Front suspension 2wd rebuild

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Aug 28, 2010 | 04:53 PM

TJE

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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.

Thanks, Tony

Aug 28, 2010 | 05:36 PM

d22019

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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.

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.....

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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.

Aug 28, 2010 | 07:35 PM

dzl_damon

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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.

Aug 28, 2010 | 07:50 PM

Onemoparnut

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I just did mine with moog joints. Its good so far

Aug 28, 2010 | 08:58 PM

truckwrench1

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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...

Aug 28, 2010 | 09:05 PM

wannadiesel

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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.

Front suspension 2wd rebuild

Front suspension 2wd rebuild

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