Shive62
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Any suggestions on best front steering replacement parts for a 1991 k5? Thanks for help
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K5 front end steering parts
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is this a stock suspension stock steering set up ? Any mods
Shive62
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Stock suspension no mods nice original low mileage blazer. Drives side to side really can’t see worn out tie rods maybe Pittman a little worn. Could steering shock be bad?
I went with Moog for mine, all ball joints and tie rod ends. PST poly bushings, and a redhead steering box. It drives great without any play or drifting.
The first step is figuring out what needs to be replaced. People often decide "I want to replace everything", but that's a concept, not a plan. Wouldn't it be a shame to order parts, tear it all down, put it back together and the issue remains? Also, a lot of new parts are junk, making the good used part better.
Many posts here, search them. Basically, you'll have prybars on every wear item, check for cracked frame behind steering box and inspect all parts for movement while somebody else is steering side to side. Issue can be any combination of 4 ball joints, either TRE, either DLE, 4 spring bushings, 4 wheel bearings, bad shackle bushings, loose bolts, broken spring center pin, loose rag joint, loose steering gear, frozen axle-shaft u-joints, improperly set wheel bearing locknuts, hanging hub, and the list goes on...
Many posts here, search them. Basically, you'll have prybars on every wear item, check for cracked frame behind steering box and inspect all parts for movement while somebody else is steering side to side. Issue can be any combination of 4 ball joints, either TRE, either DLE, 4 spring bushings, 4 wheel bearings, bad shackle bushings, loose bolts, broken spring center pin, loose rag joint, loose steering gear, frozen axle-shaft u-joints, improperly set wheel bearing locknuts, hanging hub, and the list goes on...
Have/or check the toe setting first. Toe adjustment is easy check and change. Has a great effect on steering feel and wondering.
Definitely check for worn parts. These trucks are known for wearing out ball joints.
Be sure the pinch bolt on pitman is tight.
I drove mine for years with wasted front upper shackle hanger bushings, and a front spring eye that would slude side to side when turning. Lifted 4" which effect positive caster. Positive caster is needed to help steering stability and return to center.
Caster adjustment on 10 solid axle isn't a simple change, since your is stock your caster should be within spec.
It might help if describe any particular issue you are expecting to solve with steering and suspension parts
Definitely check for worn parts. These trucks are known for wearing out ball joints.
Be sure the pinch bolt on pitman is tight.
I drove mine for years with wasted front upper shackle hanger bushings, and a front spring eye that would slude side to side when turning. Lifted 4" which effect positive caster. Positive caster is needed to help steering stability and return to center.
Caster adjustment on 10 solid axle isn't a simple change, since your is stock your caster should be within spec.
It might help if describe any particular issue you are expecting to solve with steering and suspension parts
It's easy Off Road Design for is excalty what you need.
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