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RIPPEDK5
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i know of a dana 44 ford front..how much fab do i need to do?
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is it coil /radius arm or the 70's leaf spring front from a 1/2 ton ext cab ?
if leaf spring basic sas bolt in kit.
if radius arm then check rob h screen name for his sas with radius arm and see if thay offer a kit for that.
if leaf spring basic sas bolt in kit.
if radius arm then check rob h screen name for his sas with radius arm and see if thay offer a kit for that.
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RIPPEDK5
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its from a 70's ford f150.. coil and radius arm
i my self would find a way to use coils/ radius setup for smoth ride on street.
texas4x4rebel
1/2 ton status
The superlift kit they tested in that article is the one that I have. Also in the five years Ive had my kit on my truck Ive only had to replace the idler arm and pitman arm. Ive never had a hub problem. I drive my truck everyday and have over 50,000 miles on the lift kit.
buffblazer
1/2 ton status
The hub issues are a hit and miss. I made it to 68k on the driver side and 90k on the passenger. Some people only make it 30k even on stock tires some make it 200k
Feel good that your hubs have lasted but check them every tire rotation. It will save you the headache
Feel good that your hubs have lasted but check them every tire rotation. It will save you the headache
lovebomb_69
Registered Member
I replaced 4 hubs on my 02 within 100k miles
biggest killer in replacement hubs is using impact to tighten the axle nut and also not tourqing to spec and killing the bearings.
save your money and do a SAS.....
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RIPPEDK5
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if i was to get a kit over $2500 i would just save for an SAS even though its $5k+ more expensive, i still have to do the work, so its a toss up.. I like the fit kit, not sure on the large knuckles they come with to compensate for it. or the flat crossmembers (level to the control arms) for ground clearance.
its a tough decision in my book, because it something ill have to live with
its a tough decision in my book, because it something ill have to live with
buffblazer
1/2 ton status
Also, even tho my duramax is a road queen, I just got it aligned yesterday and after 90k on the lift, the entire suspension and steering components are still tight and in great shape.
So if you go with a IFS lift, do it right it pays off.
Check out CST, see if they have a lift for half tons
So if you go with a IFS lift, do it right it pays off.
Check out CST, see if they have a lift for half tons
Idler arms and pitman arms, along with inner tie rods I can't keep on my dmax more than a year. And its a tow pig/ pickup firewood rig. It doesn't get driven much more than that.
buffblazer
1/2 ton status
stock height or lifted? That's odd your having those issues. Only problems I have had was the 2 hubs and I replaced the steering stabilizer about 3k ago
Stock rig, with 33's and a decent tune thats about it. I dont wheel it at all just 4wheel drive while hooking up trailers in the back of the property. Well I dont technically have to replace them every year but I like my steering to be tight and not have a dead spot.
buffblazer
1/2 ton status
That's really odd, and sucks also.
my buddy has the same issue with his dmax as well. Most people would just run it as it is, but I hate the slop.
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RIPPEDK5
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my truck doesnt have a steering stabilizer... should i get one? I dont have the weight of a D-MAX only a 5.3L..I dont use my truck for heavy hauling or towing so thats not really an issue
buffblazer
1/2 ton status
You sure you don't have a Steering stabilizer? Look up behind the front plastic skid plate, it's tucked way up there.
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RIPPEDK5
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took a look.... nope not there, no mounts or holes in the steering for one..no provisions
if ifs lift always opt for the raised knuckles over upper control arm drop brackets.
alignments = better and return to stock is also a breaze.
alignments = better and return to stock is also a breaze.
