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FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (1993-1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE)

Replacing the front lower control arms on a '97 Jeep Grand Cherokee. same process applies for all ZJ model Grand Cherokees

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  • @barricadegarage5361
    @barricadegarage53615 жыл бұрын

    REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nWWok9WnaMnFfbQ.html REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gWp8rcqhisjPqM4.html

  • @6daemonic6

    @6daemonic6

    4 жыл бұрын

    BARRICADE GARAGE what kind of jack is that with the round piston? Looks like a floor jack/bottle jack hybrid? Thanks

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@6daemonic6 a harbor freight low profile floor jack

  • @6daemonic6

    @6daemonic6

    4 жыл бұрын

    BARRICADE GARAGE thanks. Do you have a vid for front uca bushings?

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@6daemonic6 no not yet

  • @redneckswitwheels
    @redneckswitwheels2 жыл бұрын

    I really miss these types of repair videos u used to do......

  • @drewells2775
    @drewells27756 жыл бұрын

    Hands down best information giver I've ever seen

  • @bluesriot2

    @bluesriot2

    4 жыл бұрын

    eric the car guy is good too, another 'not only what but why' guy. barricade is rockin' and helps keep u rollin' !!!

  • @chrisguzzi7897
    @chrisguzzi78973 жыл бұрын

    Perfect video.Straight and to the point.i would have missed marking bolt .Thanks.

  • @flyingfatcats517
    @flyingfatcats5174 жыл бұрын

    Your video is most excellent! Best one on KZread regarding lower CA replacement, especially models with the lower cam bolt. Good editing, sound, video and on point without any BS. I wish I had found this one before doing the same on my '98 ZJ. Would have saved me some time. Keep up the good work man!

  • @davidgillettuk9638
    @davidgillettuk96385 жыл бұрын

    These vids are great. I've got a 97 JGC rhd which were called the ZG for the UK and Oz markets. Mine has sat on the driveway for 9 years and I'm about to do a complete restoration. Your vids are invaluable, apart from the one where you changed the steering box, for some reason yours is on the wrong side 😀

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol thanks for the support

  • @richgorsuch2667
    @richgorsuch26673 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making these videos sir! I just lifted my 96 ZJ over the weekend after watching your lift video. I’m also swapping out the front lower control arms. You make my life a lot easier. Thanks again!!!

  • @paulbuckles5353
    @paulbuckles53532 жыл бұрын

    Extremely helpful video. I did 1 Lower control arm on my '96 GCL. The one thing I learned which may be helpful was to leave both bolts loose to fit the new arm. Then, with my wrench, I rotated the cam nut on the axle mount into position and tightened it, then tightened the bolt on the frame side. It's good to have the clunking gone and I would have been lost without your video - thanks again.

  • @BostonBobTX
    @BostonBobTX5 жыл бұрын

    Couldnt have asked for more! Unless you want to do mine for me?! Haha. Wonderful details (size of socket and wrench and explaining what to do first and why) without rambling on and getting off subject. Awesome! Keep up the good work Ill be checking back on your channel when I need to do other things to my 98 ZJ.

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    5 жыл бұрын

    +Bob Ehlert lol no problem, I have plenty of ZJ content as I stay busy with my wifes '97 & my '96. Thanks for the support

  • @BostonBobTX

    @BostonBobTX

    5 жыл бұрын

    BTW until I get my coworkers impact this weekend, I completely relate to the guy breaking out windows! Hahaha.

  • @BubbaZanetti6666
    @BubbaZanetti66665 жыл бұрын

    Well done lad, I’ve got this job to do on a XJ I’m doing up for my family. Only thing I would have done differently would be to get plenty grease on the old bolts and especially with in the Bush save anything seizing in the future.

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    5 жыл бұрын

    BubbaZanetti6666 your right. anti sieze is your best friend with these older Jeeps

  • @80fordmustang6
    @80fordmustang64 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the informative and to the point video without all the stupid junk in between gotta do both on a 97 zj my mother just bought as a winter vehicle and was confused by the cam bolt idea

  • @leviledbetter
    @leviledbetter4 жыл бұрын

    Just saw the same comment but this seriously the BEST informative video I've ever seen. Everything is explained and nothing you're doing is beyond your knowledge. Thank you bro.

