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Adjustable Upper Control Arm Installation: Infiniti/Nissan 

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Here's how to install adjustable upper control arms on an Infiniti or Nissan.
When a vehicle's suspension is modified or out of alignment, adjustable suspension components must be installed to bring the vehicle's tires back into alignment.
Notably on vehicles with double-wishbone front suspension, the lower control arm sits at an angle when the vehicle is lowered. The upper control arm follows that angle, causing the steering knuckle to pivot outward. This is called a camber angle change, which can cause excessive tire wear on the inside edges of the tire.
To combat this, an adjustable upper control arm, of which the ball joint can slide outward is installed to bring the tire contact back perpendicular to the road surface. The upper control arm also has caster angle adjustability.
In this video, adjustable upper control arms are installed onto an Infiniti G37x. The procedure is the same for the Infiniti G35, G35x, G37, EX35, G25, M35, M45, Q50, Q60 and Nissan 350Z and 370Z.
The upper control arm is held on by a 14mm pinch bolt and two 14mm bushing bolts. To free the rear bushing bolt, depending on the suspension installed, the coilover must be unbolted from the strut tower, and the lower control arm either pried down or jacked up to get the bolt to clear the spring. The same trick works to reinstall the bolt.
Adjustments to the new control arm are controlled by a caster plate (which is rotated in 12 different positions) and a ball joint that slides on a track. The ball joint is positioned roughly where the OEM control arm ball joint is (a measurement from the bushing to ball joint distance will confirm this initially) and the ball joint nut secures it in place.
Once installed onto the vehicle, the wheel is installed and the vehicle can be put on an alignment rack. The caster is controlled by moving the ball joint outward/inward, then the 27mm nut is snugged. On lowered vehicles, final adjustment torque must be achieved with the control arm loosed away from the knuckle, since a torque wrench cannot clear the fender to torque it to 120 ft-lb.
The upper control arms used in this video were from Mevotech, part numbers CMS301148 and CMS301147.

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Комментарии : 155   
@plowboy5220
@plowboy5220 6 лет назад
I am grateful that your videos show you doing your work for the first time, and that you have NOT done a (complete) TRIAL RUN. Even though you are very mechanically inclined, you still run into problems that you must overcome. And you don't delete that portion of the video. THANK YOU for that. It gives hope to the rest of us.
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
Thanks, I learned that audience appreciates that from my honda ball joint video, I'll try to keep my fails going forward to teach the audience what not to do.
@IAMFOOZY
@IAMFOOZY 4 года назад
That toothbrush is gonna becoming more legendary than ChrisFix's soapy water
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 4 года назад
Lol Fame is the game
@xcaliburG37S
@xcaliburG37S 5 лет назад
I was hesitant about doing this myself. But after watching your video Im ready to do this! Originally I paid a shop to put on aftermarket adjustable camber arms, but now the bushings have gone bad, so this time I want to do this myself. Your video is clear about doing it including the issue with the 2 bolts on the arm hinge by coilover. Thanks!
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 5 лет назад
I'm glad it helped you. What arms are you using on your G37?
@xcaliburG37S
@xcaliburG37S 5 лет назад
@@speedkar99 , SPC Eibach Arms. Ill have to get a press at AutoZone to push out old bearings. Now I see why people just replace the entire arms. 😂
@MIKEMARBLES
@MIKEMARBLES 3 года назад
You explained that on an Collegiate level well done.. I almost felt smart listening to you 🤓
@revolutionday1
@revolutionday1 6 лет назад
Happy to see somebody else uses Mevotech parts! Great stuff!
@rizocars6115
@rizocars6115 4 года назад
IS SPC
@latino914
@latino914 4 года назад
Any issues with these? I heard of premature wear on ball joints and issues with slippage as well.
@ipodmasterguythatlik
@ipodmasterguythatlik 5 лет назад
100K soon man, great video!
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 5 лет назад
Thanks, yup I'm looking forward to it
@scose
@scose 6 лет назад
the welds on the aftermarket part are big stress concentrations. OEM part has no sharp edges, looks like it was designed using finite element methods to maximize strength/weight. always a little sad to get a quality downgrade when replacing a part... but there is no OEM equivalent here...
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
Your right, except the aftermarket part is overdesigned, so while technically under heavy stress the welds are where it's not going to fail
@AlexxanderOnYoutube
@AlexxanderOnYoutube 5 лет назад
hope our brother doesnt get killed one day from all your interventions
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 5 лет назад
Hahaha I hope not but at least he will get payback
@Ddffgghhjj
@Ddffgghhjj 4 года назад
I just got these put on. I first put all 4 lowers and tried to align it but they said they couldn’t get the front camber right. I put these same upper mevos on with a new rack and outers and now my car just better than it ever has!
