So, after 161k Miles (That's 259,000kms for you northerners) my lower control arm bracket bushings have finally given up their last hoorah, and my uppers have been pretty smoked for awhile. I've skated away most of the summer really not giving a rats ass about them but the truck is now pretty much unbearable at anything over 50mph, and it corners like complete garbage. My buddy is gonna help me with the lowers since I don't feel confident myself, but I'm going to tackle the uppers and the ball joints as well, It's going to be done Sunday since our local allignment shop isn't open on weekends.
I'm thinking Dorman for the uppers, Moog ball joints and either Dorman's brackets with their bushings, or Moog's press in bushings. We have access to a hydraulic wheel bearing press that will easily remove the bushings. or replacing all of the bushings in the front with Poly ones at a lower cost than ALL the Dorman/Moog parts. Or my last option, press in bushings off the shelf, because I know they now make them. I really can only afford the press ins right now, but I'm looking for guidance.
I'm thinking Dorman for the uppers, Moog ball joints and either Dorman's brackets with their bushings, or Moog's press in bushings. We have access to a hydraulic wheel bearing press that will easily remove the bushings. or replacing all of the bushings in the front with Poly ones at a lower cost than ALL the Dorman/Moog parts. Or my last option, press in bushings off the shelf, because I know they now make them. I really can only afford the press ins right now, but I'm looking for guidance.