How to Replace Front Upper Control Arms 1988-02 GMC Sierra 1500

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Control arms are a crucial part of the suspension system of your vehicle. They not only carry the load of the vehicle to the wheel, but they typically also maintain its alignment. Control arms are typically large and strong, so you may be surprised it needs replacing. They contain rubber bushings for smoother rides at the cost of eventual wear, as well as integral ball joints that also wear. This video shows you how to install a new quality TRQ lower control arm in your 1988-2002 GMC K1500.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1988 GMC K1500
1989 GMC K1500
1990 GMC K1500
1991 GMC K1500
1992 GMC K1500
1993 GMC K1500
1994 GMC K1500
1995 GMC K1500
1996 GMC K1500
1997 GMC K1500
1998 GMC K1500
1999 GMC K1500
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00013
• Pocket Screwdriver
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00020
• 21mm wrench
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00043
• 22mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00266
• Pickle Fork
• Pliers
• Block of Wood
• Brake Grease
• Copper Anti-Seize
• Rust Penetrant
• 3/8 Inch Allen Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00006
• Hammer 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00091
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While TRQ strives to make the information provided in this video as accurate as possible, it makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or applicability of the content. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. All do-it-yourself projects entail some risk. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. TRQ is not responsible or liable for any loss damage (including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, or punitive), liability, claim, or any other injury or cause related to or resulting from any information posted in this video.

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@TRQ 3 года назад

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@catfishguy3822 3 года назад

Great job! Kept it positive and very easy to pause and follow.

@tramonlumpkins3131 3 года назад

How did you do this without using a single curse word 🤣🤣

@tallmex96 2 года назад

Maybe cause he’s a mechanic not a “let me save money DIY dad”

@lht5dy31 Год назад

Doesn’t look that difficult But I’ll count them in case.

@lht5dy31 Год назад

@@tallmex96 granted he edited this to 9 mins I did passenger side took me 4 hours Being that it was my first time

@omni201 2 месяца назад

I wish I could meet you all. You guys are always so upbeat, everything is explained in detail and you make it fun! Also, Sue if you read this, I love your hair and your accent! Marry me! 😍

@lht5dy31 Год назад

Thanks guys for this, over this past weekend I did this with no problems Out of everything, I’d say the Cotter pin was the most problematic. Not hard at all total of 8 hours and only intermediate knowledge.

@warrend4245 3 года назад

Great video.

@TRQ 3 года назад

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

@Gabriel-ib8lt 5 месяцев назад

Great video

@Amarcoba 2 года назад

Nice video!!

@bettemiller5898 4 года назад

verical?

@mruff53 3 года назад

Can you add tool list to your videos. Hate scanning to a new scene to see what size wrench I need 🤣🤣

@nickfarmer88 4 дня назад

I like the fact that they're clearly using a rust best truck too. I appreciate a good "How-to" vid, but some of these guys are filming from CA or down south where the cars never get rusty. Nof hating, just jealous 😂

@gregsly1247 Год назад

How did you hang the brake line as there is only one hole left open on the upper ball joint. I find it odd that the kit comes with two nuts and two bolts, yet only one open hole.

@fatbody 3 года назад

Bruh Killin it with the "you do you boo boo"

@TRQ 3 года назад

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

@henpie1912 Год назад

When doing that job do I need to take tension off the torsion bar first

@diannereyes3680 2 года назад

Great video! Is there a video for the lower control arm? Or are they the same process? Thanks 😊

@WhiteBuffalo187 7 месяцев назад

“You do you boo boo” 😂 I’m off here

@otoyayamaguchi9279 Год назад

Does this fit a 1988 gmc sierra slx 4x4? ...thanks

@toddcastle3926 2 года назад

Yea, let’s not forget about spraying all the nuts and bolts with penetrating oil prior to the job.

@anthonycarranza8342 Год назад

Do you have to grease anything on the control arms?

@darriushutchison5628 3 года назад

Anyone that does this make sure you buy the knock out tool to punch out the factory holes where the bolt goes thru upper control arm other wise you won't be able to align it trust me I learned hard way

@natandelgado398 3 года назад

Can you explain this a little bit more? I think I have this issue to align it.

@danielstorer5540 3 года назад

@@natandelgado398 where the A arm camber bolts go through the frame u may have to. Punch the hole out more it's Really not as bad as it sounds they made it so can if needed

@hedhigh520 3 года назад

What size wrench was used to remove the ball joint nut?

@pimpinthapen 3 года назад

I used a 1-1/16" wrench

@amishadowbanned6264 Год назад

I think the upper ball joint is a 18mm

@michaelmonsour4836 3 года назад

what size wrench is needed to remove the upper ball joint nut thanks

@danielgaetani483 3 года назад

Upper Ball Joint castle nut is 26mm. Worth it to get the ratcheting wrench on that too, very hard to reach zone. I've got an '89 Sierra rusted as hell so the cotter pin broke off inside the castle nut, but was able to get a hex shank 5/32 drill bit on extensions coming from under the frame in order to drill it out. Lots of oil, it's gonna want to snap the bit. Anyway got my castle nut off with a 1" (just about .02 too small and was a pain but decent in a pinch) but ordered the 26mm on Mcmaster to tighten it properly. Couldn't find this info anywhere even tried screen grabs from beginning and the end of the video, no luck. Also grease nut on the ball joint is 7mm.

@hedhigh520 3 года назад

@@danielgaetani483 thank you!

@crankedkeymafia5179 3 года назад

Does any one know what a vehricle is ?

@sdnative8562 3 года назад

Is it possible to bypass removing the rotor & caliper? & still access the upper control arm

@pimpinthapen 3 года назад

Not really, the rigid part if the brake line is in the water of removing the upper control arm ball joint nut. I tried to bypass that and it didn't work. Plus, if you're doing the upper, might as well change the lower balljoint at the same time.

@jeffwallace3791 2 года назад

Yes you can do it without removing caliper and brake components. Just support the lower control arm so the whole bottom assembly doesn't fall.

@chrissupport 7 месяцев назад

This doesn't look like my '93 Sierra.. control arms are stamped vs tubular, and I see no coil spring here. But THANKS for a great video. I'm curious about the 'offset washers that should be re-installed facing downi and if these affect camber. I've got to replace upper and lower control arms and, though know I'll need an alignment, hope to keep it about where it was.. also to learn about how it's set.

@TRQ 7 месяцев назад

+@chrissupport Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team. 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

@mruff53 2 года назад

Is this the same process as 97 k2500?

@michaelspearinjr.2508 3 года назад

What do I do if my upper control arm is rubbing against my shocks? I have a lift and that’s the upper control arm I have

@kaidenkubbernus5513 3 года назад

You need different control arms . Shouod have come with your lift

@hicksfred73 Год назад

well to start i need those center caps, No one anywhere can get them for me

@jayt8027 Год назад

What size is the lower bolt?????

@mauricetheguineapig8802 3 года назад

VEHRICLE

@ryleyjhampton 3 года назад

😂😂😂😂

@jonlipi9669 3 дня назад

i'm doing this to my veerkle.

@mikesanders4284 4 месяца назад

MY question is, is removing the caliper really necessary?

@rossd7317 3 года назад

Did you not have to release the tension from the torsion bar or am I doing way too much???

@thebrowns298 3 года назад

Torsion bar goes through lower A arm, so if you are doing the lower then yes you will need to

@glolife207 2 года назад

Can you put those arms on a c1500?

@gregrussell748 2 года назад

The four wheel drive is different dimensions. The 3500 two wheel drive is the same dimensions as the 1500 but the larger 3500 upper ball joint won't fit on the spindle (would have to modified).