Replacing Lower Control Arm

Replacing Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint. Learn how to replace a lower control arm with the lower ball joint. I show the process in a 95 ford windstar but it is similar in many different makes and models. This is a single arm control arm with a strut bar for support. A wishbone lower control arm will be similar minus the strut bar.

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[Myap]

I had $1200 worth of stuff that needed to be done to my car according to the shop. Bought all my parts I needed for $200, and replaced everything in a day because of your videos. Best car tutorial videos on youtube. Thanks so much!

[islamicwaylive]

Really you make me think I can do anything, just by watching your videos

[ruru_esco]

Dealers told me 2900$ to replace my lower control arm.. I'm pretty sure i can do it myself👍👍

[tonestar]

Great tutorial video! Perfect angles, clear directions along with tools needed. Perfection

[kevins]

One of the quickest, straight to the point, and informative video I've seen. Great job.

[ashleyolvera]

First time doing anything to a car, much less an oil change, but your video was very helpful!

[JayCeeMax]

Even your 2014 videos were super informative.

[junior]

Chris thanks for this. Your videos are so detailed and easy to watch. Camera angle are ridiculous. I appreciate that you take your time out to share with others. There are 3 mechanics on Youtube that I watch and respect the most because of the info and the vids are just so good. EricTheCarGuy, Briansmobile1, and you. Keep up the good work.   

[twindragon]

When doing bushings, never torque them until you lift the car as it would be sitting normally. not doing this will wear out the bushings prematurely. so jack it up by the ball joint, off the jack stand, then torque the bushings.

[joshstallings]

You just saved me ALOT of money Chris! Thank you!

[MrOrangerider]

This is a great video. Simple to follow, clear and informative. Thank you.
My dealer said it would cost 1250 AUD plus labor to replace the lower ball joints on my car.
Following your instructions I reckon I could do it myself for a fraction of the cost.

Thank you!!

[chrisfix]

@hudsonww1, I cant reply to your comment for some reason but yes, the process will be very similar. With a wishbone you only need to take the bolt(s) off from the frame and one on the ball-joint.

[mattnelson]

Very well done. Good speed of video. Plenty of explanations but not overkill! Thank you for the video.

[jonesfamily]

self reliance is a trait many people need these days. great job on this video

[Mrvmetv]

Thank you so much for teaching us! I wanted to do what you do. We need more people like you.
Clear and to the point! Nice!

[complicatedtime]

Dealer wants $1800 to replace both lower control arms...perhaps it's not impossible to do this myself.

[morsecodereviews]

LOL, thanx Chris you make it LOOK wicked easy but about a $1000 worth of tools later, hundreds in car parts and a new love for wrenching on my car I'm still at it 5 years later.

[harrysolano]

Thank you for your excellent video Chris. I am now armed with the knowledge to replace my lower control arm. Thanks again!

[mikeenriquez]

ChrisFix, you are the man You have saved me a lot of money by showing how one can fix your own car. Thank you sir and continue doing what your good at.

[ktamaki]

Thanks for making very clearly filmed and understandable videos. Took a lot of my stress away doing this project.