Control arms replacement

Tiny
CLIFF NIELSEN
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  • 1990 CHEVROLET 1500
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 75,000 MILES
I just replaced my upper control arm bushings. The stock ones were welded in, do I have to weld the replacements in too?
Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 5:05 AM

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Tiny
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No. There is no welding as part of this process. I am sure someone welded that in because they either didn't know what they were doing or trying to prevent it from coming out.

I attached the process for this for your review. Plus here is a guide that goes through this as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/upper-control-arm-replacement

Let us know if you have other questions. Thanks
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