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Old 12-31-2019, 12:08 PM   #81
EagleChief
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Re: EagleChief's 1971 Build Thread

Well, finally got a chance to get get back to the truck. In the midst of the brake issue, I also had my new tires losing air to the point of going completely flat on the front. Took it back in to the tire shop, they didn't replace the old valve stems. They swapped those out and all is good. In the meantime, while driving it, I still have an issue with the wobble up front. I did figure out that it is on the front passenger wheel.

I'm kinda thinking now that is the suspension, ball joints, something along those lines. After my last post, I did recheck all of the brake components and made sure everything was seated and secure. Which leads me to think it could be ball joints.

So, one thing led to another... I started to order ball joints. But, ended up finding a front end rebuild kit on sale for $155. New ball joints, tie rod ends, adjusting sleeves, etc.

Well, since I'll be removing the spindle to do the ball joints, might as well upgrade it while I'm there. Since the springs will be coming loose, let's go ahead and upgrade those at the same time! So, now I'm awaiting a shipment of a 3.5" / 5" drop kit with a front end rebuild kit! HAHA!

Hoping I can get all of that done in a weekend, and replace the steering gear box at the same time. That should take care of any handling, drivability issues for a while.
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