Front end rebuild?? or leave it be??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

allengator · 12-20-2010, 10:21 AM

I need some advice!

My Dad used to drive this truck everyday.
in 2001 he had the entire front end rebuilt and aligned.
It drove like new!!

The following year he parked it.
Then I bought it from him so it would stay in the family and it sat ever since until 3 weeks ago when I got it out of storage.

I hate to spend money and time on things that dont need the work... so should I replace all the front end rubber??
Does it go bad sitting?

Thanks!

*78 Chevyrado* · 12-20-2010, 10:35 AM

Just grease everything, being careful NOT to pop the grease boots. You won't need to replace any of the boots until they break, but when they do, replace them as soon as you can.

Rubber will deteriorate with age.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-20-2010, 11:25 AM

yeah exactly what he said grease up everything good and keep watching the boots

**N2TRUX** · 12-20-2010, 11:31 AM

Looking at your other post, it looks like you have the front clip off. Nows the time to powerwash the suspension, and take a good look. If they rubber isn't dried out and cracking then it is probably fine.

allengator · 12-20-2010, 12:29 PM

thanks guys... good advice!

1LowToy · 12-20-2010, 12:41 PM

Mine is original with only 57k miles and 30 years. If I didn't have an extra set of contol arms with newer bushings I would't replace them.

12-20-2010, 10:21 AM	#1
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Front end rebuild?? or leave it be??? I need some advice! My Dad used to drive this truck everyday. in 2001 he had the entire front end rebuilt and aligned. It drove like new!! The following year he parked it. Then I bought it from him so it would stay in the family and it sat ever since until 3 weeks ago when I got it out of storage. I hate to spend money and time on things that dont need the work... so should I replace all the front end rubber?? Does it go bad sitting? Thanks! __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

12-20-2010, 10:35 AM	#2
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Front end rebuild?? or leave it be??? Just grease everything, being careful NOT to pop the grease boots. You won't need to replace any of the boots until they break, but when they do, replace them as soon as you can. Rubber will deteriorate with age.

12-20-2010, 11:25 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Front end rebuild?? or leave it be??? yeah exactly what he said grease up everything good and keep watching the boots __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-20-2010, 11:31 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Front end rebuild?? or leave it be??? Looking at your other post, it looks like you have the front clip off. Nows the time to powerwash the suspension, and take a good look. If they rubber isn't dried out and cracking then it is probably fine. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-20-2010, 12:29 PM	#5
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Re: Front end rebuild?? or leave it be??? thanks guys... good advice! __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

12-20-2010, 12:41 PM	#6
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: Front end rebuild?? or leave it be??? Mine is original with only 57k miles and 30 years. If I didn't have an extra set of contol arms with newer bushings I would't replace them.



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