How to Replace Control Arms and Bushings to Fix a Bouncy Suspension
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- čas přidán 17. 05. 2024
- Learn how to replace control arms and bushings to fix a car with a bouncy suspension. I show you how to figure out what is causing the bounce (shocks or bushings) and then I show you how to replace the upper and lower trailing arms and install new poly bushings. Then we take the DriftStang to the track and test her out!
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imagine being responsible for inspiring an entire generation of car enthusiasts to not be afraid of their own cars, a gift from above this man!
For sure, youtube in general has helped me fix my truck a ton of time. And now its helped me start my own channel! Amazing platform
This kid is a gift - he deserves everything that comes his way .
He's not flashing cash, or talkin bout how many ho's he's bangin or how f'd up he got last night ...
He's multi-talented and Real.
He's an American Treasure .
Goo Hee i fuckin love him whenever i get my car i kind of hope something small goes wrong so i can look up one of these and fix it lmao
@@bushtruck unfortunate for me because I only have my truck and don’t have time to get it fixed
*Neighbors:* "Honey the dude is... jumping... on his cars now."
They've seen everything at this point lol
@@chrisfix haha i love u❤
lomme de groote We all do, we all do
😂😂😂
@@chrisfix yup
“I don’t wanna become another mustang statistic” 😂😂
:p
Wow, you really don't take a day off, if you're replying to comments 3 months after the video came out!
@@alanlahay8693 this guy is super dedicated
Ouch man I made this same comment 2 months earlier and got no likes rip me
@@chrisfix why is this dude toyotacamryfan2016 always hating on you????
Mustang wanted to do Mustang things
Chrisfix : " Out with the old, in with the new "
“This suspension is finally set up to handle a supercharger” *Everybody Liked that*
Yup
Mustang Supercharger
Honda Twin Turbos
This is what you do. You upgrade the parts before the power, not in response to adding power. So many people ive see first thing they want to do, is add power without having done the 'prep' upgrades first.
Watch that u joint
I am 770th like
Everyone: we want the turbo install
Chrisfix: bushings and control arms, take it or leave it.
He is doing a supercharger
@@andrewhopkins1416 na man hes doing a turbo he said it on another comment as soon as he can dyno he will do the turbo video haha
I need to dyno before and after and then get it tuned on the dyno. Can't do that right now due to the virus. The virus messed up all of my plans and scheduling. With that said, some stuff is starting to open back up so that video will be here soon!
KJohnston On the delsol he is doing a turbocharger, on the mustang he is going to do a supercharger, he said it himself in this video (sorry if I’m overreacting, just woke up)
@@gonnabe765 ah haha I was talking about the del sol but I didn't know he was supercharging the mustang that's neat
I love the driftstang, it's gonna be sweet to see how it's looking after you get a few more track days with the upgraded suspension.
It's going to be awesome!
@@chrisfix did you experience any binding?
@@chrisfix good thing I didn't have to do this with my semi truck
Thanks for stressing safety in your videos Chris!
Used to work with with a really good mechanic that was always flaunting safety. One day he had put jack stands in himself so I asked him why he was suddenly being safe.
He said because his cousin had just died...suffocated under a car that fell on him.
“lightly tap it”
also chris: haha hammer go brr
I promise it was light lol
ChrisFix hmmmm are you sure about that? BRRRRRRR
@@chrisfix yo my bed has body roll
@@chrisfix hmm
lolz
ChrisFix: The only person that has a backup for his backup for his backup
:p
ChrisFix oi there
I have 2 backups the wheels and the floor jack to back up the jack stand and vise versa
Chris is an Airplane
I like that he's safe, you can never be to safe with a ton plus over your body.
The best auto repair guy on the internet
I just apréciate the work of this man, not just setting up cameras is easy, also the amount of time he has to invest, and that is just called respect and admiration🙌🏻
Thanks a lot!
Chris: "This suspension is finally set up to handle a supercharger"
me:YESSSS
chris what kind of supercharger are you getting? Procharger? Vortech?
skyZ prob a procharger
skyZ i hope he goes kenne bell tbh centrifugal superchargers sound horrible and Ive always seen so many problems with constantly throwing belts or bad heat soak
If I had my choice, anything positive displacement for better throttle response. Either way i'm happy he's going for it.
When i heard him say it i wanted to comment the same thing :D
Chris, you're a Natural instructor .
And a fantastic mechanic !
I’ve done my research on why my car is so bumpy and tried so many things and put hours into it but always thought my coilovers were just that bad. Then I found this. Thank you Chris! You help so many people out!
