HOW TO--Replacing Upper Control Arm Chevy 2500HD

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In this video TDM replaces the upper control arm on a 2002 Chevrolet 2500HD with the 6.6 Liter Duramax
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@Theskenification 2 года назад

Been restoring an 02 LB7 and so far all your videos have been a huge help when I can't figure out what I'm doing lol Thanks a Million for putting all of these up Mike :D

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 2 года назад

Thanks for watching! I am glad the videos helped!

@chapinburgess3220 4 года назад

I was pressing out the top ball joint today and broke the seat of the control arm so I have to put in a new one. I have never done steering and suspension work before and figured it was time to jump in. 1st lesson learned is to take out the retainer ring on back of ball joint. I was worried with all the angles I could see marked there that I was going to royally screw this up. You made it very simple by marking the thing. It was easy in and easy out...so to speak. No sledge hammers and presses involved. I'll be back out tomorrow and finish my job. Thanks.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 4 года назад

Glad I could help!

@MrBluzhound Год назад

Thanks Mike. My hd2500 is an ‘04 and I just discovered the bottoms of both upper arms are Swiss cheese! Yes, New England truck. My 60-something year old patience and back were ready to cry uncle and pay someone to do this, but rust and all, your video demonstration pushed me over the edge. I’ll order the control arms now (for better or worse). 😎

@TheDisgruntledMechanic Год назад

Yeah I just hit the big 60 and actually I have more patience now then when I was younger! But back and knees aren't as good!

@wyattoneable 6 лет назад

I don't know Mike, you made that look pretty easy. It was a good day for you, no wrench was thrown in this video. :)

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

Editing does wonders!

@Beezy_Builds 3 года назад

I'm here too haha I have to replace mine on the service body

@markmarchand8376 3 года назад

I gotta tell you Mike, before I watch this video, I have to say that I really like your channel; I have subscribed and am finding that I go to your site more than any other when it comes to working on my GMC 2500HD Sierra.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 3 года назад

Thank you! That really means a lot!

@iivaridark6850 6 лет назад

Brake line end looked fabulous - well at least I think... :)

@ginakerry2588 10 месяцев назад

I saw that it was Moog part, I was surprised you didn't mention one brand versus another, as there are definitely some substandard parts out there in the marketplace. I had never given thought to what brand parts the shops put on my vehicle. I figured they'd get a decent quality pair because they don't want to do the job over again in a month or 2. But that's often not the case. 😒 Then I found a really good mechanic who swore by Moog parts and I've paid Attn to the suspension parts that go on my vehicles since then. Thanks for the video!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 10 месяцев назад

If it is a critical part (this meaning depends person) I go with OEM. I figured if the original went 10-12 years it is a pretty good return on investment to pay more for OEM. I don't recommend any brand over another, other than buying OEM. They all can make junk!

@diegorigamonte7105 3 года назад

Really good video man, good job and thanks a lot !

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 3 года назад

My pleasure!

@robinsonsauto 6 лет назад

Weld it 😂 classic! That would be an awesome staged video of You welding the new Ball joint and in walks Eric O. For those that recal the story. ☝️great job Mike

@SierraOne 6 лет назад

You LUCKY! That came apart way to easy. Eric O' never seems to have it so good! I'll soak mine for a week before I even attempt it, or maybe I'll get someone else to do it!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

I was very surprised it came apart as easily as it did as I think you heard in the video! One of the reasons I drag my feet to work on this stuff!!!

@jerzcnate 6 лет назад

Now now I'm more of an F150 kind of a guy even though I drive an Accord lol .... Great job and video Mike

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

TY!

@diydarkmatter 6 лет назад

dam mike i worked up a sweat watching you do that man time for a cold one and a sandwich . whoooo . you better get some of helgas sweet cooking brother . god bless ya both

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

thanks for stopping in dark!

@diydarkmatter 6 лет назад

no problem buddy . i learned something not that ill ever do that but i learned how its done lol . you made it look pretty easy .

@allcureman3403 6 лет назад

Good job Mike, I need to do the same on mine.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

Not a bad job!

@normansmith7806 6 лет назад

Good video Mike !!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

+N Smith TY!

@sirsweetness8332 6 лет назад

Should you torque on ground with wheel on so you don’t ruin new bushings?

@stuzman52 6 лет назад

Great work Mike and didn’t look to be too bad of a job!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

Nope no reason to be disgruntled on this one!

