- Jul 22, 2015
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Now with the cold weather about to lift, I just ordered a few things from Rock Auto...thanks to those who post the 5% discount info, I saved $17.50 on the order. That'll pay for about half of the shipping...
Moog upper ball joints / end links
Dorman UCAs / LCAs - hope the pre-installed lower ball joint holds up!
Unfortunately, they don't carry the Bilstein HDs, but I know where to get them.
They also didn't carry tie rods (although they had tools for them, etc.)
I'll be installing these next weekend along with front stabilizer bushings, which I already have stashed away.
Question - in addition to these parts, since I'm going to be removing a bunch of suspension components...is there anything else I should definitely change out, while I've got all of those things out? I'd like to stay away from the tie rods for now - but if it makes sense to 'do it now', I will - either inner / outer, or both.
Opinions? I know there are several 'suspension' threads, and I've read through a good portion of them - that's how I knew to spend a little extra for full UCA / LCAs, vs just replacing the bushings.
No, not 'all' of these pieces necessarily 'need' replacement - the local Firestone told me I needed driver-side ball joints when I purchased tires from them about a year (?) ago - but when they quoted $600 for the upper on that side alone - I decided to do it myself. If I do it myself, I know it's done, I used good quality parts, and I don't feel like I was 'sold the job', vs. having the shop do it. It just takes me a little longer.
I don't have any 4wd issues - so AFAIK, I don't need to mess with the front disconnect, etc.
Moog upper ball joints / end links
Dorman UCAs / LCAs - hope the pre-installed lower ball joint holds up!
Unfortunately, they don't carry the Bilstein HDs, but I know where to get them.
They also didn't carry tie rods (although they had tools for them, etc.)
I'll be installing these next weekend along with front stabilizer bushings, which I already have stashed away.
Question - in addition to these parts, since I'm going to be removing a bunch of suspension components...is there anything else I should definitely change out, while I've got all of those things out? I'd like to stay away from the tie rods for now - but if it makes sense to 'do it now', I will - either inner / outer, or both.
Opinions? I know there are several 'suspension' threads, and I've read through a good portion of them - that's how I knew to spend a little extra for full UCA / LCAs, vs just replacing the bushings.
No, not 'all' of these pieces necessarily 'need' replacement - the local Firestone told me I needed driver-side ball joints when I purchased tires from them about a year (?) ago - but when they quoted $600 for the upper on that side alone - I decided to do it myself. If I do it myself, I know it's done, I used good quality parts, and I don't feel like I was 'sold the job', vs. having the shop do it. It just takes me a little longer.
I don't have any 4wd issues - so AFAIK, I don't need to mess with the front disconnect, etc.