Help ball joint advice

[Bullmarket]

I'm planning on replacing with moog ball joints. I have seen many posts, also advise to replace other parts while replacing the ball joints. I already have the lukes link. Any specific part numbers or brand of other parts would be much appreciated.



Thanks in advance



96 2500 4x4 114,000 miles

 

[Andy Redmond]

Do you know the ball joints are bad or just a bit of PM?



Moog also has the tie rod ends, drag link and tie rod, but you will need a TRW dealer for the pitman arm if that's worn. (read NAPA or dealer).





I like the Ingalls adjusters for the upper ball joints (pt. No 532). To put the caster adj. in the right spot. See alignment specs by "brent the gold star tech" in the 24 valve archives.



You might also consider sway bar end links, bushings and re-bushing the upper and lower control links/bars. Energy Suspension sells a kit for this.



Johnny Lucas at Lukes' is a great guy. We've talked on many occasions. We discussed the Energy sus. track bar bushing kit (track bar to axle connection). This may have come with your kit. .



Finally, assure that your steering gear/gear box is is good condition and tight. (see tsb's on overcenter and thrust tension)



Finally, if you can afford a Borgstrom or Flaming River steering shaft go for it!



Oh, are you running Rancho 9000's all around? If not get some too!



Now find a good alignment shop and you will have a nice handling ram! Far better than brand new!



Good luck,



Andy

Redmond Enterprises

Plano, TX