  • @siskothekid4620
    @siskothekid46204 жыл бұрын

    I didn't watch, I have no idea what it's about, but I like it because I know you have a good head on your shoulders, that you speak the truth and you contribute POSITIVELY.

  • @ChanceTheLugia
    @ChanceTheLugia4 жыл бұрын

    one of the best videos i've ever seen, so informative, so simple, perfect

  • @mikehickman3635
    @mikehickman36355 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job on this video!i particularly liked the shot of control arm while driving👍that was original great work!

  • @ryanrusnak7323
    @ryanrusnak73235 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Very informative, edited wonderfully!

  • @thriftyamerican5719
    @thriftyamerican57195 жыл бұрын

    Keep up the great videos! Excellent detailed info, and no wasted time. This was as good as any professional tech video.

  • @296jacqi
    @296jacqi4 жыл бұрын

    You’re very clear with your instructions.

  • @leewaddell8561
    @leewaddell8561 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for your channel, I have a 98 Grand Limited great vehicle but nice to watch you do repairs before I attempt it you have been such a help...be safe. Greenwood BC Canada...

  • @franmitch3589
    @franmitch35894 жыл бұрын

    Your channel has been a life saver

  • @PiltoverMisfit
    @PiltoverMisfit10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for making videos. I just bought a 97 and i gotta do a bit of work

  • @justoneman1318
    @justoneman13183 жыл бұрын

    This video inspires me to do this myself.

  • @justtired5535
    @justtired55353 жыл бұрын

    Thanks... You do a great job at sharing the best ways to work on a jeep. I know that I am learning from your knowledge.

  • @austincharrier90
    @austincharrier904 жыл бұрын

    Your commentary is spot on and super informative! Nice work man

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I put alot of work into these videos

  • @MileHighCampers
    @MileHighCampers4 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you for all the secret tips and for posting!!

  • @MenaceIN
    @MenaceIN4 жыл бұрын

    WOW you doubled subs in 2 days! CONGRATS SIR !

  • @kimnrskov6499
    @kimnrskov6499 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a bunch! Just the video I needed. Got the control arm fixed and now the ZJ can pass inspection :-)

  • @bryanaldridge9415
    @bryanaldridge9415 Жыл бұрын

    Spoken like a true Educator! 5 Star rating!!

  • @forestmusic51
    @forestmusic513 жыл бұрын

    The best on Jeep technical support on KZread! Replaced the entire front end and back thanks to you. Just snapped off my front Cambolt and I don't know where to find another. Hope to find one maybe Moog makes them. Any suggestions would be great.

  • @davidhunsucker2389
    @davidhunsucker23893 жыл бұрын

    Best how to video I've seen in awhile. Thank you.

  • @landonenmen3371
    @landonenmen33713 жыл бұрын

    Anyone else think he sounds like he’s spitting mad bars while explaining to the beat? Great video btw!

  • @pto200
    @pto2006 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm enjoying watching your videos.

  • @Girth.Brooks11
    @Girth.Brooks119 ай бұрын

    Just did this today. Just about freaked out when the entire axle was about 2 inches off set after install. Wasn’t until I set the vehicle down and the axle settled back in the center and I was like oh ok we’re good lmao

  • @liriogalvan9131
    @liriogalvan91313 жыл бұрын

    VERY GOOD JOB MY BROTHER I APPRECIATE HOW YOU SPLAYING EVERYTHING THANKS 🙏

  • @smartphonerepairwi775
    @smartphonerepairwi7752 жыл бұрын

    I got same vehicle and I go through these once every two years. They don’t make them to last a long time.

  • @perrybrown393
    @perrybrown3933 жыл бұрын

    Very Good video young man. Thank you.

  • @karlschouster9866
    @karlschouster98664 жыл бұрын

    Damn buddy , i need u to work on my 93 zj 4x4 v8 , great job i learned a lot from your viedo

  • @tysonlindeman8248
    @tysonlindeman82485 жыл бұрын

    Thank you man helped finnish my job with this video🙏

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    5 жыл бұрын

    Tyson Lindeman glad I could help!

  • @tp5776
    @tp57764 жыл бұрын

    Great job on the video. I’d bet you do well at anything you do.

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @christophersandoval2357
    @christophersandoval23575 жыл бұрын

    Great tips and video!! You helped me out a lot bro!

