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05-22-2002, 07:59 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Burien, WA, USA
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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?
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05-22-2002, 08:02 PM
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68cst_ss490
Join Date: May 2001
Location: edmonton,canada
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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
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05-22-2002, 09:08 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SOMERSET KY.
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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
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05-22-2002, 09:37 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Omaha Nebraska
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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
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05-22-2002, 10:18 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Frisco, Tx, USA
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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.
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