So after postponing some front end work for as long as I could, I've finally parked the 98 12 valve to do some much needed ball joints and front axle u joints. Come to realize that one shock is leaking, and one caliper is pretty stiff to compress (new brakes while it's jacked up..), so shocks and calipers to replace as well. Thankfully I did the wheel bearings and tires last year. Wow, look at how loose those control arm bushings are, might as well order 4 new ones. As it'll be a week before they get here, I've got time to pull the trans and install the Georend TC that's been on the shelf for over a year.. While pulling trans realize that cooler lines are toast, as are half of the driveshaft u joints. As I'm already in deep, might as well pull the bent front bumper and start building something strong, did I mention the stock bumper is a piece of ****? Cha Ching!$$$$ Hopefully this will end soon, am I missing anything while I'm in this far?

 

I went to replace a bearing on my front end and before the weekend was over I had $1200 worth of parts under my truck.