changing control arm??

[nicky51]

Just a quick question. Do i need special tools to change my control arm? how hard is it and can i do it with a jack... Thanks..

[LivingLegend06]

Control arms are a pain to get out of the control arm bushings. Make sure you have grease and a table vise and some upper body strength to get them on/off.

[caliGreen]

taking the control arm is easy just a couple of bolts.. takeing the bushing out and replacing it is a bitch unless you have a press

[nicky51]

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But since im getting a new control arm doesnt it come with the bushings on it?

[nicky51]

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But since im getting a new control arm doesnt it come with the bushings on it? So i shouldnt have to deal with it or am i wrong... Thanks..

[jlevie]

But since im getting a new control arm doesnt it come with the bushings on it?

Nope

[FredK]

If you decide to do the job, please exercise caution and support the car with jack stands, not just a jack.

[caliGreen]

If you decide to do the job, please exercise caution and support the car with jack stands, not just a jack.

indeed safty first.

yeah you just need to replace it.. so it will pretty easy. not as easy as oil change but do able

[nicky51]

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Ok thanks for the info guys. i will definitely use stands.

[HarryPotter]

Pretty sure new control arms come with fresh ball joints pressed in just not the CAB. Rent a 3 jaw puller from autozone or discount makes getting the CAB off a piece of cake.