usocazy
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- San Antonio, Texas
- Ram Year
- 2004
- Engine
- Hemi 5.7l
Hi folks - I'm thinking on attacking my front end. I have an 04 Ram 2500 2WD and the ride has been jarring, to say the least, for the entire time I've owned it (just over 5 years now).
Work I've done in the past:
Truck has over 178K miles and the lower control arm bushings look pretty shot.
I watched several YouTube videos on getting at the LCA bushings and they all required pulling out the hub assembly.
I don't think the hub assembly U joints have been replaced so I'm thinking on doing that while I have the assembly out.
I found this "package" thru 1A Auto Part https://www.1aauto.com/2002-05-dodge-ram-1500-truck-steering-and-suspension-kit/i/1asfk00647?f=594437&y=2004&utm_campaign=gb_csv_br&utm_content=SFK&gclid=Cj0KEQiA5bvEBRCM6vypnc7QgMkBEiQAUZftQK6lJM1QylWoKYqDfOo1Ru6_5y7UxM1rBm4b5LG1ZU8aAjhG8P8HAQ
I'm wondering:
Thanks for all your advice!
Work I've done in the past:
- Upper Control Arms
- Sway bar links
- Shocks
Truck has over 178K miles and the lower control arm bushings look pretty shot.
I watched several YouTube videos on getting at the LCA bushings and they all required pulling out the hub assembly.
I don't think the hub assembly U joints have been replaced so I'm thinking on doing that while I have the assembly out.
I found this "package" thru 1A Auto Part https://www.1aauto.com/2002-05-dodge-ram-1500-truck-steering-and-suspension-kit/i/1asfk00647?f=594437&y=2004&utm_campaign=gb_csv_br&utm_content=SFK&gclid=Cj0KEQiA5bvEBRCM6vypnc7QgMkBEiQAUZftQK6lJM1QylWoKYqDfOo1Ru6_5y7UxM1rBm4b5LG1ZU8aAjhG8P8HAQ
I'm wondering:
- Is the package deal any good (as far as what's included for the price)?
- What else should I consider doing while I have the front end torn apart?
- Upper Control Arms were replaced less than 50K miles ago, bushings look good. Should I replace these too while I have the truck apart?
- Any special things I should consider or be concerned about when doing this job?
Thanks for all your advice!