How to Replace Upper Control Arm 09-18 RAM 1500

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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
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck
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@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@brandonreed7617 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+ace 4160 Thanks for the feedback!

@SofaKingnerdie 2 ай бұрын

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

@derekb6169 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Easy to understand for the backyard mechanic.

@Who_Datt 2 жыл бұрын

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

@dancovert8789 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jaeb.2842 2 жыл бұрын

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

@michaelanthony6785 3 ай бұрын

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

@burnham187 2 жыл бұрын

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

@garylozowski1419 2 жыл бұрын

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 ?

@monsteroyd 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Superior2020 2 жыл бұрын

You mean "ft lbs" !?

@andrewdenine1685 4 жыл бұрын

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

@user-cx5ff1gj1q 5 ай бұрын

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

@garyb757 Жыл бұрын

Useful and informative video thanks for sharing. 👍

@josephbingman8266 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ryaj2356 2 жыл бұрын

No. Whole upper control has to be replaced.

@brandonreed7617 Жыл бұрын

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.

@aaronjaggers3117 6 ай бұрын

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 ?

@mattthomas1369 5 жыл бұрын

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@popocholoco 3 жыл бұрын

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@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@elacen1001 4 жыл бұрын

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

@XxnosmanXx Жыл бұрын

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

@brauliocarrillo3348 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work thank you

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Braulio Carrillo Thanks for the feedback!

@johnsn10 Ай бұрын

Love Len

@kennyceballos7057 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video it really helped me out

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+KENNY CEBALLOS Thanks for checking us out!

@3vil8unny 3 жыл бұрын

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

@thatOneguy42807 5 жыл бұрын

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

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

+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 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@jersonmancebo7453 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

+@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.

@keklordgrey4522 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@a_griffin_03 3 жыл бұрын

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

@maxxonetwo3 2 жыл бұрын

Well done. Thank you for this video.

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

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@AB-ij4zk 3 жыл бұрын

perfect expained buddy!

@louindorato6855 5 жыл бұрын

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

@gabrielzepeda3610 2 жыл бұрын

Starts making noises 👌

@benjoseph7364 2 жыл бұрын

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

@andrewdenine1685 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

+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 4 жыл бұрын

@@1AAuto thanks so much for the reply

@andrewdenine1685 4 жыл бұрын

@@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 4 жыл бұрын

+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 4 жыл бұрын

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 👍👍

@kvintheserpent6651 4 жыл бұрын

this guy...,i like this guy!

@FragoutDesign 4 жыл бұрын

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

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+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

@insomniatube7255 Жыл бұрын

I’m subscribing nice vid

@Ripper41 2 жыл бұрын

Never done this job but do you grease the bushings?

@popocholoco 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help

@tkammerola9325 4 жыл бұрын

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

@briandejesus9396 17 күн бұрын

What is the torque specs ?

@SeanDIY 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@brianjirish 2 жыл бұрын

Does it matter if one is forged or stamped?

@Lmlc24 4 жыл бұрын

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

@fishlifeknives7429 3 жыл бұрын

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

@petergarcia8911 3 жыл бұрын

Would this be the same process for 2x4

@cedericjeffries1426 4 жыл бұрын

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

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

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

@chestercole6450 2 жыл бұрын

thanks good man

@jkgkjgkijk 4 жыл бұрын

Superb video

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Greyghost680 Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@jkgkjgkijk 4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@weebclips3807 4 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@nerihr Жыл бұрын

Rough country upper

@chrisrogers4622 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@laleydeiguala6367 5 жыл бұрын

tanks good video nice job

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking us out! +la ley

@Italianborn 3 жыл бұрын

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

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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

@brianjirish 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@robbmcdonald8839 3 жыл бұрын

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?!

@jkgkjgkijk 4 жыл бұрын

No preload

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

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@tomfagan227 Жыл бұрын

1991 Dodge Pickup fuel pump

@saul812 4 жыл бұрын

Is it a 4x4?!

@JayBoogi626 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Note the front cv.

@monsteroyd 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jking210 5 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

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

@jking210 5 жыл бұрын

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

@jimmydeltoro5034 4 жыл бұрын

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

@briannadaigle2824 4 жыл бұрын

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

@tennesseesawmillguy1590 2 жыл бұрын

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

@joebush5463 5 жыл бұрын

didnt see u torque the ball joint

@StephenRiley85 5 жыл бұрын

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

@blah1942 5 жыл бұрын

joe bush same, I kept going back to it