Removing and replacing lower control arm

[rich2]

Trying to get info on removing and replacing lower left control arm Help!

 

[Whityford]

I swear I have seen a thread about this. Let me look

Edit: well it doesn't look like there are any threads for the whole control arm but here's one for the ball joint if this helps any.

http://http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188225&highlight=Lower+control+arm

 

[rich2]

Yeah that's all I have came across to darn guess I'll call my little Brother he's done a few maybe I can talk him into doing it for me. Tnx

 

[swshawaii]

Please be VERY careful, dangerous if not done properly.

arm lower removal and installation pdf
https://www.scribd.com/doc/288499381/arm-8212-lower-removal-and-installation-pdf

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2318073&postcount=17
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142973

Important info if using certain aftermarket LCA's. (Moog, Raybestos, etc.)
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3453844&postcount=13

 

[prayforsurf0]

Why do you want to replace lower control arm ? If just for the ball joint, they can be replaced without swapping arms.

 

[intelisevil]

Why do you want to replace lower control arm ? If just for the ball joint, they can be replaced without swapping arms.

+1

I wouldn't remove the lower control arm unless you KNOW the bushings are bad. It's fairly easy to replace the lower ball joint on the vehicle.

Good Luck,

 

[rich2]

lower control arm

I got them replaced and the reason I replaced the whole control arm and not just the ball joints is that I got one heck of a deal on the whole lower control assembly.So now I have all new upper and lower so problem solved was pretty easy job. Lower control arms $20.00 a piece