Should I rebuild the front end? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RainDog · 05-22-2002, 07:59 PM

A buddy was supposed to help me rebuild the front end on my truck, but he backed out. I've never worked on a front end before, is it something I could walk myself through with a good manual, or should I fugghedaboudit and wait for a real mechanic?

Dean23 · 05-22-2002, 08:02 PM

What all were you going to do? most front end work is straight forward. The hardest part would be doing the control arm bushings.BAll joints and tie rods are a breeze

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junkyardjohn · 05-22-2002, 09:08 PM

IT'S NOT THAT TOUGH. THESE ARE SOME OF THE SIMPLEST, MOST STRAIGHT-FORWORD FRONTENDS THERE ARE TO REBUILD. GO FOR IT

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moose · 05-22-2002, 09:37 PM

I'm doing my right now it has been pretty simple. the hardest parts is to get the 33years of rusty bolts and bushing off. but I need to find torque spec for it. I do have one question when replacing the top balljoint that had rivets do Iuse a grade 8 bolt that fit or what. never thought i wooud get this far into my frontend ethier

have a safe week end to darn cold to go sking

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69 C/10 swb coming along slow but sure 4 yr and counting

Blue68 · 05-22-2002, 10:18 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/ub...ML/023892.html

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Frisco, Tx

'68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades.

Way too much money and time invested..But it's a hobby.

05-22-2002, 07:59 PM	#1
RainDog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Burien, WA, USA Posts: 391	Should I rebuild the front end? A buddy was supposed to help me rebuild the front end on my truck, but he backed out. I've never worked on a front end before, is it something I could walk myself through with a good manual, or should I fugghedaboudit and wait for a real mechanic? __________________ "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats."

05-22-2002, 08:02 PM	#2
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	What all were you going to do? most front end work is straight forward. The hardest part would be doing the control arm bushings.BAll joints and tie rods are a breeze ------------------ Dean edmonton,canada 68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane. SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

05-22-2002, 09:08 PM	#3
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	IT'S NOT THAT TOUGH. THESE ARE SOME OF THE SIMPLEST, MOST STRAIGHT-FORWORD FRONTENDS THERE ARE TO REBUILD. GO FOR IT ------------------ junkyardjohn http://community.webshots.com/user/junkyardjohn __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

05-22-2002, 09:37 PM	#4
moose Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 154	I'm doing my right now it has been pretty simple. the hardest parts is to get the 33years of rusty bolts and bushing off. but I need to find torque spec for it. I do have one question when replacing the top balljoint that had rivets do Iuse a grade 8 bolt that fit or what. never thought i wooud get this far into my frontend ethier have a safe week end to darn cold to go sking ------------------ 69 C/10 swb coming along slow but sure 4 yr and counting __________________ 69 C/10 swb coming along slow but sure 4 yr and counting Omaha Nebr 7I JIMMY 350 4speed daily driver/next prodject 99Yukon wifes

05-22-2002, 10:18 PM	#5
Blue68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Frisco, Tx, USA Posts: 606	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/ub...ML/023892.html ------------------ Frisco, Tx '68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades. Way too much money and time invested..But it's a hobby. __________________ http://home.comcast.net/~r.landrum/w...tos.html-.html '68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades.



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