Dodge Dakota/Durango 2000-2004 upper control arm replacement 4x4

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This is a simple how-to for replacing upper control arms. Anytime suspension parts are changed an alignment should be done afterwards.
Tools to help:
-Breaker bar 1/2 drive at least 18 in.
Ratchet wrench- amzn.to/3v4Be6b
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@tedberner1461 2 жыл бұрын

Great how-to. I recommend a couple shots of spray paint over the two arm bolts before removing, so when the new arm goes on, there will be two circles you can use for reference to tighten down the new upper control arm and preserve the alignment much better.

@daringmotors 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good tip thanks!

@FrostyD3viL 3 жыл бұрын

Best install video I’ve seen man good job!!

@keithshergold9257 11 ай бұрын

Great video. I'm going to be doing this job (and the lower arms too) in a week or so, so I'm watching all the videos I can to get ready.

@dominickmonaco1237 2 жыл бұрын

Did this today. Took it on a test drive and when going over speed bumps I can hear a little bit of banging. The ball joint was the most difficult. Followed every step. Everything's tight. Gotta take another look tomorrow

@tommylee9586 2 жыл бұрын

hopefully you've fixed your banging by now... but I thought maybe a worn out or broken shock...👌

@dominickmonaco1237 2 жыл бұрын

@@tommylee9586 Yup fixed. They weren't tightened all the way. However she pulls to the right pretty aggressively after 5 alignments. Checked the caliper to see if it was sticking, looked good. Taking it to a specialist Monday morning to see if they can figure it out.

@manniarevalo1045 3 жыл бұрын

Nice and clear installation. I get the courage now to do it.

@HuizachiiCity1 3 жыл бұрын

Haha i was waiting for the 10 mm socket joke 😂

@razzati420 2 жыл бұрын

thanks simple great video made the job easy to do.

@julianruiz3657 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know any video that would help me with the lower control arm I have a 2002 Dakota 4x4

@solarflare4259 11 ай бұрын

Good video but is missing an important part: how to put the upper ball joint shaft into the spindle...

@MikeeJamees 10 ай бұрын

Grab another jack and jack it up. It’ll take some work but it’s doable. Maybe pull the ball joint out some too

@solarflare4259 10 ай бұрын

@@MikeeJamees Did it and worked great! Tnx!

@R.RasArch75 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you

@daringmotors 3 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped!

@ron177188 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get that bump stop replacement

@eliyahuimanuelleflore9886 9 ай бұрын

Gotta do our front end.

@robertodiaz1637 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@daringmotors Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@darrenc5896 6 ай бұрын

What's the recommended torque lbs on a electric ratchet for automotive jobs in your opinion?

@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee Жыл бұрын

Any info on alignment after?

@otroflores91 3 жыл бұрын

Been looking for a guide on doing this on the 2wd version with rivets on the ball joints. Does this mostly apply? Havnt gotten a chance to check out my friends truck to compare. Screw drilling out the rivets for all 4 ball joints.

@pondersoa8223 4 ай бұрын

just seeing your question they can easily(reasonably) cut out with a 3 ? lb hammer and a cold chisel safety glasses recommended if you don't have a chisel holder use vice grips in the chisel and HIT EM!!! or the heade can be ground off too

@fishlifeknives7429 3 жыл бұрын

What about the upper control arm bushing nuts??

@5smoothstonesproject740 3 жыл бұрын

I have 2005 Durango and I hearing squeaking noise. Do i have struts or shocks? I notice you changed out the arms and shocks on both sides. Thanks for sharing this video. Awesome job.

@daringmotors 3 жыл бұрын

The setup for your Durango will be similar to the one on this truck. The squeaking can be coming from the bushings on the control arms as well as the sway bar. To check where it is coming from you can move the car up and down and try to pinpoint the origin of the squeak. Thanks for watching!

@5smoothstonesproject740 3 жыл бұрын

@@daringmotors again thank you for a quick response to my concern.

@fishlifeknives7429 3 жыл бұрын

Could be tie rod also

@thatdudeinblack8707 2 жыл бұрын

No torque specs?

@mandymartinez7086 2 жыл бұрын

What is that ratchet tool you used? To remove the break line?

@daringmotors 2 жыл бұрын

It is called a ratchet wrench here is a link to the one I used. amzn.to/3v4Be6b

@rowdyfickes8305 2 жыл бұрын

Is the 2 wheel drive and the 4 wheel drive control arm the same on a 98 dodge Dakota ???

@daringmotors 2 жыл бұрын

They are not they are different for the 2wd

@stevec1797 Жыл бұрын

Hi, i have a dodge dakota 4x4 same year i'm having struggess when i push break it pulls to right side, i already replace the caliper and break pads and still doing the same you thing its the upper control arm ??? Or the racking pinion ???

@justind9631 21 күн бұрын

Did you ever found out what was the issue having same thing rn

@liny2sd 10 ай бұрын

How did you get that ball joint seated off camera? "the hardest part"

@daringmotors 10 ай бұрын

I used a big pry bar and pry down on the upper control arm to get it seated properly

@ZjOverlander Жыл бұрын

Any idea where I can get the upper control arm bump stops

@daringmotors Жыл бұрын

If you check rockauto.com and go under suspension there will be an option for bump stops

@marineswarm Жыл бұрын

how about the lower ?

@leonardbangay2178 Жыл бұрын

Didn't come with new nuts?

@HuizachiiCity1 3 жыл бұрын

Any tips if the bolt on the shock doesnt want to come off

@daringmotors 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of heat an penetrating fluid and loosen slowly so it doesn’t snap off.

@HuizachiiCity1 3 жыл бұрын

@@daringmotors im afraid of the shock exploding is that possible ?

@daringmotors 3 жыл бұрын

If you keep it centered on the bolt area you will be fine

@HuizachiiCity1 3 жыл бұрын

@@daringmotors thank you!

@daringmotors 3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@aaronbilicki1820 Жыл бұрын

What are them shocks? KYB 565043?? Good?

@daringmotors Жыл бұрын

They are pretty good haven’t had any complaints

@1ofhischildren453 Жыл бұрын

👍🏽👍🏽

@franciscohernandezsoberane155 Жыл бұрын

6519 f j h s

@Liquid_Mike 2 жыл бұрын

By looking at your frame, you clearly don't live in New England

@daringmotors 2 жыл бұрын

Makes me happy I’m not in the rust belt!

@Liquid_Mike 2 жыл бұрын

@@daringmotors I look under my Durango and I'm hella jealous

@aaronbilicki1820 Жыл бұрын

Come to Iowa and see mine lol