Front End Rebuild Parts

[wesmigletz]

I am about to pull the trigger and order the parts to rebuild my front suspension and steering. Comparing NAPA and Rockauto.com for Parts, Rock Auto was much cheaper, and stocked MOOG components.

It's my understanding that MOOG is the best, and I hav used them in the past. That said, they are quite a bit more $$$ than othe life-time warrantied parts. That said, would you still stick with MOOG? I want to do the rebuild once, and then forget about the suspension, other than lubing, etc.

I was planning to order the following MOOG parts: Upper and lower Ball Joints, inner/outer tie rod ends and sleeves, upper and lower control arm shafts, pitman arm, and idler arm.

Are the steeering stabilizer kits for 2WD trucks? If so, would you add one? The monroe kit is $39.95, where as the MOOG is $59.95. Would you still recommend the MOOG?

I couldn't find a listing for a centerlink. Does anyone have a source? My truck has a manual steering box on it, but it came with a rebuilt PS box, which I plan to install. I hope the PS box doesn't leak like the NAPA box did from day one on my BBC 65 Chevelle with headers...

I'm planning to get the brake parts and shock absorbers locally. I plan to replace all the wear parts and brake hoses. I will probably replace all the brake lines as well, and switch to dot5 fluid at the same time, because the truck may have to sit for long periods of time.

I was planning on Monroe Gas Magnum for the shocks. Are there any other recommendations?

Can anyone think of anything else I should do while I'm there? My goal is a reliable, good riding/driving truck, that I won't have to mess with for a long time.

TIA,

Wes