Front Suspension Rebuild?

[ad27326]

While replacing my front shocks last week I noticed a few items that need attention, both inner cv boot clamps need replacing (loosing grease), one torn lbj boot, sway bar/ stab.link bushings cracked etc. My question is, do it ALL while I am in there or just use the "as needed" approach? Going by the shocks, I would say everything is original. Would I replace the whole UCA or just replace the bushings. FYI, no noises, driving or alignment issues, just the grease from the cv's and seeing the cracked and deteriorated bushings. I searched and didn't find, thanks for the input!!

 

[DirtDawg]

The CV boots can probably be remedied by rebanding or just using the "pfran" clamps (search). You can buy replacement ball joint boots. And the sway bar/stabilizer bushings are cheap and easily replaced (unless its the front bar to frame bushings). All of these items arent that pricey so I would go ahead and do it all while your in there.

 

[ad27326]

The CV boots can probably be remedied by rebanding or just using the "pfran" clamps (search). You can buy replacement ball joint boots. And the sway bar/stabilizer bushings are cheap and easily replaced (unless its the front bar to frame bushings). All of these items arent that pricey so I would go ahead and do it all while your in there.

What about the uca bushings? Replace? What for issues? If I replace should I just buy the whole uca with bushings included or just remove and replace bushings?

 

[DirtDawg]

What about the uca bushings? Replace? What for issues? If I replace should I just buy the whole uca with bushings included or just remove and replace bushings?

When you mentioned all the worn/damaged parts on your first post, nothing mentioned any parts on the upper control arm. If the bushings are noticeably worn, replace, but I doubt they are. Most people on the forum who replace their UCAs go with an aftermarket set that places the alignment specs back into stock specs post lifting.