  • @millertime187ify
    @millertime187ify3 жыл бұрын

    Thankx buddy helped me out a lot

  • @wayneshadwick8956
    @wayneshadwick89562 жыл бұрын

    Great repair videos man!.. they have made things a lot easier for me!🤘..

  • @brotherheed00
    @brotherheed002 жыл бұрын

    You had all the power point fact that some of these videos leave out.

  • @brauliosantiago2280
    @brauliosantiago22804 жыл бұрын

    Good shit! Noce explanation. No nonsense talk at all

  • @michaelsmith7821
    @michaelsmith7821 Жыл бұрын

    Love all you vids plz keep it up

  • @kevinschneider5268
    @kevinschneider52683 жыл бұрын

    So great! These videos make me feel like I’m next to you and handing you tools! Quick question....you marked the driver side cam bolt....is this necessary on the passenger side, too? Thanks!

  • @johnsanderlin8750
    @johnsanderlin87504 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Well explained!!

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @izzynutz2000
    @izzynutz20005 жыл бұрын

    That was a good tutorial man,,, well done!

  • @generaldrz
    @generaldrz4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video, it's the only one that put tork specks

  • @snapperjuarez2388
    @snapperjuarez23883 жыл бұрын

    Buen trabajo homie aprendí algo nuevo hoy desde Jersey asta tu área 🔥🐐🇲🇽

  • @richgorsuch2667
    @richgorsuch26674 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video. I will be doing this today

  • @TREX3151
    @TREX31512 жыл бұрын

    Doing this now. Great video.

  • @njseashorechas2698
    @njseashorechas26983 жыл бұрын

    Excellent 'to the point' Video! Thank you!

  • @joehyundaitech7961
    @joehyundaitech79614 жыл бұрын

    what a great job you did

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @jlateralus21
    @jlateralus213 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @chriscullen6949
    @chriscullen69495 жыл бұрын

    i got the font end clunking when turning no death wobble i thought it was a diff. issue as front driveshaft has been removed but you said this could cause that also,thanks for the info hopefully i can figure this clunking noise out

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    5 жыл бұрын

    chris cullen Also check the condition of the bushing in the upper control arm as well. My wife had that same mysterious front end clunking noise when turning in her '97 Jeep ZJ and this is what the fix was.. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eKCWxdx_gaW-hrg.html

  • @maverick1552
    @maverick15525 жыл бұрын

    FKN well done. Fully explained.

  • 4 жыл бұрын

    Hey BARRICADE GARAGE ! Awesome video thank you so much for all you ZJ videos. Have you done the UPPER front control arm replacement ? From Montreal Canada

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    4 жыл бұрын

    I havent done those yet

  • 4 жыл бұрын

    @@barricadegarage5361 Alright thank you !

  • @jeepthingsoutdoors1973
    @jeepthingsoutdoors19734 жыл бұрын

    Great job man!

  • @sincitydude7296
    @sincitydude72963 жыл бұрын

    Are you sure there wasn't any outtakes with problems? I did everything you said and the frame part of my control arm ended up by an inch off and spent hours trying to get a lined back up again! Not easy at all. So you used for jack stands? Where did you place your jack stands at

  • @Bnev93
    @Bnev933 жыл бұрын

    Where exactly do you place the jack stand at :56?? I’ve tried to put it there but it doesn’t fit between that area. Do you have it turned slightly or something?

  • @1God1Msg
    @1God1Msg4 жыл бұрын

    Would it be wise to replace my steering drag link since I'm replacing the tie rod ends? I'm in need of advice. Thank you

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thats what I did since I was down there replacing stuff. I like a fresh start kzread.info/dash/bejne/onV80bCCaLfRf9o.html

  • @johna.copelandiv8339
    @johna.copelandiv83393 жыл бұрын

    Great job on the video i learned a lot in have on question where did u buy the parts cause i have the same problem

  • @stevenlamb4099
    @stevenlamb4099 Жыл бұрын

    good job on video. i just hope my bolts are not rusted

  • @erickbren8702
    @erickbren87025 ай бұрын

    so you replaced the arm, put the wheel in, lowered the car for ride height and then lifted, removed wheel and tightened?

