How to replace the control arm bushings on Dodge Ram 1500, easiest method

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ธ.ค. 2024

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  • @JoeJoe-wp1vv
    @JoeJoe-wp1vv ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've done mine twice, there's a ton a tips I could say here, one is, hold the LCA up with the jack, it helps.
    I'll be doing my whole suspension again soon, I once started recording, but I was in a hurry.
    Great video 👍

    • @s33therfan
      @s33therfan  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the tips , much appreciated .

  • @Unforgiven1997
    @Unforgiven1997 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One thing I have noticed missing on every video I have seen on replacing Ram 1500 lower control arm bushings is .... position of the hollow slots in the rubber. One slot is long, opposite is a short slot. This to me gives 4 different rotational positions to insert the bushing giving completely different handling of steering control of the truck from flexing of the bushing from torque.

  • @phillipfritz7014
    @phillipfritz7014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great description of the work involved and great camera work.

    • @s33therfan
      @s33therfan  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much for the kind words , and thanks for watching.

  • @landontesar3070
    @landontesar3070 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this, just replaced lower and upper control arms. I may replace bushings and keep the original as a spare.

    • @s33therfan
      @s33therfan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds great , thank you for watching.

    • @JoeJoe-wp1vv
      @JoeJoe-wp1vv ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what I do, just buy bushings, switch them out, change control arms, then when you're bored and have time, change the bushings and ball joints on the LCA's because the UCA's can't be replaced.
      That way when it's time to change the LCA's again, you'll have them ready.

  • @af186
    @af186 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video, Thanks for posting!!

    • @s33therfan
      @s33therfan  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You bet , I appreciate the feedback.

  • @falfighter
    @falfighter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the drops of sweat add to the experience

  • @mack606
    @mack606 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m doing a rebuild on my ram which front end suspension parts should I replace and which one should I leave alone I’m just trying to update the parts to grease fittings my ram is a 08 2wd

    • @s33therfan
      @s33therfan  ปีที่แล้ว

      I would honestly replace most of it. Tie rods , ball joints , upper control arms , shocks. I like to try and get as much as possible out of the way. An alignment will be in order as well. My truck drives as straight as arrow and smooth still 230k. These are pretty good trucks with just a little maintenance. Thanks for the feedback.

    • @mack606
      @mack606 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do really need to measure the height before you start

  • @travisj2695
    @travisj2695 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why not use a impact wrench?

  • @richardgraham3658
    @richardgraham3658 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Not criticizing but you are trying to force vibration through a dampener it dampens the vibrations. You need to use your dead blow on the control arm itself with gentle strikes.

  • @elsementaldesanluis5904
    @elsementaldesanluis5904 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what happens if you dont measure the ride height before starting taking everything off and how do you put it back on if you forgot to measure it

    • @s33therfan
      @s33therfan  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem , just go underneath and loosen the bolts to relieve bushing tension and retighten. If hard to slide underneath , getting the vehicle on 4 ramps will also work. Thanks for watching.

  • @RaulSilvas-e2q
    @RaulSilvas-e2q ปีที่แล้ว

    How much does it cost

  • @bri7929
    @bri7929 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does bushing replacement affect ride height?

    • @s33therfan
      @s33therfan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine was not affected , it was the same afterwards. Thanks for the feedback.

  • @demon__adrian393
    @demon__adrian393 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:05:45 see how it angles? why does it matter? from what i can see it doesn't.

  • @dayslife
    @dayslife 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice! 👀👍🏻

    • @s33therfan
      @s33therfan  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much for watching as always , glad you enjoyed the video.