Drop spindle install, what else to replace?

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  1. Central Scrutinizer

    Central Scrutinizer Member

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    Hey guys.

    I'm about to order some drop spindles and was wondering what else to replace while I'm at it. My truck has been bagged on the stock spindles, and the tie rod ends look like they have taken a beating. I was going to order these

    How about ball joints? Anything else?

    TIA
     
    Central Scrutinizer, May 25, 2011
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    It would be a good idea to replace as much as you can up front, just think the more new parts the better the ride :). Im about to do my drop spindles and im going to replace just about everything under there haha
     
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    Its your truck dude you know more than we do why not just give it a good inspection? If miles are high maybe new wheel bearings, seems like your on the right path being its been bagged before i would do as much as you can afford like it was said above, gl!
     
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    Upper & lower ball joints and outer tie rods if worn or have any play in the, and shocks too.
     
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  6. Central Scrutinizer

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    yeah, i'm puttin together a parts order, didnt want to get half way through the job and not have something, i'd rather have it in advance.
     
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    Just remember that the toe changes alot with the spindles. Just figure an alignment bro. :waytogo:
     
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    yeah i remember reading that somewhere, someone posted up a few measurements to take to get you straight enough to get to the alignment shop. Does anyone know where that is?
     
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