Replacing rubbers and bushings

[Reverse]

My 2014 now has close to 200,000 miles on it. It is in very good condition mechanically and cosmetically. I'd like to keep driving the truck for as many years as it will go.
The only thing that is not so good anymore is the steering and suspension - it feels like there's too much play in the whole setup which makes for a rattly ride sometimes.

Looking for info on how much it would cost to replace rubbers and bushings all around. I'm not a DIYer, so this would need to be done by a pro. BTW, I am not looking to upgrade parts, just replace what needs replacing.

Thanks.

 

[Jeepwalker]

One 'hidden' component to look at is the steering intermediate shaft. There are like 5 joints in it (as I recall). A lot of opportunity for 'loose steering' feel. A quick way to check it in 10 minutes is to clamp a vise grips at the lower end of the steering shaft near the steering rack. You don't need it super-tight, just on there firmly. Then use some small rope and tie the vise grips against the frame or whatever immovable object is nearby (use a block of wood if you need to). Tie it so it wont move at all.

Then go inside the truck and gently wiggle the steering wheel back/fourth (steering unocked/engine off) and see how much steering 'play' you feel. If its a noticeable amount (any is too much), then replace the entire intermediate shaft/s. You'd be surprised how much steering slop can occur from an aged or worn intermediate shaft/s (there are actually two). I put a new one on my old GMC a few yrs ago which has 260k, Just a new intermediate shaft alone completely tightened and transformed the steering (I had removed the steering box to re-adjust but it was still within spec). I also put a new one on my Hummer and, again, same thing, tightened up the steering a lot.

The rest of the bushings, and joints are pretty self explanitory. A really good idea before you start ordering parts would be to remove the outer ball joints with a removal tool and feel them (by hand) for play/looseness. You can rent for free a puller kit at Oreilly's or buy one. They come in real handy. Easy way to remove the joints w/o damaging them (they might still be good!).

And also double-check the upper and lower ball joints. You can go on youtube and it shows ya how.

I would look at the bushings before committing to replacing them. They might be just fine still.