@AP9311 6 лет назад

With clever editing, Eric O approved job, hahaha!! You sure you're not Eric O? Lol lol 😆😆

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

+Josh Benney and if I don't edit well.......... haha!

@AP9311 6 лет назад

The Disgruntled Mechanic Haha Haha. Awesome job. With the tools you have, it's gravy! Nice one Mike!

@rl4889 2 года назад

Great video. Ty

@williamgreenwalt2411 Год назад

Thanks for the info

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 лет назад

Nice job mate

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

Thank you Leon. And no welder!

@diymisfit_Mechanic_UDX404 6 лет назад

I think one my boys Mark Vlll' s needs a an upper control arm. I can't wait. I changed one on his first Mark Vlll a few years ago, what a pita that was

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

It will make for a good video!

@throttlebottle5906 6 лет назад

make him change it, while you "boss" :))

@jetttskiman 3 года назад

Love it. Thanks.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 3 года назад

my pleasure!

@BigDog50001 6 лет назад

Thank goodness none of that Pico Scope mumbo jumbo! Air hammering rusty parts, now that’s what I want to see!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

Glad I could accommodate!

@BigGaz1953 6 лет назад

I didn't expect those bolts to move so easily mate. Way easier than having to press out the bushes.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

And for $45 USD when I know in a year I will replace again, why not get the whole assembly.

@throttlebottle5906 6 лет назад

the rubber will likely go first, if you keep it greased to death :)

@jamesoubre6752 Год назад

Great video much appreciated, but could I please get an identifier for the parts you used I have an 06 2500hd and I'm 100%sure theyre the same

@kingranchkennels 3 года назад

What ball joints and suspension parts do you like ? Brand wise ?

@97540. 3 года назад

Thanks for the video a lot details But I have silverado 3500 2003 Look pretty similar This can work the same?

@Mayday_zj 3 года назад

Not sure if you'll get this but I'm about to do this on my truck and I want to know if you had to unload the torsion bar before disassembly?

@peteypaisan9191 2 года назад

thank you brother

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@phonypony5.0 3 года назад

Sooooo what did you torque the upper cam bolts to ?

@kenman1717 6 лет назад

that looked pretty painless. I do those daily here in Alberta Canada, and very rarely do I get one that easy. i usually put new GM adjuster bolts in and cover them in antiseize to try to make it easier for the next time around. they way a lot of trucks get pounded in the oil patch and logging here, some times even GM and Moog balljoints only last about a year. Napa ones only last about 3 months.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

Yep that is why I was not looking forward to this job! but I am glad with how it went. And yes this is the Moog $45 USD assembly, so I figure I will be lucky to get a year out of it!

@ginakerry2588 10 месяцев назад

You expect only a year out of an upper control arm?? Sounds like that could get expensive in a hurry x2 control arms and paying a mechanic to do it. I was hoping that by getting a Moog part, I'd be good for another 12 years anyway . The OEM having lasted 18yrs. I don't take my 2WD truck off road if I can help it. I thought by buying a 3500 for 1500 style workload the parts would hold up...maybe not???

@leblife4ever 5 лет назад

anyone know what size the nut and bolt are on the control arms? mine are seized, and might have to cut them off. please and thanks

@GettinJunkDone 5 лет назад

Hey Mike, hope all is well! Question for you, my 2003 GMC Savana 3500 needs an upper control arm as well. Is it right that I can use this video is a basic step by step?

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 5 лет назад

Pretty much the same. I have sent you a little help to your email address.

@GettinJunkDone 5 лет назад

@@TheDisgruntledMechanic Got it! You're the man!!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 5 лет назад

Hey I wouldn't do that for just any Joe!!

@GettinJunkDone 5 лет назад

@@TheDisgruntledMechanic Long story short, I had new tires out on and off course they found a bad control arm. The quoted price for upper arms, right and left side, was almost $909! Like I usually do, I'm gonna do it myself. Thanks for the info!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 5 лет назад

@@GettinJunkDone yeah You can do that yourself and save big $$$$! be sure to video it!

@Jerseyhighlander 2 года назад

I think it's funny you think that truck is badly rusted. I mean yah, the frame/control arm and everything else looks like it's entombed in a 1/2" of mud but all the metal appears to still be intact. My 07 classic is rotting so bad I'm concerned about the metal brackets holding the control arms to the frame & plotting to weld new metal in there. Just pulled the bed to descale everything from the cab backward, replaced the center crossmember completely, welded new steel into the rear crossmember to save that, made a new shock mount for the rear crossmember, replaced the bumper that was nothing but a facade of chrome and plastic... Still have three or four body mount brackets that are nearly gone to be replaced. Where in the Northeast are you? I'm about to escape the Northwest of $hit Jersey to New Hampshire.

