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weird knocking noise front end. 1998 c1500 v6 single cab long bed

So I hear this strange knocking noise almost as if it sways and hits the floor board here and there. It’s pretty subtle but still very annoying. Had my ball joints checked and everything. Mechanic says ball joints are good and he thinks it’s my coils shifting. I’ve never heard of this, what do...
- Joppo_c1500_98
- Thread
- Dec 21, 2023
- c1500 front end knocking noise
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Lower ball joint size identification on '96 k3500 4x4

I need to order new lower ball joints for my 1996 4x4 k3500 and see that there are 2 diferent sizes, and for forged, welded, or stamped control arms. How do I tell what size I need and for what control arm? Pardon me I didn't know there were these variations for our trucks. I see 46.13mm and...
- Angelo
- Thread
- Jun 30, 2023
- alignment ball joint ball joints front end heavy duty
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
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Front wheels off

1995 Tahoe 4WD Hi all, my front wheels are off and it's driving me insane. The driver side wheel is further out than the passenger wheel and it is further forward by about a 1/4 of an inch. The driver side is also taller tgan the passenger side by about a 1/2 inch. It's been like this since I...
- bowmanpf21
- Thread
- Oct 17, 2022
- alignment front end misaligned one side taller one wheel further out suspension torsion bars upper control arm
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
Front End Refresh - Advice?

Looking to rebuild the entire front end on my 92 C1500 because everything is shot (steering, ride quality, etc.) The steering is so bad as a matter of fact that with the truck jacked up, key unlocked, the wheel is crazy hard to turn (almost as if the tires are on the ground!) Not to mention...
- Ruff Idol
- Thread
- Apr 25, 2022
- front end rebuild refresh steering suspension
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
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Can't load torsion bars too stiff or wrong?

Ok so for the last few weekends I have been trying to change the torsion bars in my 93 k3500, I was told go a set stiffer since these ones flattened out, and I have 2 plow harnesses, and Will be adding a heavy front bumper. And my plow is a heavy one. So I went from factory GL to XG bars. Due to...
- Duallylife
- Thread
- Dec 7, 2020
- front end suspension torsion torsion keys
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
K3500 Stronger IFS Front End Parts

Hey everyone I have a 9200GVWR SRW K3500 with the 6in ProComp lift and 35's. I will be replacing the Pitman Arm, Idler Arm Bracket, and Idler Arm this week and curious if there is anything out there better/beefier than Moog? Yes I know I want to shove Super Duty axles underneath her and never...
- 92_Bahama
- Thread
- Jul 29, 2020
- front end pitman arm
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
S10 springs for front drop?

Im trying to find a low priced drop kit and saw a youtube video about a 3-4 inch drop using s10 v6 springs for the front. Anybody heard or done that? I know it sounds like a bad idea but seen a youtube video doing it and the dude said it handled better than stock
- Treyes
- Thread
- Apr 28, 2020
- drop front end
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Lowered and Bagged Suspension
Front Suspension Rebuild/Ugrade

Hey whats up guys, I need a whole list of parts to rebuild my front suspension. Don't really know where to start. Nothing has been changed other than the shocks since it was brand new. Everything looks in a good condition but would really like to just replace/upgrade everything. Maybe if you...
- chatodesigns
- Thread
- Mar 10, 2019
- front end oem performance suspension
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits