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Old 09-01-2013, 09:54 PM   #1
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Front suspension rebuild

So I pulled the front suspension off of a donor 80's truck for my 69 project and figure I might as well rebuild it all while the frame is bare. Is there a kit or do I just piece it together? What should I all get?

I plan on doing a static drop so ill get lower springs, shocks, and spindles. I also can grab the power steering, brake lines and whatever else I can get off of the donor truck if possible.

I also have a 71-72 rear that I need to clean up. What would you suggest I do to it?

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Old 09-02-2013, 12:07 AM   #2
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Re: Front suspension rebuild

So I went to rock auto and searched a little and came up with this list...what am I missing or do I have too much? From looking at the site suggestions I priced Moog parts.

Part. Part #. Qty. price.

Idler arm. k6247t 1. 43.79
Pitman arm. K6143. 1. 30.79
Tie rod end. Es409rt. 2. 14.72
Es409lt. 2. 14.83
Tie rod sleeve. Es2004s. 2. 8.69
Ball joint upper. K6136. 2. 27.89
Lower. K6117t. 2. 22.79
Control arm bushing upper. K6138. 2. 11.26
Lower. K6137. 2. 14.90

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Old 09-02-2013, 08:48 AM   #3
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Re: Front suspension rebuild

Rock Auto is a good choice,as is Moog parts.
I assume you ordered 73-87 tie rods and plan on using ALL of the 1980 year replacement parts?
That is a good plan if you are using 73-87 spindles, rotors and calipers.
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Old 09-02-2013, 11:24 AM   #4
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Re: Front suspension rebuild

Yeah lolife, I looked up all the pieces for 85 model year.
Can I use the brake booster off of the 85 truck as well?
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Re: Front suspension rebuild

I'm sure you can with some mods to the firewall bracket and brake pedal push rod.
A 71-72 booster would be a "bolt-on".
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