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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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I am going to rebuild my front end, new shocks on all 4 corners, new bushings, new bump stops etc. Can someone give me a list or have a link to a list of all the front end items so I can order it all? I was going to do pitman and idler arm as well since I have a weird shimmy in the front that occurs randomly. I figure that with the front end rebuild it will take care of this problem. Oh this is for my 1500HD same suspension as a 2500. Thanks for the help.
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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I can tell you what I did on my 01 Tahoe at about 140K. Made a HUGE difference as the degradation is gradual and you don't really notice it too much. Not sure if it is the same but it will give you a starting point.

Upper/Lower ball joints
Pitman
Idler
Upper/lower control arm bushings
Inner/outer tie rod ends
stabilizer bar end links
Stabilizer bar bushings (for the bar itself)

I considered replacing the control arms complete with ball joints but didn't want to spend the extra $$ I also did wheel bearings by replacing hubs. Figured I didn't want to tear into it again.

Used a press for the bushings. Spray with silicone before pressing them, makes it MUCH easier. Everything else was pretty straight forward.

Good Luck.
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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Perfect thats what I needed.
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