1995 front suspension worn parts

Hi. My truck has 188K on her, 4WD. The wheel bearing are fine. Question...i'm about to get the front end aligned, due to new tires. Are there any rubber bushing, or anything I could easily replace, prior to an alignment, mind set that if anything were worn, it would just screw up alignment, if were to replace any parts after the fact. Is there anything I should look at, that would effect the alignment? The tie rod rubber still looks fine. The only thing that is obviously worn is the rear stabalizer bar end bushing.

Thx for any advice...DM

Reply 1 : 1995 front suspension worn parts

You get an alignment for new tires? I've never heard of that.

Reply 2 : 1995 front suspension worn parts

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Originally Posted by Holemaker You get an alignment for new tires? I've never heard of that.

it has a pull to the left. do you know anything about what i originally asked? i need genuine help.

Reply 3 : 1995 front suspension worn parts

Rent the proper tools, and all the ball joints would be a 2-3 hour project. Tie rod ends too. At that mileage, I'd go with the cheaper brands vs. the greasable Moog or others like them.

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Originally Posted by Holemaker Rent the proper tools, and all the ball joints would be a 2-3 hour project. Tie rod ends too. At that mileage, I'd go with the cheaper brands vs. the greasable Moog or others like them.

thanks man. neighbor of mine through it on a rack and gave it an inspection. he said the front end was tight yet...no evidence of worn ball joints. only thing he saw was the front end...rear torsion bar bushing were worn out, but he said had nothing to do with the alignment. i'm gonna get it ck'd friday (aligned). they pre-check all that before alignment, to save me the grief. thx for your help...dm

Reply 5 : 1995 front suspension worn parts

Check the steering rack bushings. They will generate quite a bit of play when they go soft. Easy to replace, but I tend to favor the better quality parts. In this case, urethane bushings.