@throttlebottle5906 6 лет назад

@3:23 looked like fine thread self taping bolt? those are about the only ones that come out easy on any vehicle :)

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

You got it!!!

@b4322558 3 года назад

did u check the power ball joints or is there a vidoe on them as well i just changed upper ball joint and lower ball joint on 2004 chevy 2500hd 6.0 less work then taking the control aram off pressed the old one out and pressed the new one back in

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 3 года назад

Last time I pressed out an upper ball joint the new 1 fit in way too sloppy so I went with entire control arm this time. Lowers were already replaced. my video on it honestly isn't the best. The car doctor does an excellent video on lower ball joints on these trucks.

@dylankinch2735 6 лет назад

Hello mike im just curios what is it that u so for your regular job thank for the vids

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

+Dylan Kinch I am a mechanic but I work all on types of equipment from cranes, manlifts, forktrucks, electronic golf carts, regular vehicles, pumps, air compressors etc. Anything with an engine.

@scuba422123 6 лет назад

those plastic inserts keep the camber and castor set.... but still good to mark is there a difference from pb blaster to kroil or any of them? ave tested them in a video.... I don't know I think they are all the same

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

Where I work the millwrights are split on which is better. I find kroil and PB are my 2 go to for rust. Does one work better then the other? not sure but if one doesn't work I try the other.

@scuba422123 6 лет назад

yea...both pb and kroil from the 50s they been around awhile mike moog has bootless design on its ball joints now if you come across this its not missing the boot it fooled me!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

scuba422123 Yes and I am pretty sure NAPA has a line that doesn't have a boot also.

@scuba422123 6 лет назад

maybe that style is better.... I did have a moog ball joint on a Dakota that was a boot design....an upper... that leaked water in and the squeak! it lasted a year...well got paid to change it again! mike I saw a video I think your wife Helgas cooking she can cook! dude you are so lucky!!! I will subscribe

@scuba422123 6 лет назад

hey mike on the new ride...you can do a bolt on supercharger and the sweet air and do a vid......and leave mr scanner danner in the dust or the better way....crank out 60s tunes and just cruise!!! I would go with the later

@Ivo-- 6 лет назад

Might have to weld it haha.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

; )#

@ozzstars_cars 6 лет назад

Handles almost good as new I bet.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

Like a new corvette! almost! Ok maybe just like a 2500HD truck! HAHA!

@myemail2005 4 года назад

Any specific way the control arm bolts should face? Nut out or inside? I could see your way being easier to aligne if you use a socket with the tire on.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 4 года назад

As a rule I usually try to put them back the same way I took them off. Unless there is a good reason to change that. (such as ease of access)

@myemail2005 4 года назад

@@TheDisgruntledMechanic Thanks for replying! I don't know which way they went though!!! The "mechanic" cut them out because they were frozen the their sleeve! Note to others: Take BEFORE pictures so you know how things were.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 4 года назад

Is it the same exact vehicle as mine? If so you should be able to see how I put them back in. I have not watched the video in awhile and it has been awhile since I did the video!

@Mr.Beastforpresident 5 лет назад

Mike how were the bushings, still good? You showed us how the balljoint was bad but didn't see the bushings

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 5 лет назад

I knew I was replacing the whole control are so I did not really check the bushings. I use this for snow plowing so I was sure changing them was a good idea.

@Mr.Beastforpresident 5 лет назад

The Disgruntled Mechanic Makes sense to me. Mike, Do you find you get inner tire wear when driving with snowplow? It would seem like the added weight it would make the tires camber inwards, could be wrong. I live in the South, I've never even seen a snow plow in person, only on videos. It must be beautiful there when it snows but, seems more expensive taking into account vehicles don't last as long as they potentially could with rust. There's a 2012 Chevy diesel truck on RU-vid with over a Million miles. Carol Judice on RU-vid has over a Million as well on a 5.7 Vortec gas. It should be a law that Auto Manufacturers put a ( real ) rust proof coating that ( actually works ) , on vehicles sold where there's salt & snow. I've seen on RU-vid and heard Fluid film vehicle treatment helps with rust. $30-$50,000 for a vehicle doesn't come easy around here. Then added tax and loan interest doesn't help

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 5 лет назад

no unusual tire wear but the vehicle needs worn parts to replaced or it will cause wear on tires and many other parts. And yes I did a video on getting my truck Krown rustproofed. I know it won't stop it but hope it slows it down!