"I don't want to become another mustang statistic"
this is why i love your channel
I feel you, i love this channel
Chris is the only one that makes me able to sit, while watching a camera under a car, driving. Also him jumping on a truck as well
Same
Haha
I dont have a garage or tools to do my own repairs but I love learning from your videos
" the mustang wants to be a mustang and spin out" - Chris 2020
I was scrolling for 2 mins lookin for this
“I don’t want to become another mustang statistic”😂
@@seanlambert-knight4735 when you are driving, if you think you have time for a pass or anything, just wait a little longer. if you are not sure, it's not worth the risk. if your friends make fun of you for being an inexperienced driver, let them and ignore them. it is perfectly normal and you don't have to prove them anything. that's when mistakes happen. as for the winter, drive slow, no sudden moves, get good tires and learn, really learn how to use your engine break, and always brake test the road when possible, at low speed. i do this everyday on my first drive(in the winter). I hope this gives you a little idea of things to consider.
One thing I like to do, is find a big empty parking lot that hasn't been cleared, and practice making turns and breaking at different speeds, to see how the car reacts. I even try to get the car to lose some traction to practice gaining control in a slide. Getting comfortable with how your car reacts in these situations will allow you to stay calm if it happens to while in the road
Eat your cereal
Definitely not!
A mustang ran into me the other day😐
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ChrisFix: **Uploads**
Locktite: "It's Free Real Estate"
This meme is hilarious 😂👌
@Ali Nassereddine nah just google
@Ali Nassereddine you missed the joke
What I really like is how you showed when there is a problem with the suspension (shocks), Please Chris keep doing that because it's difficult for begginers to Know which part causes the bounces
Thank you isn't enough
First, I just wanted to say thank you for your video series on car repair. It's been a godsend to me and the fact that you walk us through the steps one by one and not assume that your viewer already knew to do this step and jump to that step and not make the viewer feel like you're 'dumbing it down' for them. However, the vehicle that I work on is a Chrysler Cirrus and I don't know about your other viewer's vehicles but my vehicle's engine compartment is tighter than tight ought to be and I would love to see a video showing any tips or tricks that you have up your sleeve for those hard to access areas of engine compartments. Right now, I'm replacing the valve cover gaskets and of course, the rear valve cover is giving me a hell of a time. There are hoses, wires, etc and it would be great to know what can be temporarily disconnected, if disconnected what sort of clamp or plug can used safely to limit loss of liquid within those lines, how to remove those bolts in the crazy places where you can only get access with a single finger, etc. Now, if you made a detailed video like that, THAT would be an incredible tool for not only me but for a great deal many other subscribers of yours. Keep up the great work.
"Honey, that guy down the road is jumping on his cars again, wearing a helmet"
Shut up karen! Thats the stig
lolz
Joe it’s the skinny American stig!
*ENGINE EXPLODES ON THE MUSTANG*
Chris: Hey guys Chrisfix here
I read that as “Hey guys, it’s Austin!”
Today im gonna show you how to replace an entire engine bay and LS swap your car
@@Jasiel.95 if it's him then it's not a car
It's a house
SakuraSabreTV you forgot with only common hand tools
"Today we're gonna swap a 4v in my Mustang
Hey Chrisfix. I've been watching your videos for ages, but I recently bought one of my dream cars, a Honda Civic EF Hatch. Your videos have helped me so much on being able to do a bunch of DIY work on it to get it running which has saved me probably hundreds of dollars. Thanks for everything you do! And keep it up!
I would love to see an aftermarket stereo mod on the Driftstang. It may not make it any faster, or may not fall under that "weight-reduction" category, but I think it would give it a nice bit of flair that the car deserves. :)
Things ChrisFix can’t live without:
1- Medium strength threadlocker.
2- Soapy Wooder.
3- Blinker fluid.
4- Blue latex gloves.
5- Nothing else. That’s just his life.
So does he have Threadlocker for breakfast?
Bro, you forgot the infamous "Soapy Wooder".
Torque wrench
Abdullah alam Oh definitely😂
4. His blue latex gloves
Chrisfix: hey guys!
Neighbours: this man is talking to his camera again...
"Why did he take off his struts and jump on his truck?"
@@fvrxxxx he was joking😳
@Robin Rydén no you did, your supposed to say r/WHOOOOOOSH
Lol don’t watch a repair video on mute @Tool0GT92
man, I love how you place the camera exactly where it needs to be so we can see the difference. Just awesome!!
Thank you so much sir for your videos and the effort you put into making them. I don't have a car yet but on most occasions I am able to offer sound mechanical advice and solutions to my friends and family just because I watch your videos. I am forever grateful.