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 4 года назад
Yep the adjustable uppers help alot with the camber!
@erikllanos3906
@erikllanos3906 3 года назад
i have these just waiting to put them on. Ive had alot of front inner tire wear being lowered. The rears have actually been fine. Summer tires arent cheap!
@protoslashwyl
@protoslashwyl 6 лет назад
beefy steel is worse than the light aluminium right
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
Depends how you look at it...if the OE is using aluminum then the forces aren't great enough to justify the steel, although the steel is technically stronger
@radioraheem1881
@radioraheem1881 3 года назад
Preciate the video mane! Ordering my SPC Fronts as we speak!
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 3 года назад
Awesome. Make sure you get an alignment unlike my brother haha
@rickt2419
@rickt2419 6 лет назад
Ding Ding Ding, Thumbs Up! Thank you!
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
Your welcome
@SpriteWithNoIce
@SpriteWithNoIce 2 месяца назад
Where do the bumpstops go ? Wish you included that
@eriknobles3946
@eriknobles3946 6 лет назад
I have a 07 mercedes e550 n my driver's side wheel is pushed inward could it be the upper control arm? If so do they have the adjustable control arms 4 Mercedes-Benz
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
Pushed outward relative to the other side? Or to the fender? Either way take the car for an alignment and check if anything is bent.
@abdulazeez.98
@abdulazeez.98 6 лет назад
8:11 your poor brother 😂😂
@vinomafia
@vinomafia 6 лет назад
Is this aftermarket modification only used on an Infiniti G or Z when the car is lowered? Will this correct the camber on a 2005 G35 that is not lowered? My camber is not running at a straight flat run utilizing the entire flat surface of the tire. Your feedback will be highly appreciated. Thanks
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
Yes this will help with the known camber issues of the Z / G35 platform
@Ddffgghhjj
@Ddffgghhjj 4 года назад
I had to get these for my car and I am stock height stock everything not lowered. 2dr fyi
@royalcybermombasa
@royalcybermombasa 4 года назад
Today you didn't use your brothers frozen underware😂😂
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 4 года назад
Because on this day it was summer hot
@ChrisSglimbeaelectricfingers
@ChrisSglimbeaelectricfingers 2 месяца назад
I see the prelloads on bolts ❤
@VinzofTay30
@VinzofTay30 6 лет назад
Another great video!
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
Glad you enjoyed it
@MinhNguyen-wk5fr
@MinhNguyen-wk5fr 6 лет назад
Say it aint so. Am i being grace by another of your video after 2 week of hiatus? Lol :-)
@carmast3r
@carmast3r 6 лет назад
I've been waiting longer for him to actually do the vid so I can finally go for an alignment ;)
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
Go for your alignment now bro
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
Hey I'm trying to keep the videos going!
@joefraenza9723
@joefraenza9723 5 лет назад
so I just installed these control arms along with all other control arms and coilovers on my 03 g35. im having some issues with my caster being off. other than that, everything is great. upper control arm quality seems good so far.
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 5 лет назад
Yep, these arms are working great, thanks
@picordu4478
@picordu4478 3 года назад
Any update? What about bushing and balljoint?
@milsgarage
@milsgarage 4 года назад
Cheers to the toothbrush 🤣 Subbed. 👍
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 4 года назад
Thanks
@steevegmtech7326
@steevegmtech7326 7 месяцев назад
Can you use those to fix your Camber after an accident where the wheel is tilted inward a little bit
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 7 месяцев назад
Yes but that means something else bent
@steevegmtech7326
@steevegmtech7326 7 месяцев назад
@@speedkar99 I think the upper control arm bracket is bent
@ChrisSglimbeaelectricfingers
@ChrisSglimbeaelectricfingers 2 месяца назад
Do you have to preload the bolts?
@cbgames7317
@cbgames7317 3 года назад
Very good video. Thank you!
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 3 года назад
You are welcome. Have you lowered your G/Z?
@user-tx7tw9yc6m
@user-tx7tw9yc6m 6 лет назад
I like to watch your videos, you're so funny
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
Funny? How so...I'm just being myself 😁
@SpecialAgentDepak
@SpecialAgentDepak 2 года назад
Extremely helpful vid thx for the help!
@iTerencexD
@iTerencexD 4 года назад
Very informative video 👌🏽
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 4 года назад
Thanks
@stascomputer
@stascomputer Год назад
Good video but! You should tighten this type of suspenssion componenets under load ! this bushings require it !!!!!! this ball joint had to be tighten under load too..
