Gen II 2WD, Front End Rebuild....TO LAST 100K MILES?
09-05-2009, 10:11 AM
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Gen II 2WD, Front End Rebuild....TO LAST 100K MILES?
My front end is shot! I know that there are tons of parts for 4WD mods, but what about for 2WD?
I would like some advice on what to rebuild, replace to better my front end for the next 100k miles. 2wd and of course no off road. Some travel trailer towing and it is a daily driver on the port with many RR tracks. I have no problem paying for something worth it, but I'm also not looking for custom parts prices. Also, if anyone has some links to some parts sites with 2wd suspension parts? Thanks for the replys.
I would like some advice on what to rebuild, replace to better my front end for the next 100k miles. 2wd and of course no off road. Some travel trailer towing and it is a daily driver on the port with many RR tracks. I have no problem paying for something worth it, but I'm also not looking for custom parts prices. Also, if anyone has some links to some parts sites with 2wd suspension parts? Thanks for the replys.
09-05-2009, 05:32 PM
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How many miles are on it? My original front end parts, other than the shocks lasted over 500k, a few are still installed. I have replaced the ball joints once, outer tie rod ends once and the steering gearbox once. I've replaced the Ranchos twice and I think they are about due again.
09-05-2009, 11:22 PM
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How many miles are on it? My original front end parts, other than the shocks lasted over 500k, a few are still installed. I have replaced the ball joints once, outer tie rod ends once and the steering gearbox once. I've replaced the Ranchos twice and I think they are about due again.
I'm going to take a vid/sound bit of the sound of my front end tomorrow and some pics, and post it all. Not a nice sound!!!!
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