  • @ronv6637
    @ronv66373 жыл бұрын

    Really want the impact(1400 ft/lbs torque solves a lot of problems) but use on nut side to prevent stripping bolts. You gave torque specs but no torque wrench- just running them down with impact? May confuse those without experience. It's a Jeep thing you wouldn't understand.

  • @911DOgcrap
    @911DOgcrap Жыл бұрын

    Great video thank you

  • @JoeVizethum
    @JoeVizethum4 жыл бұрын

    good video ! Which after market LCA did you install (Dorman, Moog, Crown,...) ? Did you recognize any difference in quality compared to the OE ? Thanks !

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    4 жыл бұрын

    I forgot what brand but I ordered these from rockauto.com and immediately noticed a better handling improvement

  • @JoeVizethum

    @JoeVizethum

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@barricadegarage5361 rockauto.com has Moog, Crown,...so better handlling should come from the new bushings - keep on going publishing more videos, also with the cool music streams....;-)

  • @crechio
    @crechio5 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @Joeshomegarage
    @Joeshomegarage3 жыл бұрын

    Did you do a video on the front upper control arms? I can't find it!

  • @emilygreenwood4157
    @emilygreenwood4157 Жыл бұрын

    I'm wondering where you got the 130 ft lb torque spec? Chrysler manual says 85 ft lbs for both bolts.

  • @darinvanater6226
    @darinvanater62264 жыл бұрын

    Well done, very informative

  • @Soothsayer-rs5nb
    @Soothsayer-rs5nb3 жыл бұрын

    Great video.

  • @zezaekrael
    @zezaekrael3 жыл бұрын

    I miss my 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee. She rotted at the mounts for the rear blowers or I'd have her now.

  • @aob.aob83
    @aob.aob835 жыл бұрын

    thank you very good video

  • @modelcars2978
    @modelcars2978 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing.🤠👍

  • @kennethsmith1744
    @kennethsmith17443 жыл бұрын

    S far everything thing on mine has been frozen man. My impact won't even touch em im going to look for a new impact maybe today

  • @michaelfulton6662
    @michaelfulton6662 Жыл бұрын

    It looks like it came straight out when you first did it

  • @omegarugal9283
    @omegarugal92834 ай бұрын

    why not upgrade to wj control arms?

  • @hitermiss986
    @hitermiss9862 жыл бұрын

    So does that stubby 3/8 have built in torque indicators?

  • @michaelfulton6662
    @michaelfulton6662 Жыл бұрын

    So you put Three jacks down

  • @90sAdventure4x4s
    @90sAdventure4x4s6 ай бұрын

    Good info!

  • @safetyfirstintexas
    @safetyfirstintexas2 жыл бұрын

    Anyone know if the front and rear lowers are the same ? Or or they specialized ? Anyone?

  • @ricksnowden8408
    @ricksnowden84082 жыл бұрын

    Good vid, tip.. use anti-sieze on all bolts, next guy will thank you.

  • @cisaloproductions4837
    @cisaloproductions48376 жыл бұрын

    Precision!

  • @carlmain270
    @carlmain2705 жыл бұрын

    Hi my passenger side control arm bracket that is connected to the front Axle broke so it’s just hanging right now and one mechanic said they would have to replace the whole axle is this true or is there another option

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    5 жыл бұрын

    Carl Main your only other option is to grind off whats left and weld new brackets in its place. rough country suspensions sells replacement brackets for the zj model grand cherokee that require them to be welded on. replacing the axle on these Jeeps is not difficult at all tho but at this point those are your only 2 options

  • @carlmain270

    @carlmain270

    5 жыл бұрын

    BARRICADE GARAGE thank you so much!

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    5 жыл бұрын

    Carl Main no problem. heres a link to the weld on control arm brackets www.ebay.com/itm/Weld-on-Heavy-Duty-Lower-Control-Arm-Mounts-For-Jeep-TJ-XJ-MJ-ZJ-RT21015-/191981512455

  • @joshfig96
    @joshfig965 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2003 WJ, i need to do my lowers. Following your procedure, you didn't need to use a ratchet strap? I'm mechanically inclined, but this jeep life is new to me, only thing I'm concerned about is doing it myself and having the axle shift..

