well i just ordered the mcgaughys drop spindles...now i know im in definite need of replacing my upper and lower ball joints...should i use any paticular stronger replacement? what other parts would be wise to replace when i im doing the spindle instal and where can i find those small parts?

 

depending on the mileage and wear......I would go ahead and replace the tie rod ends at least. If you want to go all out you could replace the upper and lower control arm bushings......

 

Also replace your inner tie rods as well. They are also prone to failing. It is a lot easier when your already tearing it all apart.
Go back with MOOG parts if you use aftermarket ones.

Jim

 

It's been a while now and about 15k miles on the spindles. Ended up replacing the upper/lower ball joints and tie rods. Handles well and haven't had any problems. Next change to the font end will certainly be a bigger sway bar and better shocks, maybe an adjustable coilover?

 

Wow man, all of your threads were from 06, where've you been? Welcome back

 

Oh yeah. Way back in the day.! Ive been on a couple of tours in Iraq with my Uncle Sam. He plans all kinds of cool trips for me to go play with guns...

 

Thanks for looking out for us

 

No prob!...gotta help to keep things stirred up, so the bad guys don't get bored enough to come mess with us on our turf! Well, the truck has been riding fine with the flowered front geometry from the spindle and torsion key drop. In the rear all I did was take the leaf spring blocks out. The stance is fine like that, just a tad *** high. Has anyone been running this rear setup yet? Any comments on the ride quality and hookup?

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