Control Arm Replacement

[llll1l1ll]

I bet I could get my Dad to help me rig up a press (like we did last time). Otherwise, soap it is.

[3bvert]

also helps to emery cloth off the paint, where the cab slides on

[TheB1G Lebowski]

great im about to springs/shocks/struts and guess im gonna get a kit from bav auto for the sway bars. But at the same time im gonna replace the lower control arms, CABs, strut mounts/shock mounts, and tie rods. Is there any thing else i should think about getting to replace?

[browntown]

I've never been able to not tear the rubber with a pickle fork. Of course I've always used an air hammer instead of being gentle with a mallet.

[ThreeTwentyFissel]

am just about ready to replace similar parts except am replacing all underneath bushings since its a 20 someyear old car. What else should one look at while doing this kind of job?

[Fendego]

Just started this tonight. Honestly it feels like more work than when I replaced the engine. I've only got one side out cause the freakin old ball joint broke off in my hub and so I'm drilling it out. I got so fed up I decided to be done for the night. Its so annoying I wanna punch a baby but not really lol

[JGood]

am just about ready to replace similar parts except am replacing all underneath bushings since its a 20 someyear old car. What else should one look at while doing this kind of job?

Up front you have:
Tie rod ends
Control arm w/ inner and outer ball joints
Control arm bushing
Strut mounts

In the back:
Trailing arm bushings
Subframe bushings
Shock mounts

That's about it. Then you have motor and trans mounts. Then the driveshaft center support bearing and flex disk. That should be about it for rubber parts.

[llll1l1ll]

I just wanted to recap:

aside from the control arm ball joints (which come with the control arm), are there any other ball joints that I should be aware of?

[svn2002s]

Don't forget the diff bushing and maybe the muffler hangers.

[JGood]

I just wanted to recap:

aside from the control arm ball joints (which come with the control arm), are there any other ball joints that I should be aware of?

The tie rod ball joint is the only other ball joint on the car

[llll1l1ll]

Ah!

I guess I should just get a new tie-rod assembly for that side in case the ball joint is busted on the tie rod, then, eh?

[ThreeTwentyFissel]

Ah!

I guess I should just get a new tie-rod assembly for that side in case the ball joint is busted on the tie rod, then, eh?

***Yes sir! if your going to do work be sure is done right the first time!

[ThreeTwentyFissel]

Up front you have:
Tie rod ends
Control arm w/ inner and outer ball joints
Control arm bushing
Strut mounts

In the back:
Trailing arm bushings
Subframe bushings
Shock mounts

That's about it. Then you have motor and trans mounts. Then the driveshaft center support bearing and flex disk. That should be about it for rubber parts.

on the works...everything is ready for labor...:crazy:

[llll1l1ll]

Turns out I do not need a new control arm as my car no longer pulls so hard.

The pulling was due to my extremely worn tires which have been replaced with new ones.

Could use a toe adjustment, though.

[RoadHazard]

You will need new bushings. I'd recommend upgrading to at least the stock M3 bushings:

How do you align the hole when pressing the bushing onto the lollipop?