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apstguy · 08-11-2004, 01:20 PM

I have a tire pressure monitoring system in my truck and one day coming back from the lake my truck starts to shake violently side to side. I pull over and check all the tires, lug nuts and inspect the front suspension. All looked fine. When I got home I jacked the front up and the right front tire sounded like it had rocks in it.

The tire pressure sensor came of in 12 pieces. I just took it to the tire shop so they could get it out and I could go on the freeway again. It had needed to be aligned for a while so I told them to do it. They told me the lower ball joints are bad so they can't align it.

I just finished putting tons of money in here! They also said the front brakes were at 10% if I was lucky and the rear was at 20%. That I expected. So guess what. This now gives me the excuse to lower my truck!

I'm going to rebuild the front suspension - here is my parts list - see anything more I need? All Moog for the suspension parts.

Lower & upper ball joints
drag link
tie rods
bushing kit (PST)
Shocks
Flip kit w/ notch
2.5 drop spindles

Brakes
hawk pads
powerslot rotors
wheel bearings
brake shoes
russel brake lines
brake fluid

Where is the best place to get the suspension parts and what lowering company should I go with for the spindle and flip kit?

Jonboy · 08-11-2004, 01:57 PM

check out www.performancesuspension.com . they have pretty decent prices, and the tech help is pretty good too. I had better luck with them than PST, and better pricing, too.

**Captkaos** · 08-11-2004, 02:18 PM

All the major drop makers are good. Western, Belltech, DJM.... You couldn't go wrong with any of them.

apstguy · 08-11-2004, 06:48 PM

BTW, who sells Moog suspension stuff? Autozone and Kragen don't carry them.

C&C Chevy · 08-11-2004, 07:41 PM

https://www.rockauto.com/dbphp/mfr,MOOG

TIMSPEED · 08-11-2004, 07:59 PM

Tyler,
If you go with a Flip Kit in the back, then you're going to need 2½" Summit Spindles AND 2" Summit Drop Springs. Trust me, you won't be sorry.

SanitysBane · 08-11-2004, 10:49 PM

o'reily carries moog

BaggedC10 · 08-11-2004, 11:41 PM

Don't waste your time on a 2.5/5" drop. Go 4/6" or lower. Learn from the many people, myself included, who have redone their suspension setups several times.

TIMSPEED · 08-12-2004, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaggedC10

Don't waste your time on a 2.5/5" drop. Go 4/6" or lower. Learn from the many people, myself included, who have redone their suspension setups several times.

Amen to that. Go 4/6 tyler, you won't be sorry

cliffsta · 08-12-2004, 06:37 PM

LOL I'm a weenie. The most i'd drop ol red is 2/4. In my equation, ride quality beats out looks, so i won't sacrifice driveability for that extra inch lower.

**N2TRUX** · 08-12-2004, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliffsta

LOL I'm a weenie. The most i'd drop ol red is 2/4. In my equation, ride quality beats out looks, so i won't sacrifice driveability for that extra inch lower.

More drop won't effect your ride if done with the proper parts. What has the biggest adverse effect is low profile tires.

Don't be skeert....DROP it!

cliffsta · 08-12-2004, 07:26 PM

nah see im not "ghettoing out" ol red. im only putting 15s on it (stockers are 15s). the only reason im dropping it any is just for a slightly better look. and dropping more costs lots of $$$ i dont have.

08-11-2004, 01:20 PM	#1
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	Brakes and Suspension Rebuild I have a tire pressure monitoring system in my truck and one day coming back from the lake my truck starts to shake violently side to side. I pull over and check all the tires, lug nuts and inspect the front suspension. All looked fine. When I got home I jacked the front up and the right front tire sounded like it had rocks in it. The tire pressure sensor came of in 12 pieces. I just took it to the tire shop so they could get it out and I could go on the freeway again. It had needed to be aligned for a while so I told them to do it. They told me the lower ball joints are bad so they can't align it. I just finished putting tons of money in here! They also said the front brakes were at 10% if I was lucky and the rear was at 20%. That I expected. So guess what. This now gives me the excuse to lower my truck! I'm going to rebuild the front suspension - here is my parts list - see anything more I need? All Moog for the suspension parts. Lower & upper ball joints drag link tie rods bushing kit (PST) Shocks Flip kit w/ notch 2.5 drop spindles Brakes hawk pads powerslot rotors wheel bearings brake shoes russel brake lines brake fluid Where is the best place to get the suspension parts and what lowering company should I go with for the spindle and flip kit? __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

08-11-2004, 01:57 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	check out www.performancesuspension.com . they have pretty decent prices, and the tech help is pretty good too. I had better luck with them than PST, and better pricing, too. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-11-2004, 02:18 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	All the major drop makers are good. Western, Belltech, DJM.... You couldn't go wrong with any of them. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-11-2004, 06:48 PM	#4
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	BTW, who sells Moog suspension stuff? Autozone and Kragen don't carry them. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

08-11-2004, 07:41 PM	#5
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	https://www.rockauto.com/dbphp/mfr,MOOG __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

08-11-2004, 07:59 PM	#6
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Tyler, If you go with a Flip Kit in the back, then you're going to need 2½" Summit Spindles AND 2" Summit Drop Springs. Trust me, you won't be sorry. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

08-11-2004, 10:49 PM	#7
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	o'reily carries moog __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

08-11-2004, 11:41 PM	#8
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Don't waste your time on a 2.5/5" drop. Go 4/6" or lower. Learn from the many people, myself included, who have redone their suspension setups several times. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

08-12-2004, 06:37 PM	#10
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	LOL I'm a weenie. The most i'd drop ol red is 2/4. In my equation, ride quality beats out looks, so i won't sacrifice driveability for that extra inch lower. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

08-12-2004, 07:26 PM	#12
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	nah see im not "ghettoing out" ol red. im only putting 15s on it (stockers are 15s). the only reason im dropping it any is just for a slightly better look. and dropping more costs lots of $$$ i dont have. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord



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