@jjwhitedog 4 года назад

Curious as to why you wouldn't change the lower ctl arm, or at least the lower ball joint at the same time. Chances are it was, or will be due as well.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 4 года назад

Because it was done about a year and half earlier and showed no sign of failure. Thanks for the question.

@hinkyazSTEVE 4 года назад

@@TheDisgruntledMechanic But a control arm replacement is so cheap, it only makes sense to do both while you're in there. But I guess if you want to save 64 bucks, that's the place to do it

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 4 года назад

if it is only a year and a half old and the last one lasted 10 years I still say no need to replace it but anyone can do it as they see fit!

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 лет назад

0:47😁😁😁😁

@SierraOne 6 лет назад

ETCG?

@ozielmaldonado79 3 года назад

My ball joint still has some play. What could be the cause ? I tightened everything back up and it’s still loose

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 3 года назад

After replacing the ball joint it is loose? I would say a bad new ball joint!

@ozielmaldonado79 3 года назад

The Disgruntled Mechanic thanks

@glyshorts9107 5 лет назад

I watched this in hopes of getting the torqe spec:/ good job though

@SteveRobReviews 6 лет назад

Looks way too easy Mike did you edit some out. LOL Ok you had the truck rust proofed 6 months ago and its looks all gone :) Im not a believer in that stuff , sure it helps but it just doesn't last for the times i've had it done.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

Steve, what me edit????? come come now! I am going to get the rust stuff done the 2nd time because it is only 1/2 the price. I think it is mostly gone off the truck but I want to give it a chance.

@jay.wright4920 3 года назад

Factory specs ? ..my truck was a hell of a lot harder then yours. Air hammer wouldn't remove the bolts i had to cut them out and order new bolts 😤😤😭😭

@EXOVCDS 6 лет назад

That didn't put up a fight at all... lucky!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

+Thomas EXOVCDS so disappointing, right! Haha!

@daviddelle774 2 года назад

I thought I remembered you doing this awhile back. And since I'm having to do both of mine, I thought I'd check yours again. I think YOU CHEATED! Somehow that rust is not real PA. rust! Everything under my truck is stuck together until it breaks off. Nothing cooperates like all your fasteners did. NOTHING! JK. Thanks for giving me the confidence to do it on my own.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 2 года назад

Oh it was PA rust. Sometimes you just get lucky!

@papahoe6718 6 лет назад

Good deal Weasel pee👍👍

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

My dad always said the weasel piss was the best for rusted parts!

@papahoe6718 6 лет назад

The Disgruntled Mechanic HE IS RIGHT(RESPECTFULLY)

@susanwiddig3397 5 лет назад

my 2001 van looks nothing like that and way too hard to do , no space , my control arm is solid piece , not bar like . it suxs

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 5 лет назад

+Susan Widdig sorry my video isn't going to help you.

@mediaguy4037 6 лет назад

Attack of the rusted bolts! Arghhh

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 лет назад

Always fun!!

@caliguy1500 5 лет назад

Hey man this is not a dodge...its a chevy bro, why are you expecting everything to be so difficult? 🤣

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 5 лет назад

True!

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 лет назад

1st 😁😁😁

@BrandonJ.88 3 года назад

He pre loosened before the video.....duhhhhhh

@hellwithit 5 лет назад

Dude! Under coat man. Jeezzus h Christ

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 5 лет назад

watch my video on Krown. Guess you don't live in the rust belt.

@greasemonkeymechanic1 6 лет назад

Ewww Moog 🤢

@greasemonkeymechanic1 6 лет назад

The Disgruntled Mechanic When it comes to suspension components like ball joints and ujoints I don't mess with anything other than Dana Spicer. Buying the whole control arm I've had decent luck with napas proline Ive just had to many issues with Moog to even mess with them anymore.

@greasemonkeymechanic1 6 лет назад

The Disgruntled Mechanic Around my parts Moog and precision suspension parts are the value grade, bottom of the rung parts. Personally I like to do a job once so I always buy the top of the line parts, especially on a work vehicle. I do agree with you on replacing the entire control arm and not messing with aftermarket parts that dont want to fit though.