MOOG upper control arm

[jose soto]

Hello wondering if anyone might be able to help me figure out if the CK80942 upper control arm ball joint needs to be greased after installation? Installing this weekend and can't figure out this information. 2003 z71 tahoe

 

[sumo]

i would. Wont hurt any. When i did my lowers, it seems to have some, but i added more anyways

 

[jose soto]

Yeah that's what I was thinking because I can't find it anywhere if I should add more grease or not it feels like it has some in there but I wouldn't say quiet enough.

 

[Michigan]

Yeah that's what I was thinking because I can't find it anywhere if I should add more grease or not it feels like it has some in there but I wouldn't say quiet enough.

Having this same part installed tomorrow on my truck. Of course I don't do my own work.

What do you think is a fair price to pay for labor on this part? I also ordered moog

I also have to do passenger side front wheel bearing (moog part) and front brakes and rotors.

 

[Rocket Man]

If a part has a zerk, I always grease it after install. Never trust the factory.

 

[jose soto]

Having this same part installed tomorrow on my truck. Of course I don't do my own work.

What do you think is a fair price to pay for labor on this part? I also ordered moog

I also have to do passenger side front wheel bearing (moog part) and front brakes and rotors.

If you go to the dealer or to any big shop they will charge big bucks for replacement of the upper control arm. it's honestly very easy but I would say 40 to 50 bucks per side I'll just labor and that's just for the control arms.

 

[jose soto]

If a part has a zerk, I always grease it after install. Never trust the factory.

Thanks that's kind of the answer I was looking for I was thinking about greasing it regardless. Just didn't know if anyone else in stock this part with her without adding Grease

 

[aquacure]

Hello wondering if anyone might be able to help me figure out if the CK80942 upper control arm ball joint needs to be greased after installation? Installing this weekend and can't figure out this information. 2003 z71 tahoe

I was curious. Would replacing this part require an professional alignment after install?

 

[rockola1971]

I was curious. Would replacing this part require an professional alignment after install?

Yes and no. If it was aligned with a fairly worn ball joint in the past then installing a new upper ball joint will change the alignment. Changing out your upper control arm will change your alignment unless you get it back to where the old one was exactly, which could prove difficult since you typically put in new bushings and upper ball joint which will be way tighter than the old worn out stuff. Your camber is adjusted at the upper control arm bolts and your toe in is adjusted at the tie rods. The holes that your upper control arm bolts are slotted and the bolts themselves are flatsided on one side. This causes the upper control arm to be adjustable because you can change the overall angle of the vertical axis of the tire with this adjustment. There is no other adjustment on the front end without modifying the factory type parts with aftermarket (Offset bushings, etc.)

 

[aquacure]

Yes and no. If it was aligned with a fairly worn ball joint in the past then installing a new upper ball joint will change the alignment. Changing out your upper control arm will change your alignment unless you get it back to where the old one was exactly, which could prove difficult since you typically put in new bushings and upper ball joint which will be way tighter than the old worn out stuff. Your camber is adjusted at the upper control arm bolts and your toe in is adjusted at the tie rods. The holes that your upper control arm bolts are slotted and the bolts themselves are flatsided on one side. This causes the upper control arm to be adjustable because you can change the overall angle of the vertical axis of the tire with this adjustment. There is no other adjustment on the front end without modifying the factory type parts with aftermarket (Offset bushings, etc.)

Makes sense. Thanks!