Hey Gang:

I am starting to notice a little slop in my front end. I'm thinking axle hubs, u-joints, tie rods, etc.

Question:

Anyone here have any interest in re-doing my front end?
I can travel a bit.
I am in lower New York.
There are no shops around here that I trust (not to mention over priced.)

I have put over 9-K into this truck and this is (hopefully) the last segment of my restoration.

Just curious.

Thanks.

Slate.

 

i did my entire front end. it took me two days to do it. one day per side. all the bearings races and seals you can get here https://www.4wdfactory.com/store/pro...g-and-Seal-kit you can also find the u-joints and king pins there. i got my tire rod ends from napa i think. its definitely a lot of work and requires a good set of tools. good luck with it man!

 

Time is hard to come by or I would do it myself. We will see what the future brings if no one out there does this type of work.
Thanks for the info.
Where would I purchase a "hinge kit" for my drivers side door?

 

Napa carries replacement bushings for the hinges. I believe I read on here not too long ago that Dodge may still carry complete new hinges.

 

What part of New York? I live in Rochester= Buffalo area.

 

Rockauto has a lot of our stuff. They are also having a clearance sale on a lot of our stuff right now.

 

I'm down by NYC. You interested? I could really use the help. I have put sooooo much into this truck ($9,500+), that I am now getting discouraged. I keep saying:" well this is redone, that is redone, this is new, that is new (etc) What could possible be next? I don't beat on it, and I strictly use it as an interstate runner. When something starts to go wrong, I will buy the best parts and do the best repair possible before it gets worse (thats just how I am.) I will be doing major driving this year and I cannot afford to have this truck down. I may consider selling it in order to buy a newer diesel. I will need to "turn and burn" without anymore down time. I just don't know at this point. My plate is too full to keep adding more to it.

 

I'm 4 hours closer than Buffalo---in Binghamton. Got a heated shop-come on up if you want We'll get you squared away.

 

That's funny. My driving this year will be back and fourth to Oneonta almost evey weekend (if things go as planned.)

Heated shop? You lucky dog!

I'm Driving up to Hancock in a half hour this morning.

Too funny.

 

I'm actually about 5 minutes off exit 3 (port crane) on 88 eastbound. Like I said, you need some help, stop on in.
greg

 

Thanks for the idea. Hinge kit is $1.61 for a single hinge.


Good deal !


T.

 

Greg:

How can I get in touch with you?

 

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