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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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Front suspension 2wd rebuild

Can someone tell me what parts, or does someone have a list of the front end parts one needs for a rebuild? Does one really need a center link? Also is it necessary to use Moog? I want to do the job right, but money doesn't grow on trees in my part of the country.

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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 05:36 PM
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Moog parts will last twice as long as the cheap stuff. I don't know everything that is needed but rockauto and amazon have good prices on parts.
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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I second the rockauto choice. They say moog lasts longer, but I can't say for sure.

Here's the list from the sticky.....

Moog Front Springs for D350
Heavy Duty 7226
Super Heavy Duty 7226S

Moog Front End Parts for 92 D350 (possibly will work for 91-93)

1. K7055 Idler Arm $72.95
2. K7082 Upper Ball Joint $53.95 each
3. K7053T Lower B/J $52.95 each
4. K7079 Strut Rod Bushing kit $18.95
5. K7192 Lower CTRL Arm bush. $23.95 each
6. K7104 Upper CTRL Arm bush. $21.95 each
7. DS1173 Drag/Center link $74.95
8. ES3123L Inner Tie Rods $36.95 each
9. ES3122R Outer Tie Rods $29.95 each
10. ES3124s Adjusting Sleeves $ 9.95 each
11. K7226 Frnt HD Coil Sprgs $79.95 for the pair.
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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I've heard when it comes to the parts other than the balljoints, you can use other manufacturers with good luck.
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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I just did mine with moog joints. Its good so far
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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in my opinion always use the best, in suspension components unless you love doing suspension work because the best (moog) always last longer...
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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I would use Moog on the balljoints, center link, and tie rods. Bushings and the idler arm I wouldn't worry as much about.

Shipping from Rock Auto has been pretty steep recently, I've been finding that I can often get things at competitive prices locally once shipping is factored in.
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by wannadiesel
Shipping from Rock Auto has been pretty steep recently, I've been finding that I can often get things at competitive prices locally once shipping is factored in.
I was going to say the same thing. IDK what they changed in the past year, but NAPA is almost always the same price after shipping since RockAuto changed their shipping prices.
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