How to Replace Upper Control Arm 09-18 RAM 1500

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    1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace failing, rusted, rotted, or damaged control arms with ball joint. This video is applicable to the 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Dodge Ram
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  • @1AAuto
    @1AAuto  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @brandonreed7617
    @brandonreed7617 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Since i first started looking up videos of people doing repairs on the internet i can say you guys at 1A Auto have done a great job. Show all the parts that matter, cut out the unimportant stuff/fast forward stuff. everytime i've looked up a video, making sure i do it right, all the info i need is there. glad to have you guys. learned more watching videos here than mechanics school.

  • @jean-guybernier3292
    @jean-guybernier3292 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are a great technician and a good teacher. Being a millwright for 40 years and maintained all my vehicules, here in Quebec, is it so important to put anti-seize on bolt underneath vehicule. Salt and water just love bare steel ! Good job !

  • @lionelceballos7973
    @lionelceballos7973 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm going to change my upper control arms out this weekend and I'm really glad i found this video! Straight to the point. Thank you 🙏

  • @ace-kz9zd
    @ace-kz9zd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You're like the Bob Ross of mechanics and it's amazing

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      +ace 4160 Thanks for the feedback!

  • @Who_Datt
    @Who_Datt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very very very well put together and articulated video!!!! ..... keep doing an AMAZING job my brother!💪🏼

  • @SofaKingnerdie
    @SofaKingnerdie 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ty for all your vids! Changed my radiator yesterday with ease thanks to them and now gonna tackle the front! Keep up the good work thank you

  • @burnham187
    @burnham187 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video went into all the details to make the job save and easy. Well done

  • @derekb6169
    @derekb6169 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. Easy to understand for the backyard mechanic.

  • @jaeb.2842
    @jaeb.2842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this channel!!! And most of all, your parts store!!!

  • @garyb757
    @garyb757 ปีที่แล้ว

    Useful and informative video thanks for sharing. 👍

  • @popocholoco
    @popocholoco 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your help

  • @AB-ij4zk
    @AB-ij4zk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    perfect expained buddy!

  • @brauliocarrillo3348
    @brauliocarrillo3348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful work thank you

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Braulio Carrillo Thanks for the feedback!

  • @maxxonetwo3
    @maxxonetwo3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done. Thank you for this video.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @kennyceballos7057
    @kennyceballos7057 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video it really helped me out

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      +KENNY CEBALLOS Thanks for checking us out!

  • @kvintheserpent6651
    @kvintheserpent6651 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    this guy...,i like this guy!

  • @michaelanthony6785
    @michaelanthony6785 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Len, is there a torque spec for the nut that holds the ball joint to the knuckle ? Thx

  • @andrewdenine1685
    @andrewdenine1685 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi I know this isn't the topic but I need some help badly. 2015 ram 1500 4x4 passenger side removing cv stub axle. Is there a trick to remove this. I removed the cv axle no problem but this stub axle I'm having trouble. Thanks in advance

  • @garylozowski1419
    @garylozowski1419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It would have been helpful to show the looseness of the old ball joint and how the new one is much tighter. Also, what led to suspect these needed to be replaced; noise, tire wear ?

  • @insomniatube7255
    @insomniatube7255 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m subscribing nice vid

  • @chrisrogers4622
    @chrisrogers4622 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @elacen1001
    @elacen1001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What wouLd be the torque for the bottom bolt of the control arm?

  • @dancovert8789
    @dancovert8789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “We’re gonna blast this nut in”. My wife loves when I tell her that.

  • @johnsn10
    @johnsn10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love Len

  • @a_griffin_03
    @a_griffin_03 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the layout of the control arms and wheel pretty much the same on the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500?

  • @Ripper41
    @Ripper41 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never done this job but do you grease the bushings?

  • @chestercole6450
    @chestercole6450 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks good man

  • @laleydeiguala6367
    @laleydeiguala6367 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    tanks good video nice job

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for checking us out! +la ley

  • @user-cx5ff1gj1q
    @user-cx5ff1gj1q 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it best and easier to replace the control arms when the bushings start to go out on 2012 Dodge ram 1500

  • @XxnosmanXx
    @XxnosmanXx ปีที่แล้ว

    Does this require an alignment after replacing the upper control arm on the Ram? Thanks

  • @petergarcia8911
    @petergarcia8911 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would this be the same process for 2x4

  • @brianjirish
    @brianjirish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it matter if one is forged or stamped?

