Video on how to replace front upper control arm

[KpoweredCB7]

I replaced mine, and took a video to show the simplicity, rather than taking it to a shop and paying way more than necessary. I hope it inspires some one to take a look at their ball joints to keep the road safe.

[HardInThePaint]

I'm not sure if I've known anybody that owns an Accord that takes their shit into a shop to replace the upper control arm... Its one of the more easy things to fix on a CB.

[KpoweredCB7]

I don't know anyone personally that owns a CB..

[Junior Smurff]

Nice vid, good info. Hopefully you will keep on making them for other things you get done on the CB. Thanks!

[Jking72]

good stuff! I'm a visual type of guy and that just made me want to order mine and replace cause I have the play in my UCA's and there overdue

thanks dude!

[HardInThePaint]

I don't know anyone personally that owns a CB..

You don't have to know anybody personally, you are on a site dedicated to people who own CB's...

I'm not dogging your video. Its good, I'm sure it'll help somebody. I'm just saying, replacing uca's is like changing your oil really... Its that easy.

[KpoweredCB7]

Yes, they are extremely easy to replace, so I wanted to show just how simple it was so that others that didn't know wouldn't be afraid to fix them.
Thanks!

[eightyfour84]

Where do you recommend to get the upper control arm from? I need to change my front driver side.

[HardInThePaint]

Where do you recommend to get the upper control arm from? I need to change my front driver side.

E bizzle.

[KpoweredCB7]

Where do you recommend to get the upper control arm from? I need to change my front driver side.

I bought mine from AutoZone.
It was 56 bucks.
I bet Ebay is probably cheaper on the pocket book though, I "just wanted it meow".

[eightyfour84]

I bought mine from AutoZone.
It was 56 bucks.
I bet Ebay is probably cheaper on the pocket book though, I "just wanted it meow".

The autozone ones look decent with a good warranty. I don't trust that ebay stuff for something integral like that.

[Leung]

Where do you recommend to get the upper control arm from? I need to change my front driver side.

depending on how fast you want it but i typically give my business to TAS or Rockauto because i can wait a few days to avoid paying sales tax. Now that i deliver car parts for Parts Plus, i'll probably be getting my parts all from them with the exception fluids.

[wildBill83]

Just to chime in, eBay UCA's failed on me last week with around 1000 miles from Midwest Auto seller on eBay. It has been a hassle to get them to replace on a warranty. I just kept their garbage UCAs and went to AutoZone, they had both in stock and I have yet to have the same problems, but if/when I do all I have to do is walk into Autozone with the bad parts for a free replacement. No dicking around with eBay claims or conversations via email and shipping charges with %15 restocking fee ... if they accept your return...

[Pinchmyhandle]

Just to chime in, eBay UCA's failed on me last week with around 1000 miles from Midwest Auto seller on eBay. It has been a hassle to get them to replace on a warranty. I just kept their garbage UCAs and went to AutoZone, they had both in stock and I have yet to have the same problems, but if/when I do all I have to do is walk into Autozone with the bad parts for a free replacement. No dicking around with eBay claims or conversations via email and shipping charges with %15 restocking fee ... if they accept your return...

What exactly failed on them? I was actually planning on buying Midwest's complete front kit that includes the UCAs. Thanks in advance.

[wildBill83]

I'll post a picture, the ball joints litterally came right out of the UCA. Save yourself the heartache, for a few bucks more you have local lifetime warranty.

YES I LIVE ON A DIRT ROAD... Sorry it is durty.

First installed:


FAIL (just under 1k miles later):