Control arms replacement

1990 CHEVROLET 1500
75,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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CLIFF NIELSEN
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i just replaced my upper control arm bushings. the stock ones were welded in, do i have to weld the replacements in too?
Mar 29, 2019 at 5:05 AM
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KASEKENNY
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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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