Hey all
So now that the truck is in good standing mechanically for the engine and all, its time to do the front end.
Been going through some youtube vids and forum searching for parts and pieces to get the whole thing done. I will be doing all the tie rods, ball joints 4x4 seals, updated dust seals, U Joints and drag links. I have already gotten the 4x4 seal driver for the truck so I am good there.
My questions are this;
1 - Do I have everything listed that should be needed ( I can search the forum to verify this if you all are tired of answering this one haha )
- Ball joint sets ( upper and lower )
- U Joints
- Ford Seal Kit for 4x4
- Updated Dust seal
- Driver, Pass tie rod
- Both drag link end
- Track Bar joint
This list basically completes the front end repairs that require taking one thing apart to get to the other as I understand it? At the moment, Driver Ball Joint & pass tie rod are bad. At 140k, I just plan on doing all the parts and forget about it.
2 - For the Updated Dust Seal, is my 4x4 seal installer enough to press the dust seal in? Do I need some type of specific tool for this or have you found a nice flat press is good enough to install?
3 - I have never experienced the Death Wobble issue this truck is somewhat known for. Well, I have once but that was higher speed, 40 deg turn highway and hit a bridge mating seam. Come to find out there was a nail in the tire and I was at 30-40 PSI. After putting back to the 75 I run it at and replicating the scene a few times, it did not happen again.
With that said, should I get that Camber Spacer thing powerstrokehelp.com speaks of or just run it as is? Im stock ride height & tire size and always will be.
4 - BIGGEST ISSUE
I want all OEM or Spicer parts. All these parts are on backorder at the moment surprise surprise. Do any of you guys have a hidey hole company you get this stuff from? Amazon, Diesel online stores bla bla bla are all out? I have just seen too many for my warm and fuzzy that are not happy with Moog as of late ya know?
If you do not have access to stock parts, Does anyone have real miles on some parts purchased as of late that are not giving you issues? Again doing Forum search, im finding older forum stuff on the subject but it seems all parts, oils and the like have changed over the past couple years so i dont want junk.
I went to Rotella T6 and speaking with Ashville Engine & Warren Diesel both, they stated Rotella after last year ( or something close to that time ) changed and they will not warrantee the engine or injectors if I use it. Seems like Moog parts have a similar thing going on at the moment for Super Duty parts.
Thanks All
James
So now that the truck is in good standing mechanically for the engine and all, its time to do the front end.
Been going through some youtube vids and forum searching for parts and pieces to get the whole thing done. I will be doing all the tie rods, ball joints 4x4 seals, updated dust seals, U Joints and drag links. I have already gotten the 4x4 seal driver for the truck so I am good there.
My questions are this;
1 - Do I have everything listed that should be needed ( I can search the forum to verify this if you all are tired of answering this one haha )
- Ball joint sets ( upper and lower )
- U Joints
- Ford Seal Kit for 4x4
- Updated Dust seal
- Driver, Pass tie rod
- Both drag link end
- Track Bar joint
This list basically completes the front end repairs that require taking one thing apart to get to the other as I understand it? At the moment, Driver Ball Joint & pass tie rod are bad. At 140k, I just plan on doing all the parts and forget about it.
2 - For the Updated Dust Seal, is my 4x4 seal installer enough to press the dust seal in? Do I need some type of specific tool for this or have you found a nice flat press is good enough to install?
3 - I have never experienced the Death Wobble issue this truck is somewhat known for. Well, I have once but that was higher speed, 40 deg turn highway and hit a bridge mating seam. Come to find out there was a nail in the tire and I was at 30-40 PSI. After putting back to the 75 I run it at and replicating the scene a few times, it did not happen again.
With that said, should I get that Camber Spacer thing powerstrokehelp.com speaks of or just run it as is? Im stock ride height & tire size and always will be.
4 - BIGGEST ISSUE
I want all OEM or Spicer parts. All these parts are on backorder at the moment surprise surprise. Do any of you guys have a hidey hole company you get this stuff from? Amazon, Diesel online stores bla bla bla are all out? I have just seen too many for my warm and fuzzy that are not happy with Moog as of late ya know?
If you do not have access to stock parts, Does anyone have real miles on some parts purchased as of late that are not giving you issues? Again doing Forum search, im finding older forum stuff on the subject but it seems all parts, oils and the like have changed over the past couple years so i dont want junk.
I went to Rotella T6 and speaking with Ashville Engine & Warren Diesel both, they stated Rotella after last year ( or something close to that time ) changed and they will not warrantee the engine or injectors if I use it. Seems like Moog parts have a similar thing going on at the moment for Super Duty parts.
Thanks All
James
. At least in my eyes anyway.
