2002 Rodeo Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement

I thought I would make a video while I replaced my upper control arm bushings. It is a lot less expensive to replace them, than replacing the whole control arm assy. I replaced my ball joints not too long ago, and so it would be redundant and wasteful to replace the whole control arm at this time.
I used a standard Upper Control Bushing tool kit, and then modified one of the inserts to do the job.

[@CodyShell]

bushing failed on my passenger side upper control arm. looks like this is my next project! thanks for documenting sir!

[@चेतन_महाराष्ट्र]

lubricating the bushing during installation is a good idea.

[@arnoldj2830]

Great just what I was looking for,

[@yachtwork]

Wow did that video save me a lot of time. Thank you for posting.

[@MrKeenaz]

Champion. Thanks for sharing buddy. Really helpful

[@Zweliey]

Boss you a legend

[@atipa45neufsepttrois6]

Merci monsieur 👈🏽👍

[@bgdesignandsolutions]

J’espère que cela a aidé

[@gabe5360]

Thank you, can you tell me what’s the point of those shims? And are they the same on every vehicle?

[@bgdesignandsolutions]

The shims are what is used to set the Caster and Camber. It's part of the alignment process. Each vehicle is different, so they are not the same. If two vehicles just happen to be the same, it's only because it turns out that way and not by a factory default. Each vehicle has different alignment needs, therefore different shims are needed to bring it into alignment.

[@agsession7664]

Who made your upper control arm removal kit, for taking out the bushing? I can't find one thanks

[@bgdesignandsolutions]

I bought it off Ebay. Type in: Upper Control Arm Bushing Service Remover installer C-Frame Tool Set 11pcs. There is one listed at $65.44, I just checked. Amazon also has them for a little less money right now. Keep in mind, I modified one of the inserts as shown in this video to make it work.

[@scottdowney4318]

Thanks for showing the nut plate at 9:00, was wondering how to get the bolts loose as there is no room to hold the nuts. Is the 1996 trooper the same as rodeo?

[@bgdesignandsolutions]

I have no idea if they are the same. That's 6 years difference, i'd expect they are not, but who knows.

[@scottdowney4318]

@@bgdesignandsolutions I downloaded FSM, and yes, the same nut plate design.

[@bgdesignandsolutions]

@@scottdowney4318 Thanks for sharing. Hope it helps someone out there.

[@bountyhunter1890]

do you have a amazon link to the tool you purchased? Thanks

[@bgdesignandsolutions]

Control arm Bushing Tool:
COPY AND PASTE THGI SIN YOUR BROWSER:
8MILELAKE Upper Control Arm Bushing Service Set Bushing Removal Tool
OR
click on this super long link:
www.amazon.com/8MILELAKE-Control-Bushing-Service-Removal/dp/B07HF7RDWP/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2O1H8HJGIRFR6&keywords=upper+control+arm+bushing+tool&qid=1698978871&sprefix=upper+control+arm+bushing+tool%2Caps%2C632&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

[@ninobrown1380]

What part number is the bushings

[@bgdesignandsolutions]

Bought them on Rock Auto. www.rockauto.com
www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/isuzu,2002,rodeo,3.2l+v6,1386637,suspension,control+arm+bushing,7532

[@bgdesignandsolutions]

Depends on your vehicle.