Upper control arm guide missing pins.

[Shtiv]

Noticed on my driver side of my 2002 Denali that the "guide pins" for the guide on upper control arms are missing one of the "pins" and another falling out. To me, it does not look like you can replace these as they appear to be part of the frame, which would not make sense to me. Ideas?? Thank you!

 

[OR VietVet]

This link says it all.

 

[randeez]

they sell the pins

these were the first to pop up but pretty sure you can find something cheaper
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...mqHT5vRP5wPn7WF36s5sz_uEblijH9xxoCg6IQAvD_BwE

 

[OR VietVet]

they sell the pins

these were the first to pop up but pretty sure you can find something cheaper
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...mqHT5vRP5wPn7WF36s5sz_uEblijH9xxoCg6IQAvD_BwE

Yea, the guy in the video shows who makes them and the part number for them.

If I was doing them, I would do all 4 on at least one side.

 

[Shtiv]

Have the Vet on it once again, thank you! Expensive little buggers. I will be replacing all of them on the vehicle. Gradually making my way around the whole vehicle, damn soon I feel everything will be new except for the engine and tranny (by choice, feels good to take care of it as it has to me).

 

[exp500]

Pin may have been ground off for a little more adjustment on alignment.

 

[OR VietVet]

Have the Vet on it once again, thank you! Expensive little buggers. I will be replacing all of them on the vehicle. Gradually making my way around the whole vehicle, damn soon I feel everything will be new except for the engine and tranny (by choice, feels good to take care of it as it has to me).

Don't know if you have done the new pins yet but when I would do those in my shops I would tell the tech to inspect the CA bushings for any problems and the ball joint as well. I also told them that when reinstalling the arm, especially if reused the same bushings, to clean the inner and outer surfaces of the bracket the pins are in and apply a film of grease so that when doing the alignment, especially in salt on the road areas, the arms moved in and out easily. The alignment tech will love you for that.