  • @keklordgrey4522
    @keklordgrey4522 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    so Lug nuts are 130? or 135? foot pounds. the other vid has them at 135. And what is the foot pounds for the upper nut on the arm? and the axle nut. break caliper?
    upper arms 130fp
    upper ball nut 40 fp plus 90 degrees
    lower ball joint 38 fp plus 90 degrees
    tie rod 45 fp
    caliper 130 fp
    axle nut 185 fp
    lugs 130 to 135 fp.
    is this correct?

  • @aaronjaggers3117
    @aaronjaggers3117 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How’s the quality of rubber ? Where they made ? Will the last or am i going to have to do this twice as my original mopar parts ?

  • @FragoutDesign
    @FragoutDesign 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yall wouldnt happen to have a video for the lower ball joints on the gen4 as well would ya? mines an 09?

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Fragout Design Studios This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking! 1AAuto.com

  • @tkammerola9325
    @tkammerola9325 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did dodge nuts and bolt switch to METRIC and I didn’t hear about it??

  • @mattthomas1369
    @mattthomas1369 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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  • @3vil8unny
    @3vil8unny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I could watch this guy tear down random trucks all day lol

  • @popocholoco
    @popocholoco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys are amaizin

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @cedericjeffries1426
    @cedericjeffries1426 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video...do I have to get aftermarket uca to get a 2.5 inch leveling kit on a 2016 ram

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Cederic Jeffries The parts we carry are not designed to work with modified vehicles. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

  • @jkgkjgkijk
    @jkgkjgkijk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb video

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @jkgkjgkijk
      @jkgkjgkijk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@1AAuto my pleasure, same procedure for my 2003 ram 1500 with a v6 and 2 wheel drive? They want a fortune to do it. This video makes me feel I can do it if the procedure is the same. Your guy is a cool, polished pro. Impressive individual.

  • @josephbingman8266
    @josephbingman8266 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    can the ball joints be replaced on the upper control arms of this truck without replacing a frames?

    • @ryaj2356
      @ryaj2356 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No. Whole upper control has to be replaced.

    • @brandonreed7617
      @brandonreed7617 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes you can, just did it today. seems like the original upper ball joint does NOT have a locking ring. (still check incase yours has been replaced) So you just press it out like normal. there is not much room to get press in though. so i took a long pry by and pushed it down and held it with my leg while i used my hands to use the press. The new upper ball joint does come with a lock ring, king nut, codder key, and grease zerk. So if you are not comfortable replacing the upper control arm and getting the alignment right again. just replace the $40 dollar ball joint instead.

  • @jersonmancebo7453
    @jersonmancebo7453 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey does it matter my truck has a allumintim control arm currently and I purchased a steel one does it matter I’m only changing driver side ??

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      +@jersonmancebo7453 You would want to change the control arms in your vehicle with the same style as the OE as there could be fit or functionality issues.

  • @monsteroyd
    @monsteroyd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    torque on top ball joint 40fp + 90 degrees or 70fp, the former from the service manual, the latter from ram forum.

    • @Superior2020
      @Superior2020 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You mean "ft lbs" !?

  • @louindorato6855
    @louindorato6855 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How do you know when and which control arm needs replacement ?

    • @gabrielzepeda3610
      @gabrielzepeda3610 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Starts making noises 👌

    • @benjoseph7364
      @benjoseph7364 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It hard to tell you will more likely experience a vibration like an unbalanced tire.

  • @andrewdenine1685
    @andrewdenine1685 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cam the upper ball joint be removed and press in a new one or do I have to replace the whole upper control arm on my 2015 1500

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Andrew Denine You should be able to replace just the ball joint without needing to change out the whole arm. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any further questions.

