Hello, i need help on what parts i will need to replace when i tune-up my suspension. I know it is really bad but i have the stock shocks with 175,000 miles i bought it at 173,000 and i knew a lot needed to be done. I know it need ALL new bushings, new tie rods and tie rod ends, upper and lower ball joints, and idler arms. Is there anything else? It is really bad and i need to get it done.

 

Synergy Offroad sells a nice full front end setup for these trucks (no sway bar bushings but all ball joints,tie rod ends, sleeves, pitman and idler arm included) I have not personally used it yet but plan to this spring have read many good things about this kit.

 

Okay! Now it is a 4x4 so do they have those setups to?

 

Says it all in the description

 

Okay thanks. Now do you suggest that anything else be done? I just had new rims and tires put on it but is there anything else?

 

Alignment after you get all that done.

Also check your rear sway bar bushings and leaf spring bushings.

 

well if your gonna go thru tearing it apart to put that whole kit on now would be a good time to check the control arm bushings out if they need replaced too you wont find a better time to do it.

 

Good point.


And check your front half shafts. Easy time to replace those guys too

 

Okay i will i intern at a local Chevrolet dealership so I will take it down and do the alignment there and some of the work but I'm trying to save money by doin most of the work at home. Thanks for the advice.

 

you should be able to get a good discount on all the parts you need through the dealer. not sure though if your an intern. i would think you could