How to Replace Front Upper Control Arms 03-09 Toyota 4Runner

Need to learn how to replace your FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARMS on your 2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner? Well, then this video is for you. If I can do it...you can do it!

-This video is certainly on the longer side; feel free to skip around. I'd rather the viewer have more than enough tips/tricks to tackle this job. If the cost is to make you suffer through more of my talking, then so be it.

-The vehicle I worked on in this video was a 2004 Toyota 4Runner Limited V6

-Link for Upper Control Arm Notes/Directions: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premiu...


Torque Specs (Feel free to verify for yourself):
-Upper Conrol Arm Bolt/Nut (at [simulated] ride height): 85 ft-lbs
-Castle Nut for Ball Joint of Upper Control Arm: 81 ft-lbs
-Sway Bar Link to Knuckle: 52 ft-lbs
-Lug Nuts: 83 ft-lbs


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-TRQ Front Upper Control Arms $105 (as of July 2023): https://www.1aauto.com/toyota-lexus-f...
-TRQ Front Lower and Upper Control Arms $285 (as of July 2023): https://www.1aauto.com/toyota-lexus-f...
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