2 Piece Upper Control Arm

[66427]

Does anybody make the inner half with new bushings?

I know I can get the outer with the ball joint and still have the ability to fine tune the alignment, or a one piece with and get new ball joint and new bushing...can I get both?

I need new ball joints and would like to put in a new inner with bushings and still have the ability to fine tune the alignment when I change the outer for the new the new bj.
Preferably, without changing the bushings myself.

So...does anybody sell the inner with new bushings?

 

[koda2000]

Does anybody make the inner half with new bushings?

I know I can get the outer with the ball joint and still have the ability to fine tune the alignment, or a one piece with and get new ball joint and new bushing...can I get both?

I need new ball joints and would like to put in a new inner with bushings and still have the ability to fine tune the alignment when I change the outer for the new the new bj.
Preferably, without changing the bushings myself.

So...does anybody sell the inner with new bushings?

RockAuto shows the replacement bushings (Moog, pair $17.45). i saw a new inner control arm w/bushings for $65 on ebay. i'd replace the bushings on your old one.

 

[DjDom]

Yup, pick up the new bushings at rock auto. But it'll be a pain to get them on/off. You'll need a special tool for that or you'll go crazy trying.

 

[Turdle]

Bushing replacement can be done.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=221522&highlight=belly

 

[jremington59]

You got all the nice tools don't you? Any houses for sale near yours, lol?

 

[Turdle]

You got all the nice tools don't you? Any houses for sale near yours, lol?

I need a good neighbor to store half of em.

 

[66427]

So...short of having a press, are there any bolt in inners with the bushing already installed?

Or are my choices less caster adjustment vs old bushings?

 

[koda2000]

So...short of having a press, are there any bolt in inners with the bushing already installed?

Or are my choices less caster adjustment vs old bushings?

i've installed the bushings using a bench vise. i've also seen it done using a piece of threaded rod w/some nuts and washers. if you have a machine shop near you (like a NAPA) i'm sure they could do it pretty inexpensively.

as i told you, i saw a bolt-in inner UCA piece, with the bushings installed, on ebay for $65.

 

[66427]

i've installed the bushings using a bench vise. i've also seen it done using a piece of threaded rod w/some nuts and washers. if you have a machine shop near you (like a NAPA) i'm sure they could do it pretty inexpensively.

as i told you, i saw a bolt-in inner UCA piece, with the bushings installed, on ebay for $65.

I saw that...then completly blanked.

I will check it out. Much appreciated.

 

[66427]

i've installed the bushings using a bench vise. i've also seen it done using a piece of threaded rod w/some nuts and washers. if you have a machine shop near you (like a NAPA) i'm sure they could do it pretty inexpensively.

as i told you, i saw a bolt-in inner UCA piece, with the bushings installed, on ebay for $65.

Not finding it, any idea how long ago that was?
Or a link?
I searched 2001, Ford, Explorer, EB, 5.0.

Different year?

 

[koda2000]

Not finding it, any idea how long ago that was?
Or a link?
I searched 2001, Ford, Explorer, EB, 5.0.

Different year?

it was just the other day (when you originally posted the question). i just went to ebay notors and searched for Explorer upper control arm and found it without much trouble. i don't think i specified a year as '95-'01 2wd/4wd/awd are all the same.

edit: i just looked for it again - sorry, but it was a used one. i suggest you just get the bushings and replace your old ones,

 

[delexploder]

I got mine from ford 5 or 6 years ago

 

[66427]

it was just the other day (when you originally posted the question). i just went to ebay notors and searched for Explorer upper control arm and found it without much trouble. i don't think i specified a year as '95-'01 2wd/4wd/awd are all the same.

edit: i just looked for it again - sorry, but it was a used one. i suggest you just get the bushings and replace your old ones,

Found the used one too.

How difficult is it to change the bushings without a press?
Do they need to be pressed out and pressed in?
Got any tricks?

 

[66427]

I got mine from ford 5 or 6 years ago

I will check the Stealership.
Yes the same one that told me not to change my shocks because "nobody does".

 

[swshawaii]

I would keep the two-piece setup for more caster adjustment if I had the option. Having the Moog K8704 bushings pressed in should be inexpensive at any auto or machine shop. By changing to the K80068 one-piece UCA, it's possible
you may need to install camber kits on each side at $15-$25 each. Have your alignment checked either way. GL

http://www.moogproblemsolver.com/_pdf_en2/DYK10_106_En.pdf

 

[66427]

How difficult is it to change the bushings without a press?
Do they need to be pressed out and pressed in?
Does anybody have any tricks?