Well, I just passed 100K on my 1990 F150 4x4. The front end is getting sloppy and is starting to develop some clunking and some of the ball-joint boots are torn, so I suppose it's time to overhaul the suspension components and steering stuff.
How involved is replacing tie-rod ends and ball joints on the 1990 4x4 IFS? I will be getting new springs as it's starting to sag alot. Is there a kit available from somewhere that has all the needed bushings for reasonable? Is this something that I could tackle? I have replaced engines and trannys and rebuilt a few engines, but suspension work has me leery. Do I need any special tools other than air impact, chisel, pry bar, 6 pack and a few evenings in the garage? I have a nice 6' deep pit in the garage so I won't have to lay on the ground at least.
Any tips and tricks? Anything else I should replace while I am "in there"? I have a quote from the local tire shop of around $700 and they will replace springs, bushings, all ends, ball joints and u-joints and align. If most of that is labor, I will do it myself.
TIA!
-Dave