@immanuelamo5168
@immanuelamo5168 6 лет назад
good job thanks
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
Your welcome
@picordu4478
@picordu4478 3 года назад
Could you give an update since the video is 2 years old? Many other company loom cheap and this one look good.
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 3 года назад
It's still on the car and it's my brother's daily. No issues
@picordu4478
@picordu4478 3 года назад
@@speedkar99 they seems well build. I mean I was looking for other models but everyone was saying they have noise issues after months...
@johnwick860
@johnwick860 3 года назад
next review, aftermarket upper control arm, suspension and shock absorbers for 4x4 vehicles like the Toyota Hilux
@immanuelamo5168
@immanuelamo5168 6 лет назад
I wish you make your video little bit longer to catch up information obviously. we are appreciate
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
Thanks for the suggestion but I don't want to make it long and boring for other viewers
@bendoherty7721
@bendoherty7721 3 года назад
Can’t believe you put the nut on upside down and completed the install. The washer will just move to where you tightened it up
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 3 года назад
Which nut? The ball joint?
@bendoherty7721
@bendoherty7721 3 года назад
Compare 3.50 to 5.54
@Carpenter95
@Carpenter95 3 года назад
Can the alignment shop adjust the camber while the wheels are still on?
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 3 года назад
They are supposed to but on these it's a bit tricky because at suspension height, it's tight against the fender liner.
@B140C61
@B140C61 6 месяцев назад
please do a mechanical review on this car!
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 месяцев назад
I did. Check out my Q50 review.
@B140C61
@B140C61 6 месяцев назад
nice! i subscribed to you long time back. always liked your videos it was untill this video where i realized you're from Ontario! I'm here from AB! 👋
@redlinemsa
@redlinemsa 3 года назад
Is that your brothers toothbrush also? Poor guy. 😁
@juanagustin4897
@juanagustin4897 4 года назад
Got mine today! Looks a lot like spc control arms. Quick question can you use thread lock for the ball joint ?
@juanagustin4897
@juanagustin4897 4 года назад
And what’s the purpose of bump stop? Where does it go
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 4 года назад
Yes you can.
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 4 года назад
Did you get Mevotech parts?
@juanagustin4897
@juanagustin4897 4 года назад
speedkar99 no i got spc but they look exactly the same!
@jdmDC2ftw
@jdmDC2ftw 5 лет назад
How have the mevotech control arms held up(ball joints and overall build)? I heard they are rebranded spc arms. I'm looking at their adjustable ones for the gs300.
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 5 лет назад
They held up great, it's only been a few months
@Carpenter95
@Carpenter95 3 года назад
Should I just stick with 0 degrees of caster?
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 3 года назад
Go with the manufacturer spec
@TelloDIY
@TelloDIY 2 года назад
I have the same issue on my infiniti qx70...after lowering the car both front and back wheels have this angle issue. What do you recommend for the back wheels
@Demetri98
@Demetri98 4 года назад
Does g37x and g37 use the same upper control arm? Awd and rwd? Thanks for any reply
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 4 года назад
Upper yes. Lower is different
@pekomsmink
@pekomsmink 4 года назад
My 350z shakes steering wheel and makes a noticeable clunking noise that seems to be coming from the drivers footwell possibly coming from the front suspension, it also pulls to the side , I went to an alignment shop and they told me the front right caster was off and that I would need to get a set of these adjustable control arms to correct it, what is the difference in replacing it with an OEM pair so I can get it back to stock specs as opposed to going aftermarket?
@josers265
@josers265 Год назад
Why didn’t you install the bumper spacers?
@sapboi104
@sapboi104 4 года назад
Nice video just installed some on my g35 major fail... When I turn my steering wheel I hear clunking noise
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 4 года назад
What brand
@sapboi104
@sapboi104 4 года назад
Z1
@hackdeez1075
@hackdeez1075 3 года назад
Did you ever figure it out?
@sapboi104
@sapboi104 3 года назад
Yes me and my guy had them on the wrong sides. left was on the right and vise versa
@elmangador7
@elmangador7 3 года назад
Question, Did you ever have A issue with the upper arm hitting the car frame ?
@samuelksteffen
@samuelksteffen 6 лет назад
Hey how do you find EWD and workshop manuals for a car? Can they be found online? I am working on a 2004 KIA Optima, and those manuals would be super helpful.
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
All data or Google search Toyota has TIS techinfo website, maybe Kia has something similar.
