Vivaro project Pt6. Replacing the front suspension Arms, ARB bushes, track rod ends & droplinks.

[@nburrows33]

Great video, keep it up... getting that nut off was the best tense watching experience I've had since Line of Duty finished

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, you made me laugh out loud 🤣😂. Cheered me right up 👌. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@TonyG-iu4td]

Since recently buying a 2008 Vivaro, your vids have helped me so much. You take the time to show every small detail of the jobs you do. Thank you

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, that's very kind. Glad they have been of some use to you😁. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@RD-650]

I have seen this before about a year or so ago i had to watch it again brilliant 👍

[@LarcsWorkshop]

@@RD-650 Thanks, that's very kind 😁

[@PeckhamBeckham123]

Great video Sir, veeerry much appreciated pointers and great humor. Subscribed!

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, no problems 👍.

[@rbd35025]

Completed my track rod ends today, cheers Larcs. Your video made it easy, top man

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks. I'm glad it helped 👍. Cheers Larcs.

[@WashbourneWed]

Good god what a job ! Well done ,I'm exhausted, I subbed when I saw you washing the van as I would like to get one but didn't think I'd have to do all this ! I love the calm way you explain things without waffling and you make it all look quite simple ? Binge watching so all seems very helpful Thanks Stay safe ,love from Wales

[@LarcsWorkshop]

From sunny Wales then? Love it over there😁. My boy was in Bangor university 👍. Thanks for the comment, those vans can hide some muck can't they. Cheers Larcs

[@johnmorgan3748]

Great video and well done Grace 👌

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thank you! 😀

[@MrLjbikes]

Great video this..thank-you.. doing my roll bar bushes tomorrow and possibly a lower arm the weekend after if the rattle hasn't gone

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, no problem 😃. Good luck with the repair 🤞. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@rambosskidlid2459]

Excellent mate, saved for future reference.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks for your kind comment 🙂. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@jockeanus]

Same experience with my 2018.80000km vivaro.that 30mm was the only problem. Used a hot air solder 500°C to get it off.paid 500£ for two arms...

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Yes, they're a pain aren't they 😳. £500 for two arms? Sounds expensive? Cheers Larcs 👍

[@Straitjacket808]

Great video. Cheers.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@pulsey2001]

I've a high roof Vivaro on a 63 plate. 3 years ago it took an impact on the roof on the offside. 2 garages I've been to cannot seem to locate a squeak on the RHS when going over speed humps + it slightly leans to the RHS but drives perfectly. They have changed the track rod ends, drop links and dampers but not the springs as they looked ok according to the mechanic. I'm tempted to change these parts myself as the bill is already over 1k 🙄 Thank you for the informative video 👍

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, wow that sounds like a bit of a nightmare 😲. Almost sounds like something has got a bit twisted? Good luck sorting it out 👍 Cheers Larcs.

[@pulsey2001]

@@LarcsWorkshop The only thing that's got twisted is my wallet 😁Thanks Larc

[@LarcsWorkshop]

@@pulsey2001 😂🤣 nice one 👍

[@martinparker6536]

@@pulsey2001 lol ! its not the drivers door is it ? try leaving the door on its first catch an driving it ?

[@easymedia7988]

Had to cut one of the control arm bolts off today it was made of toffee I think 😅 struggling to find a replacement now 😭 thanks for the video. Boots next, found a leak.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Wow, good work 👌. Good luck with finding a replacement and the repair 🤞. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@dannybartlett4225]

Larc have you ever come across a noise when letting of the accelerator only seems to happen in lower gears when in high gear and on a motorway no noise nothing now been advised to change these arms so im just woundering if the noise comes from these control arms

[@LarcsWorkshop]

@@dannybartlett4225 Sounds like your engine mounts/steady's might by on their way out. Watch the engine while slipping the clutch on and off with the handbrake on. If the engine rocks a lot they could be worn out. I've got some other engine mount videos that might be helpful. Good luck sorting it out 🤞.

[@Nutberg20]

Hi mate. Thanks for the upload. Im doing the front arms on my van this weekend. Im guessing you used the brake hose clips that came off the old arm? I cant seem to buy them new anywhere

[@LarcsWorkshop]

@@Nutberg20 . Thanks . Yep 👍

[@mikazelenas4176]

Nice video. Thank lot.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

No probs, thanks for the comment 👍

[@MrGuardcaptain]

Hi there, thanks for such a useful series. Got the same issue with my Vivaro. Quick question. I see you say you don't recommend the set you bought from EBay because of poor track rod ends. I've already changed those on mine so only need the drop links and control arms- but the kit is still far cheaper than buying individual parts. Can you give an update on those parts please? If they are still OK after a year I'll order the EBay kit and bin the track rods. Thanks again. James

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, yep, everything else still seems to be ok👍.

