OK, so I have decided to start working on eliminating the slop in my steering. I figured I would start with the front linkages. I would like to keep the amount of $$$$$ I need as low as I can. I found these on Ebay. I am just a little worried about using something like that priced under one bill on my truck. I will be doing the install. What do you guys think? Should I just swallow my pride and fork out for something a little pricier (therefore better quality) or do you think these ones would be fine?

 

probably aint no worse then the cheep crap at advanceauto.

id check under your truck and see what you need first. your gear box might be trashed and replacing all this stuff aint gonna fix anything. i know the idler arms go bad alot on these trucks too

 

Idler arms go bad, but so do upper and lower ball joints. The tie rod ends in that set might not be too bad, but I'd want Moog quality parts in my own truck. I've heard lots of horror stories about people replacing parts, only to have to replace them again months later. Not only is that wasting money on cheap parts, but what is your time worth?

Power Performance makes a rebuild kit for Blazers that is second to none. Yeah, this set is kind of pricey, but as long as you keep the joints greased properly, you'll never have to replace them again.

Read the description and the material differences:

http://www.powerperformancemotorspor...&categoryId=18

Personally, I'd add a few more bucks and pop for the set that includes their extreme duty ball joints:

http://www.powerperformancemotorspor...&categoryId=18

As stated above, thoroughly check your front suspension before replacing parts.

There's never enough time or money to do it right the first time, but there's always time and money to do it right the second time.

 

I actually had my gearbox rebuilt here recently
(I didnt risk it... I dont know steering gearboxes)
Mechanic did a GREAT job, cost me about $80 USD... handles like a new one now.

something you might look at