Upper control arms for an '06 H3

[CaddyStrophic]

Replaced an axle seal recently. Went to grease my suspension up and noticed the rubber boots were shot on my upper control arms. I saw some on Ebay anywhere from around $100-$175.

Can anyone recommend a good place to pick some up for a good price? Thanks

 

[kilroy]

Lots of guys shop Rock Auto, MOOG is highly recommended.

 

[4speedfunk]

Went to grease my suspension up

SURPRISE!...(there are no zirk fittings anywhere on it).

 

[digglesworth]

Alrock has a thread in the tech section I think about adding grease fittings. You can buy some replacement ac delco lower ball joints with fittings when it's time. Add some to your upper ball joints and even add some to your tie rod ends if you want.

 

[USMC_TOP]

Dorman make good parts too...... the GM Pro parts are very nice and come with grease zerts. I used all GM Pro parts up front minus the dorman upper control arms. Brought my truck back to new feeling!


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[Panzer07]

Idk if the upper are the same as the lower but I saw some today for like 25 dollar at Amazon acdelco ones


Torres

 

[alrock]

Dorman make good parts too...... the GM Pro parts are very nice and come with grease zerts. I used all GM Pro parts up front minus the dorman upper control arms. Brought my truck back to new feeling!


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Not sure I understood - you found upper control arms with zerks? Link?

 

[USMC_TOP]

No just the GM pro stuff had zerts. The dorman uppers did not but they say dorman makes good parts


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[humvee]

Was really hoping one of the aem UCA projects out there were completed. Replaceable bushings and serviceable ball joints would be nice.

 

[Best4x4]

I know I am dying for this UPGRADE!!!!!

 

[digglesworth]

+1 to that. this is pretty high up un the "much needed" upgrade list...

 

[chaos254]

New moog uppers are $220. Most replace them at 75k-100k. I don't see the point in someone spending the time to make serviceable uppers. They would have to sell them at crazy low price to even make it worth it. Most people won't even keep their trucks past 150k miles. Am I missing something??

 

[amrg]

New moog uppers are $220. Most replace them at 75k-100k. I don't see the point in someone spending the time to make serviceable uppers. They would have to sell them at crazy low price to even make it worth it. Most people won't even keep their trucks past 150k miles. Am I missing something??

Anybody instal these? The OEMs usually fail at 40-50k miles (bad bushings or worn ball joints)

 

[Best4x4]

I'm going to keep my H3's till the wheels fall off, they catch fire, or someone or something hits it. The OEM design is okay, but I will be adding zerk fittings to any new uppers I install on either of my H3's. The problem I've always had here in TX is the heat just kills the boots, which eventually causes the joint to fail. A quick replacement that doesn't require you to go get an alignment every time you change them would be awesome.

 

[digglesworth]

I'm with best here.... I'll be keeping my truck for quite some time. Changing an upper ball joint with removing the a-arm would be reason enough for me. Especially with our Uca bolts installed the way they are....

 

[Best4x4]

Both my H3's are paid for, and I see no reason why they can't last a very long time if their kept up properly.

 

[digglesworth]

I'm seeing some rust issues in my distant future. Looking over the frame every time I'm under there. The worst thing I'm seeing is the rear leaf mounts... there's some serious rusting going on there....

 

[chaos254]

I'm seeing some rust issues in my distant future. Looking over the frame every time I'm under there. The worst thing I'm seeing is the rear leaf mounts... there's some serious rusting going on there....

Mine are the same way. Been thinking about getting some por15 and coating everything

 

[Best4x4]

Yeah rust isn't an issue here unless you go swimming in the gulf which I do not do!!!

 

[digglesworth]

i know were getting a little off topic here but is there any kind of frame restoration that can be done...?

 

[4speedfunk]

The worst thing I'm seeing is the rear leaf mounts... there's some serious rusting going on there.

Should make it easier to cut them off when you do the SOA mod.

 

[digglesworth]

Should make it easier to cut them off when you do the SOA mod.

i shouldve been more clear. its the rear shackle mounts.

 

[Woodtick]

Try Fluid Film Diggle. You apply it a few times a year.

 

[cgalpha08]

As far as i'm concerned, I know that down the road a frame off restoration will need to be done, meaning completely repaint the body, and the frame and replace all parts that are rusted out. It wont be cheap but it will add countless years to the vehicle. Doesn't mean I wont try to delay the inevitable as long as possible.

 

[derian06]

Should make it easier to cut them off when you do the SOA mod.

Unrelated, but what do you use to cut metal that thick for the SOA?