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    5 жыл бұрын

    Joshua Figueroa Folowing my procedure you will not need a ratchet strap! find level ground, jack up the axle and support it with jack stands and then jack up the body and set it on jackstands. the jackstand under the axle will keep it from shifting while the jackstands under the body keeps the swing arch the same. only do one side at at time and you will be just fine. Ive done this countless times

  • @joshfig96

    @joshfig96

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@barricadegarage5361 i just replaced mine as we speak, my bushings were shot and my front axle still seems to be shifted over to the driver. I'm new to jeeps, and this is mind boggling

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    5 жыл бұрын

    +Joshua Figueroa Is the jeep lifted?

  • @joshfig96

    @joshfig96

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@barricadegarage5361 yes, 2.5

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    5 жыл бұрын

    Joshua Figueroa heres the link to a video that might help you out kzread.info/dash/bejne/k4igt9uhe7C6f6Q.html

  • @todhollo1961
    @todhollo19614 жыл бұрын

    like your vids

  • @gravydc
    @gravydc5 жыл бұрын

    What's your recommendation for if bolts can't be reused. I put high grade bolts and nuts with washers all the way around...I marked nuts and bolts to see if they slip...the place I got new trailer arms don't sell the bolts...I went to theisens

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    5 жыл бұрын

    Try ebay they have replacement bolts

  • @Cardmonger
    @Cardmonger4 жыл бұрын

    Is there any worry about the axle coming out?

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    4 жыл бұрын

    No

  • @trevorm9680
    @trevorm96804 жыл бұрын

    Do you know if bad control arm bushings would cause death wobble

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @trevorm9680

    @trevorm9680

    4 жыл бұрын

    Okay thank you

  • @bradha562
    @bradha5624 жыл бұрын

    Which control arm replacements did you use? Thanks, another great vid!

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheap rock auto ones

  • @bradha562

    @bradha562

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@barricadegarage5361 have you replaced the forward front upper control arm bushings? The ones that stay pressed into the axle mounts? Those seem like a pain in the a$$!

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bradha562 no but I might be doing those this weekend

  • @bradha562

    @bradha562

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@barricadegarage5361 I look forward to seeing it because it's in my plans to take care of soon.

  • @michaelangelos5117
    @michaelangelos51173 жыл бұрын

    Sick

  • @GuerillaJib
    @GuerillaJib5 жыл бұрын

    Where exactly did you jack it up to align the bolt holes for the frame side....you said you jacked it up from the axle in the front? Or the frame by the frame bracket to align the bolt holes on the top?

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    5 жыл бұрын

    Brian Musinski At 4:40 I placed the jack just behind the jackstand thats holding up the body to lift it away from the axle so the holes can line up

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    5 жыл бұрын

    Brian Musinski 4:58-5:07 you can see where the jack was placed to lift the body and line up the hole

  • @danpierson9767
    @danpierson97674 жыл бұрын

    How many times did that opened end wrench pop off that bolt? No wd40

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    4 жыл бұрын

    O times and no need for wd40 with the right impact wrench on this job

  • @PiltoverMisfit
    @PiltoverMisfit10 ай бұрын

    I had to cut our the front control bolts lol

  • @ACommenterOnYouTube
    @ACommenterOnYouTube5 жыл бұрын

    What was the purpose of changing these out..?? Symptoms or just to show how its done..??

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    5 жыл бұрын

    You Tube I clearly went over the symptoms associated with worn out control arms and when to know its time to replace them 3 minutes and 20 seconds into this video. I also planned to lift this vehichles suspension, which requires everything being in decent shape, and from the video you can see that the bushings werent in the best shape. thanks for watching and heres the suspension lift video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/om2b1LCrc5W3nNI.html

  • @ACommenterOnYouTube

    @ACommenterOnYouTube

    5 жыл бұрын

    I feel that on every car i drive .... new, used, very used

  • @johnshirley5342
    @johnshirley53424 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍👍

  • @briancossey9724
    @briancossey97245 жыл бұрын

    It's easier if you leave the jeep on the ground

  • @barricadegarage5361

    @barricadegarage5361

    5 жыл бұрын

    +Brian Cossey its really not!.. Done it that way before and the body moves so youll have trouble lining the bolt holes up.

  • @josecruz-ek8ny
    @josecruz-ek8ny Жыл бұрын

    Gracias buen vidoe,