Chris: now this suspension can finally handle a supercharger
Me: 👁 👄 👁
CAN'T WAIT!
Chris is the only guy who gets happy when his car gets a problem
( edited my grammatical mistakes)
MissBttrsctch legittt
He infected me with this xD
My starter recently gave out and I was like "Oooh nice! Something to repair!" I even went "Out with the old and in with the new" in my head xD
Deepak Kumar you edited the comment so the heart went away
Haha you know how it is!
@@ethansimon6216 there was a grammatical mistake 😃
Got it back
i cant stop watching this channel. the best auto repair channel.
keep the good work Chris!!
i really hope you have that you’re working on new driftstang videos because i love and miss these drifting vids
me too man, i loved this series
He said that he'll continue these series after the lemons race. The next video might be it
@@hamzahamid1163 i hope so
sorry but he sold the car but maybe he might buy a new one
@@Vectnorman HE DID?!!!
Neighbours: **seeing a guy with a helmet jumping on a truck**
Hi im chris and this is jackass
@@kevinperron5767 you are sooooooo rude you sun of a gun!
Pedro Lanza you dint get the joke
That guy who said your so rude you don't have car knowledge
They're used to it! ;p
"Now this suspension is ready for a supercharger"
You dare tease me even more repair man.
>:p
ChrisFix next step on the mustang we figure out how to make the supercharger even louder
everytheverything yasssssssss
First let me say that I really like your videos. I found you originally when looking for tips on soldering wires. You not only helped me get that job done perfectly BUT you also included a bonus tip of putting dielectric grease on the solder joint, pulling the shrink tubing on, heating it from the center and watching the grease come squeezing out the ends..how satisfying!! And perfect!! And I like perfect. That being said...written? Anyhow..the springs control the car's ride height and suspension travel. And the shocks control the springs. You wrote that control arms and bushings have something to do with bouncy suspension, a bouncy ride. Well..control arms are fastened to the chassis using bushings. If they're worn then the car's handling will suffer and also, it shouldn't pass inspection. But worn bushings will not cause the suspension to move up and down. Up and down movement is controlled by the shocks, compression damping is down, rebound damping is up...they control it whether or not the car has worn bushings!
If you've got a bouncy car, get new shocks!!
A friend of mine has a badass '67 Camaro. As a little trick you scare all the newcomers away every crew years, he'll remove his front shocks. He'll get to the line, launch it a little, hit the brakes so the front suspension compresses, then let off the brakes and punch the throttle again and boom, he's seeing the sky! Wheelies in a big American muscle car!
Edit: You got me! I should've watched the entire video before making a comment like this..oops, sorry!
I still truly don't understand how that bushing slop causes bounce. I don't understand how anything but shocks even could possibly control up and down motion. But I'm not a scientist..so I'm not gonna worry!
Mechanic going to lose money because of yours tutorials 😂 you make the best tutorial on CZcams
Neighbour: "that dude is talking all alone and jumping on cars....."
Yeah.. Like they dont recognize a mechanich doing a video....
@wingedstring I mean, not everyone watches youtube
"with a full face helmet"
With his helmet on. Haha
Can we just take a moment to appreciate all of the hard work, late nights, and hours editing that went into this video, thanks Chris
Thank you for understanding all of the work that goes into each video! Every video takes hundreds of hours to plan, film and edit, and I always work hard to make sure each video is better than the last! Even with the virus messing up my scheduling and plans with videos (why some have yet to come out), I'm still working hard for you guys! Hopefully everything gets back to normal very soon and I'll be releasing some awesome and long awaited videos!
The work he is doing isn't easy.
@@chrisfix thanks Chris
Thank you so much Chris learned a lot from you!
Thank you so much Chris!!!
it crazy how far u have come. cant wait to get my car so i can come back to these vids to fix everything....thank you chris
I watch like 199 videos on car stuff I like to diagnose my own car issues and I must say, this is one of the best videos I’ve ever watched
the dude with a fan base so loyal when he drops a vid it ends up on the trending list
He earned that loyalty through his unwavering
honesty
"I don't want to become another mustang statistic" hopefully you won't
@Prodigy Mustang's like to spin out and crash.
Mustangs are also called the crowd surfer
I know someone else heard that lol 😂
Chris I know you get this alot but you've probably saved people millions of dollars. Thank you for taking the time to explain things as clearly. If you got even 5% of what we all save you'd never have to work at all. Just post more videos 😉
You are such a godsend. The way you explain things is so thorough. It’s so helpful for people truly wanting to learn everything about to is shit
No wonder why your videos take so long to make. It’s because you put so much time and effort into these videos. Thank you so much for being informative and giving us the help we need for fixing our cars. It has always been worth the wait every time.
