My front tires are having cupping problems(I suspect wheel bearings), but I know the ball joints etc are also pretty aged/worn. I decided to go balls deep in this and make it a learning experience. Most of it seems pretty straight forward and ordered quite a few parts to get started.
Parts I currently have ready:
Upper Ball Joints
Lower Ball Joints
Pitman Arm
Idler Arm
Idler Bracket Assembly
Adjusting Sleeves
Sway Bar End Links
Inner/Outer Tie Rods
Stabilizer Bar Bushings
Front Wheel Bearings and Races
Steering Linkage to replace rag joint(don't want to do XJ mod or use universal)
So, some questions.
Is there anything I'm missing that I should replace while I'm doing all of this?
What exactly are the knockouts I've read about in the control arms? Do I have them and are they required to be removed when I get it adjusted or is it just for extra adjustment needed for lift kits?
Am I in for any surprises that I should be prepared for?
How difficult is replacing the wheel bearings on these trucks?
Any other suggestions you can think of are very welcomed.
Parts I currently have ready:
Upper Ball Joints
Lower Ball Joints
Pitman Arm
Idler Arm
Idler Bracket Assembly
Adjusting Sleeves
Sway Bar End Links
Inner/Outer Tie Rods
Stabilizer Bar Bushings
Front Wheel Bearings and Races
Steering Linkage to replace rag joint(don't want to do XJ mod or use universal)
So, some questions.
Is there anything I'm missing that I should replace while I'm doing all of this?
What exactly are the knockouts I've read about in the control arms? Do I have them and are they required to be removed when I get it adjusted or is it just for extra adjustment needed for lift kits?
Am I in for any surprises that I should be prepared for?
How difficult is replacing the wheel bearings on these trucks?
Any other suggestions you can think of are very welcomed.