said 35 ft lbs

[@richardromero8049]

You forgot to add the 30ml socket on the tool list

[@senpaiimax9148]

Do I need to buy the arm or can I just buy the ball joint? Sorry I'm new to this 😅

[@TRQ]

+SenpaiiMax You can just buy the ball joints instead of the control arms.

[@robbbenedict]

You have to press the ball joint out and in, which is quite sketchy without a safe press (caged) to operate.

[@SlayerHawkX]

my 04 looks nothing like this

[@kennycurtis5355]

Your awesome

[@brendenmenard6434]

Don't forget to get you a alignment

[@coreylandis3177]

Where was the axle??

[@robbbenedict]

2wd maybe?

[@jamesemino468]

Wish I could this to my veracurl

[@A.C.71]

So WTF I never seen the cv axel the entire time, what a gravy job without having to deal with that.

[@herreriaartisticalaguna7064]

Fácil y rápido 😃👌