Working on you own stuff is always better then paying someone else , you save tons of money, and you learn how stuff works, and all your friends love you, hey can you do my lift, my brakes, my starter, my alternater, shocks, exhaust ,and Hey ill give you beer, lol!!!
Nice job dude. I did my timing job at 179k due to the infamous tick. Went melling 340hv as well. And did the roller followers, lash adjusters, all other ford parts. Went with 2v steel tensioners. Been running like a champ ever since. I’m at like 200k now.
Good job Jay- I have the Bilstein leveling kit up front and Bilstein shocks on the rear. I have Moog upper and lower ball joints on both sides- no problems
Jay, first I just want to say I love your truck. I have an 08 FX2, it’s black. A lot of the mods or upgrades I have done are based off of your truck. Today I just installed the same upper control arms. So far they’re awesome except for one thing. I drove it around the block and I’m pretty sure the tire rubbed the right side (passenger) while making a right turn. I have a 2.5 level and 33’s on stock 20 inch wheels. I know your truck has wheel spacers but does your brothers? If not do you know if he has a rubbing issue? I’m guessing now I need wheel spacers. I was trying to avoid getting them. I like the look of them just worry about dependability.
It should help alot, when you lift trucks their always issues with other components being effected, but hey being stock like everybody else gets boring, lol!!!
Hey Jay, so I have a truck just like you and i got the 2 1/2 as you did... So those thicker upper control arms work way better?.. need a lil help on my 2006 lariat... And want it to run better... Will it be ok to put those?
What’s link on upper control arms I have 2inch level kit shocks and bds upper control and rubs upper control arms rub spring badly like right up against spring
KSP 0-2inch Upper Control Arms Compatible with Ford F-150, Suspension Kits Tubular Black Arms Alignment Lift 0 to 2” for 2004-2020 F150, Replacement Factory/Stock Suspension Arms, 2nd Generation a.co/d/3VZp8vu
If you end up doing a timing job use all Ford components from the dealer. They are much more expensive but I had a Cloyes phaser spin on me 10 miles into a test drive. Something about the 5.4 and aftermarket parts don’t seem to play well with each other for some reason
Thanks for the informative video, I am a new subscriber, and look forward to Future progress on your F-150. How do you like your two and a half inch spacers, I will be installing my two and a half inch supreme suspension spacers, over the holiday weekend, how is your ride quality, is it much different than stock? I have a 2016 f150 4x4, I will be upgrading to a Fox coilover setup sometime next year, but for now just so I can clear the big meats I just bought, I'm going with a 2.5 inch spacer, I hope all will be well because I love my truck!
I worked in a factory full and went to college full time as well as doing side jobs detailing vehicles and what not! Now I am a service writer at interstate 69 Motorsports in Union City TN 🤙🏻
Just installed these and a 2.5 level up front. Noticed some squealing of the tires afterwards. Did you have to do an alignment after doing this? Thinking my lower arms are a little in.
3inch level is almost too much on these trucks, but these control arms will help with the angle, but still probably have some premature wear on the ball joint. 2.5 inch level is about max you can go. It’ll tear Axel boots from the steep angle as well
Working on you own stuff is always better then paying someone else , you save tons of money, and you learn how stuff works, and all your friends love you, hey can you do my lift, my brakes, my starter, my alternater, shocks, exhaust ,and Hey ill give you beer, lol!!!
Nice job dude. I did my timing job at 179k due to the infamous tick. Went melling 340hv as well. And did the roller followers, lash adjusters, all other ford parts. Went with 2v steel tensioners. Been running like a champ ever since. I’m at like 200k now.
No issues with the 2V tensioners? I was unaware they worked for the 3vs as well
@@JayThompson25 yea I run 2v cast iron tensioners as well no issues
You much did the timing job run you? I have the tick aswell lol
Good job Jay- I have the Bilstein leveling kit up front and Bilstein shocks on the rear. I have Moog upper and lower ball joints on both sides- no problems
Glad to see this sharp looking Ford is getting some TLC.
I would buy these arms if the ball joint crossed to a Moog part number.
Jay, first I just want to say I love your truck. I have an 08 FX2, it’s black. A lot of the mods or upgrades I have done are based off of your truck. Today I just installed the same upper control arms. So far they’re awesome except for one thing. I drove it around the block and I’m pretty sure the tire rubbed the right side (passenger) while making a right turn. I have a 2.5 level and 33’s on stock 20 inch wheels. I know your truck has wheel spacers but does your brothers? If not do you know if he has a rubbing issue? I’m guessing now I need wheel spacers. I was trying to avoid getting them. I like the look of them just worry about dependability.
