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Old 11-19-2009, 11:04 AM   #1 (permalink)
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rebuilding front end question

Don't know much about suspension so I thought I would ask here. Van is starting to wander in lanes on the freeway. I have read posts about steering box and adjustment. I think I would like to just replace it. I have a friend with all the tools and knowlege.
I would also like to replace tie rods, bushings, ball joints etc to make new again. Front end has never been touch aside from alignment.
What do you guys recommend to use and where to get?
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I recommend Moog parts.
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1) new ball joints
2) new moog bushings for I-beams, radius arms, and sway bar ends.
3) full alignment including camber form a reputable truck alignment shop.

during the alignment, you can ask them to check steering box slop.

Pretty easy to tell if there is play or binding in the tie rods ends (get on the ground and inspect carefully while somebody moves the wheel), so I wouldn't replace those without checking first.
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Thanbs guys, just the info I needed.
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