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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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ok so i need to replace my ball joints and my outer tie rods (possibly my inners also) this is somewhat a 2 part question... truck has 9 inches of total lift with 38.5 tsl on it truck is all over the road i know ball joints and outer rods are bad but some one said replace everything

1- should i replace all componets at once (inner and outer tie rods upper and lower ball joints pittman arm etc) basicly all componets for steering system

2- what brand of replacement parts do you reccomend as far as reliability and longevity oem is expensive(3-4 times more than advane or auto zone)

this is basickly my first big truck i had a 07 tacoma with 33s but didnt have for long so is this something im going to have to do alot or will they be good for a while after i change them

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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 10:09 AM
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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this is on a 1500 chevrolet not a toyota so in that case.......
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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damn no body?????
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 05:14 AM
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i would replace what you need to replace. Get something decent from Advance Auto Parts that has some sort of warranty. And actually keep the receipts!
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:01 AM
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i would replace what you need to replace. Get something decent from Advance Auto Parts that has some sort of warranty. And actually keep the receipts!
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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i'd def. go with moog. their joints are strong, and all of them have grease fittings unlike stock! if you get them from a napa store, a lot of them will have a sweet warrenty.

and, steering arm, and pitman arm is the most common thing to wear out fast on a chevy!
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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Yeah i second MOOG steering components..u can actually get most Chevy MOOG truck parts from Summitracing or NAPA for good prices..



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