It should help alot, when you lift trucks their always issues with other components being effected, but hey being stock like everybody else gets boring, lol!!!
i just got these for my truck torqued them to spec but they still move up and down is that normal?
What do you think, guys?
How are they holding up now?
Hey Jay, so I have a truck just like you and i got the 2 1/2 as you did... So those thicker upper control arms work way better?.. need a lil help on my 2006 lariat... And want it to run better... Will it be ok to put those?
These definitely helped my ride quality for sure
Jay what year is that truck? it says 2004 2008 on the title of the video. The F150 badge on the driver's side was not for a 2004-2008 F150 truck.
It’s a 2007 with new style badges
How did you get the bottom strut to line up? I couldn’t find a pry at big enough!
Harbor freight carriers a set a pry bars that work pretty good, but I pry down on the LCA through the hole it has and slide the shock in that way
my upper control arm is rubbing with my coils on my 3” lift. will these UCA’s give me more clearance?
They will give you more, but might still rub a bit with 3inch they’re close for a 2.5
These are junk.. the bushing wore out on both side in less than 15k front wheels move front to back
Replace the bushings???
Does it make the truck sit higher with the 2-4 inch ksp even with the leveling kit on there?
It doesn't really add any lift, it mainly helps with axel angles giving you a better ride and making sure you won't have problems down the road
2.5 or 3" ?
What’s link on upper control arms I have 2inch level kit shocks and bds upper control and rubs upper control arms rub spring badly like right up against spring
KSP 0-2inch Upper Control Arms Compatible with Ford F-150, Suspension Kits Tubular Black Arms Alignment Lift 0 to 2” for 2004-2020 F150, Replacement Factory/Stock Suspension Arms, 2nd Generation a.co/d/3VZp8vu
If you end up doing a timing job use all Ford components from the dealer. They are much more expensive but I had a Cloyes phaser spin on me 10 miles into a test drive. Something about the 5.4 and aftermarket parts don’t seem to play well with each other for some reason
Thanks for the advice!
Thanks for the informative video, I am a new subscriber, and look forward to Future progress on your F-150. How do you like your two and a half inch spacers, I will be installing my two and a half inch supreme suspension spacers, over the holiday weekend, how is your ride quality, is it much different than stock? I have a 2016 f150 4x4,
I will be upgrading to a Fox coilover setup sometime next year, but for now just so I can clear the big meats I just bought, I'm going with a 2.5 inch spacer, I hope all will be well because I love my truck!
Thanks for the support! And hardly any difference over stock! They definitely make the truck look way better in my opinion as well!
Can you use those without it making the truck higher I don’t want to change the height
How well have these held up? I am needing such a control arm for my '12 F150.
No complaints thus far!
@@JayThompson25still good?
nice job, a little choppy and excited but loved it.
You can also undo the sway bar end link is how I did mine with a 2 inch level
Did your 35 rub the upper
May I ask what do you do for work to be able to afford modding your truck like this?
I worked in a factory full and went to college full time as well as doing side jobs detailing vehicles and what not! Now I am a service writer at interstate 69 Motorsports in Union City TN 🤙🏻
Just installed these and a 2.5 level up front. Noticed some squealing of the tires afterwards. Did you have to do an alignment after doing this? Thinking my lower arms are a little in.
Yes, anytime suspension components are changed an alignment is recommended
Had to check cuz I put the 2.5” pucks on and noticed that with the 2-4” lift arms my lca’s are in. I’ll fix that here very soon
How they holding up as of now? Looking to get a pair
No issues to date!
I have an 06 and the uppers touch the struts at ride hight I was told it has a 3” level how do I fix this
3inch level is almost too much on these trucks, but these control arms will help with the angle, but still probably have some premature wear on the ball joint. 2.5 inch level is about max you can go. It’ll tear Axel boots from the steep angle as well
@@JayThompson25 ok thank you
Curious to know what your mpg on this truck is? What if any mods to this truck added more mpg? Electric fan?
I have several videos on my channel about the F150! I get about 15-16 mpg with 35’s. It also does have flex-a-lite electric fans!
@@JayThompson25 do you think the fan conversion gave you 15-16?
Are ksp good control arms
I am wondering the same thing. Can someone give a good explanation