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Old 04-21-2021, 12:20 PM   #35
Rich72C10
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Re: Refreshing the Fontend 72 C10

Well, got the truck back to today, though I could have gotten it yesterday if I was in town (three and 1/2 days work). I was in Dallas watching the Stars kick the Red Wings ass at the American Airlines Center in a VIP box (a friend 4 won VIP box tickets).

I bought almost the parts from RockAuto.com, plus front/rear rubber brake lines and the CPP Front sway bar from Summit. The ran into problems, mainly getting things disassembled and then the rear bleeder was all kinds of clogged but none of the rear brake parts needed replacing, was told I don't need to even think about the brakes for a long time/many miles.

My God, the difference is night and day and that is a understatement! Even pulling out of the shop's parking space I notice the difference (nice stiff / non-boating steering). I then noticed the difference on how she drove on the potted crappy road. Then I got to turn about circles and s-turns where before I would take them slow but now plow through them at 30~40 mph (before at or way under 20 mph).

So while they ended up blow past my high cost number, it was actually worth it.

1.5k to install the below (I came into the shop with all the parts below, in hand).
x1 Pitman Arm MOOG K6131
x1 Idler Arm MOOG K6096T
x2 Outer Tie Rod End MOOG ES415RL
x2 Inner Tie Rod End MOOG ES403L
x2 Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve MOOG ES2004S
x2 Upper Control Arm Shaft Kit MOOG K6147
x2 Lower Control Arm Shaft Kit MEVOTECH MK6098
x2 Upper Ball Joint MOOG K6124
x2 Lower Ball Joint MOOG K6117T
x1 Brake & Wheel Hub : Brake Hose Front Left RAYBESTOS BH380713
x1 Brake & Wheel Hub : Brake Hose Front Right RAYBESTOS BH380712
x1 Brake & Wheel Hub : Brake Hose Rear; Coil Spring CENTRIC 15066303
x2 Sets of Dorman HELP! U Bolts | MTM 13503
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'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne *Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT
SBC 350 | TH350 | LWB | AC | Buddy Seats
Upgrades: Tilt | Front Sway Bar | Radio | Sliding Window | Bed Spare w/Lock
Bed Rails | Full LEDs | Courtesy Lights | Tachometer | Glovebox Lock & Light | Head Light Relays | *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

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