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Old 05-03-2012, 10:00 PM   #1
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Front end rebuild ?'s

So, I got permission from the wife to work on the truck on 05/12-5/13 (those of you that are locked down know what I mean) it's hard to get away some times lol. Well, I plan on using this time to finally rebuild the front end. I have all the control arm bushings and the ball joints. I have already replaced the shocks about 2 months ago. what else do I need? I would like to get everything now so that once I pull everything apart I don't have to make extra trips to the parts house..... any tips that will make the job go smoother would be greatly appreciated . should I get new coils?

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Old 05-03-2012, 11:52 PM   #2
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Re: Front end rebuild ?'s

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Old 05-04-2012, 08:26 AM   #3
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Re: Front end rebuild ?'s

I got my self energy suspension hyper flex kit it had everything in it from front end to transmission mount and body mounts it made world of a difference
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Old 05-04-2012, 01:05 PM   #4
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Old 05-04-2012, 04:25 PM   #5
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Re: Front end rebuild ?'s

What INSIDIOUS 86 said, but go through Rockauto. Same parts 25-45% cheaper and if you google "rockauto coupon" you can find a code for another 5% off! I am looking to do my suspension soon too, here are part #s of what I have compiled so far. Not all inclusive I am sure. All #s are moog/timken parts.
My truck is an 85 if it makes a difference.

Upper ball joints K6136
Lower ball joints K6117T
Upper arm bushings x2 K6138
Lower arm bushings x2 K6137
Idler arm K6247T
Pitman arm K6143
Tie rod ends ES409RT x2 ES409LT X2
Tie rod adjusters ES2004S x2
Wheel bearings outer x2 SET3
Wheel bearings inner x2 SET6
Bearing seals x2 8871

Please feel free to add to this, I may have forgotten something. I only want to tear it apart once!
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Old 05-04-2012, 06:48 PM   #6
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Re: Front end rebuild ?'s

Thanks alot guys. Inlimbo, that really helps me out. Took most of the research off my hands lol. Im going to check it out.
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