Hi All,
'95, Ext Cab, 5.7, 158K Miles, and time for some front end work... After 10 years of Buffalo winters, potholes, divits, and all around general thrashing, my truck needs some front end work.
I really want to restore the ride quality as best I can. I've never aligned the front end, and it still goes down the road straight. But now it's starting to get that mushy feel in the wheel, and it's wandering. I just replaced the tires, and although the old ones were shot, they displayed no sign of uneven wear or cupping.
I've done shocks, and whatever parts its needed in the past, but I'm concerned about the springs, control arm bushings, and even the rear leafspring bushings.
Will replacing these restore its original ride? Do the rear spring bushing press out, or can I just bang them out? How about those polyuerethane bushings, etc.?
I don't expect the ride of a Caddy, but I'd like it as good as I can make it...
The truck has done me great, and I don't mind dumping a grand into her to keep her going. Better than $600/mo for a new one!
Opinions and advise are appreciated... Thanks Rick