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09-18-2008, 11:44 AM
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Front end rebuild
Hello everyone i am a new member to the site, and had a quick question
aside from doing a frontend alignment is it possible to do a frontend rebuild at home "in the dirt driveway haha" with standerd hand tools? Do any of the bushings/bearings require to be pressed in/out? it is a 70gmc 2wd 3/4 ton thanks |
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09-18-2008, 01:54 PM
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I am a Referee of life.
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Re: Front end rebuild
It's possible to do a dirt driveway rebuild.You will probably need to have some bushings etc pressed in/out at a shop(there's a machine shop attached to the local Carquest).You do really need some concrete pad to properly support the truck on jackstands.The lower ball joints need to be pressed in/out but the uppers bolt back in.the uppers have rivets from the factory so you will need a way to cut them out or you could drill them.You will also need a "pickle fork" or ball joint seperator.If you look in the suspension forum you should find some info.There may also be a FAQ in that section.
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09-18-2008, 02:05 PM
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Re: Front end rebuild
As PanelDeland stated, it can be done in the driveway. If you are planning on purchasing a kit, or running MOOG products, look no further than Early Classic Enterprises (ECE). If I recall correctly their kit is around $500 but includes everything you will need.
Good luck with the rebuild!
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09-18-2008, 02:14 PM
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Re: Front end rebuild
put pieces of 3/4"plywood under the jackstands if doin it in the dirt
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09-18-2008, 02:31 PM
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Re: Front end rebuild
Thanks, guys
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09-19-2008, 08:27 PM
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Re: Front end rebuild
I have done exactly what cdowns suggest when I was a gravel mechanic works great
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09-19-2008, 09:30 PM
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Re: Front end rebuild
thanks for all the safty tips, and as always i do use plywood, aside from that-has anyone done a frontend rebuild? i was wondering how much time it might take, and what bushings/baerings require pressed in/out PANELDELAND might have answered this, but a little more advise wont hurt anyone. Thanks again
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09-19-2008, 10:56 PM
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Re: Front end rebuild
in the exact process you describe currently ('cept on asphalt). i had to wait on some parts and things can take longer to come apart than planned. i don't think any pieces had been replaced in 38 years... also doing disc conv at the same time. mine's not a daily driver so no worries about downtime. i had the lower balljoints done at a local shop along with lower shafts for about $90, both sides, labor only.
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