[@MrGuardcaptain]

@@LarcsWorkshop Brilliant, thanks for the feedback. Think you've just saved me about £50. Videos are so helpful for DIYers like me, thanks and please keep up the good work.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

@@MrGuardcaptain . Thanks 👍

[@Nutberg20]

attempted this today but I’m struggling with the ball joint on the arm. I’ll pick up a separation fork and give it another go tomorrow but in moving the drive shaft slightly I’ve lost a very small amount of transmission fluid. How much trouble have I caused?

[@LarcsWorkshop]

@@Nutberg20 Personally I would drain the gearbox oil and renew it (if you haven't done it recently). If not, you'll have to get a dipstick and top it up to the correct level. It would be a good idea to ask the dealer the quantity of oil and type required as there are a few different gearboxes. Good luck sorting it out 🤞.

[@Nutberg20]

@@LarcsWorkshop Thankyou for your reply! Its recently had a new clutch so the fluid is fresh in last week. I got the arm on today along with drop links and track rod ends. All seems well with the van. Ready for the MOT. I shall check the levels and top up if needed. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

@@Nutberg20 Thanks, no problems 👍.

[@Kiltking]

Great work..! I can feel knocking vibes through the steering wheel on my van. And it pulls like crazy to the left. alignment didn’t work either. I’m sure this what I need to do. Nice work 👍🏻.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, good luck with your repair. Be ready for those tight bolts though 👍. Cheers Larcs.

[@martinparker6536]

probly bottom ball joint or arm bushes so jus get an arm or 2

[@georgestone8099]

Just reading the Haynes manual for my vivaro and it says only use the jack points that are next to the wheels to jack up the van.. But I put my 2 ton trolley jack under and at full extension the wheel doesn't even start to come off the ground. Jacked it from the sill too and bent it.. Where do you jack it from? Cheers!

[@LarcsWorkshop]

I normally jack it up from either the cross member behind the sill at the bottom of the 'B' pillar or under the front subframe, where it bolts to the body. Good luck sorting it out 🤞. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@crd883]

Cheers great video. Also see you are a Buell owner like myself.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks 👍. Yeah love the Buell, lots of character. Cheers Larcs

[@concernedcitizen8141]

Hi larcs i see you wouldnt recommended the kit ..ie track rods failing . Im looking on ebay at the wishbones have they held up ok ? Excellent videos 5⭐

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks 👌. The wishbones still look ok, but I've kept the old ones just in case 🤞. Cheers Larcs 👍.

[@jackself4774]

Where did you buy that kit mate I’ve recently brought a vivaro and am doing a project on it same as you guys mate and am using your videos for reference

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, I've put the links to what I bought in the description although I wouldn't recommend the arms as the ball joint rubbers didn't last very long. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@ClarkeysladII]

Have you got a link for the kit please?

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Hi, I have put the links to the parts in the video description, although I wouldn't recommend the arm kit as the rubber boots split within a few months. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@susansutton2012]

I am working my way through your videos. Up to now nothing too difficult for me but I think I will give this one a miss lol.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

It's only nuts and bolts, one really tight one mind😉. Got a big enough lever and you can loosen (or brake🙄) anything 😂. Cheers Larcs

[@sladie1]

Could you tell me where you puchased the kit please?

[@LarcsWorkshop]

I got the parts from eBay, the item numbers and links are in the video description. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@matthewhunt8871]

@@LarcsWorkshop Hi. How has the kit held up? I'm about to do this change myself to our 2007 Trafic and hope to only do it once!

[@LarcsWorkshop]

@@matthewhunt8871 . I was quite disappointed with the quality of the rubber boots on the track rod ends, I've had to replace them (the boots) already and they've been on there less than a year. The other parts have been ok. I wouldn't buy the same kit again. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@martinparker6536]

i noticed you used zero penetrating fluid on the job.......might of helped to soak that stubborn bugger overnight ?

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, I do generally use penetrating fluid, normally beforehand so don't tend to video it. Cheers Larcs.

[@ClankyRochet]

Just try to jack up the Primastar today and then realised the jack that I've bought won't jack up the van high enough.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Oh that's a pain 🙄.

[@KG-mg9yx]

Hi guys where are you based pls

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Somerset, UK. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@DownAvenueWay]

@@LarcsWorkshop how long did this take to do the near-side ? Off-side took an age on the one bolt alone, so I'm crossing fingers for both sides be simple. Darm knocking drives me crazy but went thro mot without an issue. Strange eh! I'm going change anyway for £100 & hopeful quick easy solution & quieter journey

[@LarcsWorkshop]

@@DownAvenueWay Good luck with the repair. It would have been a lot quicker if I didn't have to borrow some of the tools. Probably would have got it done in a morning. So much better and quieter to drive, especially after the alignment was done😃. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@DownAvenueWay]

@@LarcsWorkshop thnx , yea took 2days darn nuts 'n bolts. actually, in real time around 4hours Ur absolutely correct, get the tools ready along with others you won't release u will need. Saves time & "language"

[@LarcsWorkshop]

@@DownAvenueWay 😂Yeah, so true, good work👍. Cheers Larcs 😃

[@carpentermikko334]

Buell xb 2004

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Nice 👌