Small update... Work is coming slowly but surely - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

redz 1970 K5 · 03-01-2005, 06:54 PM

Front axle is pulled apart and steering knuckles are getting new Moog BJs pressed in as I type; For anyone that was following my steering arm removal thread in the 4x4 section, I could NOT get the stock steering arm off of the LH knuckle after hours of intense effort- shop had to take it over. I did damage the 3 studs in process though, so I had to order 3 new studs. FYI partsmikeparts.com has the studs, conical washers and lock nuts for about 1/4 of dealer cost. IF I could go back, I would have just gotten the drop drag link. Hopefully that helps someone else. STEERING ARM is just way too much hassle on these old 4 bys.

If anyone is getting ready to do any front end work on a D44, I have all hub bearing, seal, ball joint, rotor, caliper part numbers you could want as well as pointers/pitfalls.

K5 should start going back together effective tonight, with a much anticipated completion in 2 weeks. My exhaust will be the last touch. I have totally cleaned up the wheel wells and frame, and will be hitting it all with a semi gloss black before reinstall.

krue · 03-01-2005, 10:29 PM

Didja take a bunch of pics so you could do a write up in FAQ?

If not, maybe next time.

03-01-2005, 06:54 PM	#1
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Small update... Work is coming slowly but surely Front axle is pulled apart and steering knuckles are getting new Moog BJs pressed in as I type; For anyone that was following my steering arm removal thread in the 4x4 section, I could NOT get the stock steering arm off of the LH knuckle after hours of intense effort- shop had to take it over. I did damage the 3 studs in process though, so I had to order 3 new studs. FYI partsmikeparts.com has the studs, conical washers and lock nuts for about 1/4 of dealer cost. IF I could go back, I would have just gotten the drop drag link. Hopefully that helps someone else. STEERING ARM is just way too much hassle on these old 4 bys. If anyone is getting ready to do any front end work on a D44, I have all hub bearing, seal, ball joint, rotor, caliper part numbers you could want as well as pointers/pitfalls. K5 should start going back together effective tonight, with a much anticipated completion in 2 weeks. My exhaust will be the last touch. I have totally cleaned up the wheel wells and frame, and will be hitting it all with a semi gloss black before reinstall. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

03-01-2005, 10:29 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Didja take a bunch of pics so you could do a write up in FAQ? If not, maybe next time. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"



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