Thank you for being one of the people that understands all of the work that goes into the videos! I'm glad you find the videos worth waiting for!
"now this car is finally set up to handle a supercharger" 👌
Oh yeahhhh
yea, i like how he slid that in there lol
DOES THIS MEAN WE’LL FINALLY GET THE SUPERCHARGER VIDEO
Yes Finally
ChrisFix You should put a hellcat supercharger on it
As a mechanic, i can say you know very well the forces acting on the car and how to fix it. You also know how to use tools efficiently and safely. You are amazing bro. Not many youtubers under this genre knows their shit. Subscribed. Watching from the Philippines.
Pls do more Driftstang vids!! man i loved this series so much man
Chris: "I'm not gonna use an open flame near the gas tank"
Me: *already wearing a gas mask with my home made flamethrower in hand* *confused unga bunga noises*
Yo
Hahahahahaha
You wear a gas mask? Who's the sissy?
I'll do that wearing a tank top, shorts, and flip flops with the nearest fire extinguisher at least 200M away.
@@Silver_o hahahahahahaha
Girls: How do men not have to use toilet paper when they pee?
Men: 1:19
Ye
Underrated comment😂
Lmao
15:45 was I the only one saying “that’s what she said”? Lol
"And that is solid as a tock"
*Among us drip music intensifying*
So cool to see where you started at, and where you are now. Awesome work buddy. One thing I ran into when I did the coil overs on my 2001 GT was the factory rubber bump stops. Keeps the axle from banging the frame when the suspension compresses. There are plenty of low profile urethane replacements to eliminate bounce on lowered vehicles.
Another item I would recommend to help knock weight off the nose would be a chromoly UPR K- member. Knocks off about 30 pounds and give much more clearance for LT headers and/or working on the car.
This is a quality video! Found your explanations to be thorough and your whole video came together so well. Great job!
"so let's safely jack up the rear"
*1:14*
yeah, 45 degrees should do it.
Seriously! When he posted the pic, I'm thinking he must have been doing a rear end swap or something to go that high!
I think he did it for safety purpose,ain't no families want their son dead under a red Mustang that famous on the internet for going sideway
@@lavissa9596 I don't think Chris wants to die you feel me
@Sam S Ouch, think I just cut myself with all that edge.
I'm pretty sure it was just for easy camera access.
"Now this car is finally ready for a supercharger"
Me: N O I C E
Yeah, coming up next! Can't wait!
@@jaguarke069 this is literally the only channel that i have post notifications on for 💙🔥
Adeeb Salameen same
Hmmmmm supercharger
Hi Chris! I just started watching your vids and I have probably binged most of them. And to think you live so close to where I m (New Brunswick)is unreal . I got my first car like 8 months back... it’s a 2016 golf r.... kindly consider making some videos on a golf... the way you explain things is nothing short of amazing.. thank you
Great stuff. Really helps and Chris is very clear and helps you through the job - “non American car owner”!
Chris is such a polite guy, he actually reads comments and likes a replies to them❤️
True!
@@chrisfix Please read My comment about lexus Chris please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@@chrisfix Hate to bother, but they don't make trailing arms for my car anymore. Any suggestions on a aftermarket company that makes like a general size?
Am I the only one that loves watching him even though I don’t even have a car, much love bro 🙏🏼
Same here
Same
Same here man
same here bro
Same
You are the best!
Hope to see videos endlessly!💪💪💪💪
Great advice on securing the car once it's in the air. That's how I was taught and have used this method forever.
No one:
ChrisFix: **Holy smokes, what a difference!**
Early viewers team ✌️
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Man I'm 3 minutes late why😭
Yes chris
Ŕ
Early team
ive learned so much from this channel ....this is my go to now ....thanks chris fix ...did my own power steering fluid ....followed your vid ...worked amazingly thanks so much!!!!!!
def my favorite car maintenance channel.
Chris- I don’t wanna be a mustang statistic
Also Chris - NOW THIS SUPENSION IS READY FOR A SUPER CHARGER!
:p
Chris Honestly , Your Just the Best Mechanic In The World 👨🏻🔧
Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix You are such an inspiration. Loved the helmet, reminded me of Gran Turismo.
And one of the most generous - free advice
Youre*
"I don't want to become another mustang statistic"
That was deep man
Who else misses the drift content??
Random dude on the interstate: Why is that guy wearing a helmet in his ca- Oh. *waves* Hi Chris!
