I have several shakes and rattels comeing from my front of my truck end and i have decided to rebuild the whole think. shocks, all the bushings, and bearings. any one know how long this might take? and/or if there are any special tools i may need to do it?

oh by the way, its a 91 350 2wd

thanks

bradley allen

 

Well I did mine about 30,000 miles ago. Its about 2 days work at most. If you want to do every thing, your gonna need:

Upper Control Arm Bushings
Lower Control Arm Bushings
Upper Ball Joints
Lower Ball Joints
Coil Springs
Coil Spring Insulators
Shocks
Strut Rod Bushings
Sway Bar Bushings (if you have one)
Center Link
Inner Tie Rods
Outer Tie Rods
Idler Arm
Camber Adjusting Kit
Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeves
Pitman Arm
Wheel Bearings, Races and Seals

I think thats everything.

 

While you're at it, have the front brake rotors turned, rebuild the calipers and put on new pads. If you can, replace the front springs while you're at it. They fatigure and take a set. Also, if you're running oversize tires, add a steering stabilizer.

I would also check the steering coupler. It's probably shot and will cause excess steering play.

I can't emphasize enough to use better than OEM shocks. I just put Bilstein 5100's on my 90 W350 (4x4) and the difference is amazing.

 

Also, have your tires checked for cupping and uneven wear and have them rebalanced and get it aligned when you're done. You should end up with a great ride.

You might want to put the offset upper bushings in it. There's usually not enough caster adjustment available with the stock style bushings.

I found when I did this on my '79 2WD and '93 2WD, it took a few days to settle in and had to have it aligned again once the bushings and springs took a set

Steering will be tight for a while, then loosen up a bit and feel real nice.

 

Just got done w/ mine on a d250. It was about 2 days. I had to take the lower control arms to a shop to get the bushings pressed out. Other than that, it wasn't that bad. It could be accomplished quicker, but I took breaks and drank a few while doing it. Hardest part was breaking through 16 yrs. of crap built up on everything. Make sure you get all the parts before you start. I was waiting on one set of control arm bushings. Oh, and take the hub off before you drop the lower a-arm. A big vise and a BFH was my best friend.