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Mitsubishi Eclipse lower lateral control arm replacement
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GREAT VID! Helps me a lot! Im going to be changing both my lower control arms this weekend and I was desperate to learn how to do it myself rather than paying over 100 buks for a shop to do it. Thank you!
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Thank you so much for making this Eclipse Control Arm video. I had so many problems with my 1997 eclipse, now after watching your video I will fix the problem for good.
great video will, have you thought about a little more light on your videos? they seem just a little dark, not much just a little.
Maybe he wanted to go unplugged.
I have a 95 eclipse. a few years ago my control arms were worn out. I found out that there was a recall on the lower control arms. I brought it to Mitsubishi and had two brand new ones installed for nothing.
Is there a reason why you use electric impact guns instead of air?
Wow I never knew about that having it tightened only when the car is at ride height. Mine were semi shot when I purchased the car used in 99 but now I know when I finally do get around to replacing them what to do. Only downfall is my car has Air suspension setup so its a bit more tricky to just crawl under the car like that but I’ll figure something out when the time comes. Great videos though man, From one DSM owner to another keep up the great work.
muchas gracias
I agree by far its my most used harbor fright tool i own i purchased the 1/2 drive first knowing how much i like my snap-on similar style longer handle this one seemed a perfect length i liked it so much i went back and got the 1/4 and 3/8 drive i striped out the 1/4 drive internals after hrs of hard use, cant let that knock it i have done the same with high end tools as well, i need to exchange it, every time i go for a 1/4 ratchet i get disappointed and realize how much i like that style
Man your a mind reader lol, my thoughts exactly, added to the pile no core
That control arm is a nice long chunk of metal. I bet you can make a dozen of tools out of that. I hope you didn’t have to return it as a core.
Yup. I have the ratchet in 3/8 inch. It’s the best ratchet I have, and I dare say it’s the best ratchet Harbor freight sells. They have improved their ratchets a lot recently. The first time I saw this swivel head type was an SK a few decades ago. I don’t know if they first made it and their patent expired so others can make it, but it’s the one to get IMO.
Should always tighten the bolts at rest position but most Technicians don’t.I always tighten at rest position though.Audis’ are very specific about doing this.This don’t matter on bushings that can move like the other control arm that was next to the one replaced in this video.
Horale grasias por las clases
Cant recall the style bushings used on that model However, this will apply to any suspension component that uses molded bushing like i demonstrated, hope that helps
And it works almost as good as my $120 snap-on lol not as fine toothed however for the price i would recommend, served me well
I have the snap-on version as well, my ratchet style of choice very versatile
Your welcome, that’s a Pittsburgh-pro 1/2 drive love the style its similar to my snap-on ratchet i use often, been putting this one to the test, holding up well
Your welcome, glad i could help
Thank you amigo
Thank you, Thank you for sharing your insight, it is amazing i often thought the same
Thank you for the compliment, and for sharing your insight and tips, its appreciated
Your welcome
Does the same advice (not tightening bolts till in rest position) hold true for cars with just one control arm, like my Ford Probe/ aka Mazda 626?
Thank you, your welcome
Thank you
Thank you, will do
Thank you sir.
Thank you for the compliment
Thank you, serves me well
Thank you for the compliment, glad you found it beneficial, I always look foreword to seeing your feedback thanks
Thank you
Thank you