Some people are taking this mask thing TOOOOO seriously. But it looks a LOT cooler!
Chris: "This suspension is finally set up to handle a supercharger"
Viewers: WAIT WHAT!!??!!??!!
I know what's next for the Driftstang
he literally said in his plan posts that he was getting a supercharger and that at the time coronavirus kinda set back his plans
He's been considering the supercharger since he got the car. It was on the checklist in the very first Mustang video.
a roll cage as well
@@ibrahimqureshi2420 vinyl or wrap as well
guys guess what it is a joke for new people for the channel I was not here when he got the Driftstang.
stop being so serious about stuff.
Loved the camera views of the shocks and bushings in action.
The driftstang series is a strong contender for one of the best series on CZcams it would be the best but not everyone likes cars but for me definitely the best series 👍
Someone tells me what goes through peoples' heads when they decide to dislike a video. Especially Chrisfix's videos, the man, the myth, the legend.
I can only assume they have produced a better quality video on the same subject. 🤔🤷🏻♂️😜
I just dislike videos for fun😎
X3n0n lol do you really?
Chrisfix is soo nice because he changed his good shock to a bad shock to just show how it works
Probably just removed the bottom bolt and disengaged it, hopefully 😀
@@Hectoriousz he shows in the video that he simply unbolted it
Also when he literally cut a hole in his perfectly good exhaust just to show us another method of fixing it
Just installed the Steeda rear control arms in my ‘01 GT after redoing the entire front suspension. The difference is night and day. I can fling my car around corners like nobody’s business now!
Finally have an SN95 again, and you've been so helpful man. Mines a V6 auto, but I'm focusing on chassis and suspension for now until I can v8 swap later
I was so hyped when the notification popped up on my screen
I was like:
It's learning time!!!
For those who are still confused on what the shocks do:
What we call shocks are actually shock absorbers. When springs are compressed by a bump in the road, they push against that, but they over shoot and extend past the original position if there isn't a counter force. They oscillate back and forth quite a bit before returning to the original position. The shock absorbers stop the oscillation so the car doesn't continue to bounce up and down.
Thanks for sharing!
Marketing...they should be called dampeners.
ChrisFix is the Stig's mechanic cousin.
Ur voice so soothing in my ear and the tutorial is superb😊😊 keep doing what u doing i always enjoy watching all ur videos, more power to you chris fix😊😊😊✌️✌️
I'm really good at diagnosing cars now because of you thx man !
Thanks to my son I have seen ALL of your videos. He just turned 6 and watches your videos EVERY DAY!!!!!!!! Your videos are so well done that my 6 year old can tell me how to properly install a kill switch, use an air compressor and washing/polishing/waxing a car. He loves that you drift too. Well done - as a mom I love that you have educational, interesting, safe content for my child even though its geared for adults. He's young but he is your biggest fan!
This like my 2 year old watching Bluey daily, I can't wait to buy a project car sometime in the coming years to work with kid.
@@HolyKripple massive W
The neighbors: Hey that CZcams fella has finally lost it, he’s jumping in his truck like a trampoline in a helmet.
You are a huge diamond amongst the dirt, thank you! 💎
Hey Chris, you are an absolute genius. Love you man.
When your so early the highest quality is 360p
ohh, that's why
thanks
Yea same
It sucks
lol
It’s been on CZcams’s servers for a while now.... idk why it’s not 4K :/
Chris: now this suspension can finally handle a supercharger
Me: happy
So I know this has nothing to do with content, I've fixed and upgraded alot on my own stuff because of Chris but after watching him for over 4 years I've never seen the dudes face lol
Great job Chris. The car looks awesome handling the track now.
Petition for Chris to add eurobeat in the background whenever he's drifting
Haha
@@chrisfix do it I dare u
@@chrisfix is that a yes?
Where can I sign?
That would be awesome!!
chris: “lightly push it”
also chris: smashes with a hammer da hell out
he beated the devil out of it
Aghyad Hakki it was a hammmer not a mallet
RuaX noice
Love how everything is so interesting and can be understood even by a layman...... kudos 🎉
Excellent video as usual Chris. Thank you.
"This suspension is finally setup to handle supercharger"
Is that a hint of next video? :)
yes
Let's hope so!!!
Maybe😏
" now this suspension is ready for a supercharger "
Me: did he just tell us something that we sould have not known yet??
Just started watching your channel Chris. Awesome and informative videos.
We need more videos in this series when you have time thanks we all love this
"I don't want to become another Mustang statistics"
Pauses video,clicks like, resumes video