    • @andrewdenine1685
      @andrewdenine1685 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@1AAuto thanks so much for the reply

    • @andrewdenine1685
      @andrewdenine1685 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@1AAuto I have one more question for you can I press in a new wheel bearing in my 2015 1500 instead of buying the whole hub assembly. It's 4x4 5.7

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Andrew Denine Thanks for watching! The bearing setup for this vehicle is a complete hub and bearing assembly, so you will have to replace the whole thing.

    • @andrewdenine1685
      @andrewdenine1685 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks that's what I figured I guess I'll dish out 400 for 2 of them thanks a lot. It's a great help to be able to ask someone who knows what there doing. I'm sure I'll have more questions in the future 👍👍

  • @weebclips3807
    @weebclips3807 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tips for putting on tires if your not in a rush or floor isnt dirty you can lower car a bit sit down and put it between your legs and like wedge it up on your thighs.

  • @tbrown737
    @tbrown737 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What aftermarket upper control arms will fit 2019 Ram 1500 Classic 2wd with 6 in Lift ? I can’t find any 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @nerihr
      @nerihr ปีที่แล้ว

      Rough country upper

  • @thatOneguy42807
    @thatOneguy42807 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    does an alignment need to be done after this? and what's the torque on the ball joint?

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +thatOneguy42807 Thanks for watching! The proper torque for the the ball joint is 40 ft-lb, then add an additional 90 degree turn. Yes you will also want to get a front end alignment after performing this repair! 1aauto.com

    • @texasfossilguy
      @texasfossilguy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Do it after driving it around 200 to 400 miles because it will settle into itself first. If you do it immediately it will come out of whack.

  • @SeanDIY
    @SeanDIY 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is their a reason to replace the control arm? With it being metal isn't it just the bushings that need to be replaced?

    • @tennesseesawmillguy1590
      @tennesseesawmillguy1590 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They have to be pressed in. Usually aren’t available or too much work for the regular person.
      There’s also a ball joint to consider.

    • @fatalreaper1056
      @fatalreaper1056 ปีที่แล้ว

      These are unserviceable you can replace with a control arm with a pressed in bearing instead so you don’t have to replace control arm next time

  • @briandejesus9396
    @briandejesus9396 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What is the torque specs ?

  • @Lmlc24
    @Lmlc24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What are the torque specs for the side nuts and the lower one?

    • @fishlifeknives7429
      @fishlifeknives7429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      40 ft lbs for ball joint and 130 lbs for the outer nuts.

  • @robbmcdonald8839
    @robbmcdonald8839 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy's been hurt a lot in life. Great video but please, will someone embrace this man and tell him everything's going to be okay?!

  • @Italianborn
    @Italianborn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you guys make any custom one for leveled / lifted same model ?

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Alessandro Terracciano We do not make any custom parts at this time.

  • @brianjirish
    @brianjirish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hate to be that guy... but don't those tires have sensor in them? Letting them tires slam down on the ground like that might not be a good idea?

  • @jking210
    @jking210 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍👍👍👍

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      +J.Herrera Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com

    • @jking210
      @jking210 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@1AAuto.... great informative videos.

  • @saul812
    @saul812 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it a 4x4?!

    • @JayBoogi626
      @JayBoogi626 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. Note the front cv.

  • @jkgkjgkijk
    @jkgkjgkijk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No preload

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @monsteroyd
    @monsteroyd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    those wheel lug nuts were not torqued to 130 ftlb came off way to easy

  • @tomfagan227
    @tomfagan227 ปีที่แล้ว

    1991 Dodge Pickup fuel pump

  • @jimmydeltoro5034
    @jimmydeltoro5034 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do y’all always have the vehicle on the ground when loosening the lug nuts thats unsafe

    • @briannadaigle2824
      @briannadaigle2824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Cause the tire spins when it's jacked up.... Duh I'm a girl and know this 😂

    • @tennesseesawmillguy1590
      @tennesseesawmillguy1590 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You didn’t pay attention. He simply broke them loose THEN raised the vehicle.

  • @joebush5463
    @joebush5463 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    didnt see u torque the ball joint

    • @StephenRiley85
      @StephenRiley85 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      About to install two new A-arms. Great video. I am wondering what the torque spec is for the ball joint.

    • @blah1942
      @blah1942 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      joe bush same, I kept going back to it