@samuelksteffen
@samuelksteffen 6 лет назад
Thanks for the leads! The All data website looks promising, and I just found Kia's KGIS website. I Really appreciate your videos btw! Your work ethic really shines through!
@fredito60
@fredito60 4 года назад
My upper ball joint won't seat properly in the steering knuckle 🤦🏾‍♂️
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 4 года назад
It might need the persuation hammer
@alexsaam2696
@alexsaam2696 2 года назад
Fortune favors the bold not brave
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 2 года назад
Ok
@kermets
@kermets 6 лет назад
WTF no one notice the washer under the adjusting nut does not even fit the ball joint stud diameter ?
@kermets
@kermets 6 лет назад
Makes Sense thanks for the reply.......
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
Thanks for the tip
@cabir3378
@cabir3378 6 лет назад
No need of any lube for that adjusting area?
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
No, there's enough slack in there already
@cabir3378
@cabir3378 6 лет назад
speedkar99 thanks for the info... :)
@Tarekghorbel
@Tarekghorbel 2 года назад
Where can I buy this lower and upper arm?
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 2 года назад
Rockauto
@joedano5749
@joedano5749 2 года назад
camber bolt installed upside down fyi
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 2 года назад
Thanks
@juanagustin4897
@juanagustin4897 4 года назад
Is the same for spc control arms?
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 4 года назад
Yes
@icecool85
@icecool85 6 лет назад
Hey I have a question if you dont mind
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
I have an answer if you don't mind
@Marrda
@Marrda 3 года назад
What about rear wheel alignment?
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 3 года назад
See my suspension rebuild video on this G37. We put in some adjustable rear links and bolts.
@Marrda
@Marrda 3 года назад
@@speedkar99 I searched your Playlist and I don't see it
@oskarkarrera
@oskarkarrera 3 года назад
Ah man, my bad I have 09M35HR7AT i really need 2 figure this out ☹️🤦🏻‍♂️
@AlexMedina567
@AlexMedina567 4 года назад
Are upper control arm the same for g37 coupe?
@seungjoon2037
@seungjoon2037 6 лет назад
I dont really care !!! Hahaha Good video :) thanks
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
It's my brother's car
@carmast3r
@carmast3r 6 лет назад
8:09 Yo what the heck, no wonder my car's pulling to the left
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
Haha sorry bro
@kailani112
@kailani112 4 года назад
What brand is the UCA?
@fabiancarrillo1134
@fabiancarrillo1134 2 года назад
How well did these hold up?
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 2 года назад
Still on the car today
@AngelMartinez-ok7bg
@AngelMartinez-ok7bg 4 года назад
how do I buy this?
@rememberelvis
@rememberelvis 5 лет назад
Nut round wrong way
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 5 лет назад
How so?
@rememberelvis
@rememberelvis 5 лет назад
speedkar99 notice the washer is to big for the bolt it’s because the nut goes the other way so it sits inside the washer get me ?
@rememberelvis
@rememberelvis 5 лет назад
And before you take it apart it was the correct way
@Carpenter95
@Carpenter95 3 года назад
Nice toothbrush
@koachs77
@koachs77 Год назад
I would have pushed it all the way to the outside ,
@baskorotejo92
@baskorotejo92 6 лет назад
toothbrush!!!
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
Gotta love it
@melchrisrian7957
@melchrisrian7957 6 лет назад
👍
@Forged407
@Forged407 2 года назад
Wow
@muadhshariff5703
@muadhshariff5703 6 лет назад
Assalamualaikum
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
Hey thanks for watching 😁
@perez9619
@perez9619 6 лет назад
>Lowered Altima, waste of money.
@carmast3r
@carmast3r 6 лет назад
Bruh, it's clearly a maxima
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
G37 is based on the FM platform, nothing to do with Altima and Maxima
@ichigo5929
@ichigo5929 6 лет назад
3rd
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
Wow your fast to respond
@rizocars6115
@rizocars6115 5 лет назад
These look cheap to me really
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 5 лет назад
Ah they felt pretty strong compared to OE
@rickyao2468
@rickyao2468 6 лет назад
First!
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 6 лет назад
Thanks for being #1
@Pinkielover
@Pinkielover 4 года назад
why bother its a nissan. junk it or buy a moped. good video otherwise.
@speedkar99
@speedkar99 4 года назад
True. But it's not my car.
@68camarorsss33
@68camarorsss33 6 лет назад
I use to do all this dumb crap to my cars....then I decided to buy a real car
@latino914
@latino914 4 года назад
Driving a chevrolet is worst than driving a Kia. You would look better on a 🚲
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