Front End Common Replacement Parts

[Jesse]

I recently bought an 85 K10 out of California. I'm looking to make it as dependable and ride as comfortable as possible(lol). Just looking for a quick heads up on things I should replace on the front end besides, ball joints, ujoints, wheel bearings, swapping out the auto hubs which are broken for manual ones, and a new front steering stabilizer, calipers, rotors and pads. Anything else I should do while in there? The end goal is 33" tires, 4" lift, and a vortec swap.

 

[marks86]

the steering drag link(goes from steering box to front tire) also the center drag link(runs from one knuckle to the other.. across the front of the axle)

 

[marks86]

also check the rag joint I replaced mine with a universal one

 

[1low4x4]

If you are gonna do all that may as well do rubber brake lines up front and ther one in back.

 

[cbrodine]

Replacing all the rubber brakes lines is a great idea, and replacing the rag joint is an even better one. I've had on break...while driving. NOT something you want to have happen.

 

[BowTieJockey]

While it's that torn apart I would pull the carrier and pinion and check all of those bearings and races for cracks or uneven wear. But then again you can go ahead and get all new ones that way you know there good.

Posted from my phone in my lap during class

 

[highdesertrange]

if you want it like new replace all parts, that move and can wear. o yeah use quality replacement parts. if you do this you won't worry about it for another 20 years. highdesertranger