Front End Rebuild

[chandlerhayes01]

Guys, I have a 96 Tahoe 2door 4wd. It has 265000 miles on her and I would like to completely rebuild the front end/suspension components. Is there a build of materials list for this job or what are your suggestions for the different components?

Thanks

 

[OR VietVet]

Steering rag joint, inner and outer tie rods, all 4 shocks, frame and end bushings for front and rear sway bars, upper and lower control arms with bushings and ball joints, center link if worn, idler arm, pitman arm, check steering gear for loose at frame and any cracks in frame where gear mounts, check spring bushings....etc. Check power steering pump mounting and the pulley and belt. P/S hose leaks.

Check spring U-bolts and nuts.

The rear suspension needs to be as tight as the front for proper handling.

 

[chandlerhayes01]

Steering rag joint, inner and outer tie rods, all 4 shocks, frame and end bushings for front and rear sway bars, upper and lower control arms with bushings and ball joints, center link if worn, idler arm, pitman arm, check steering gear for loose at frame and any cracks in frame where gear mounts, check spring bushings....etc. Check power steering pump mounting and the pulley and belt. P/S hose leaks.

Check spring U-bolts and nuts.

The rear suspension needs to be as tight as the front for proper handling.

That’s a great list. Any specific manufacturers or vendors to go through for parts?

 

[exp500]

RockAuto is a good source, GM parts lasted you long time.
Show us your progress on this Thread.

 

[OR VietVet]

I love to stay with Genuine GM parts or AC Delco whenever I can. If not available, I choose Moog parts then.

That’s a great list. Any specific manufacturers or vendors to go through for parts?

 

[chandlerhayes01]

RockAuto is a good source, GM parts lasted you long time.
Show us your progress on this Thread.

As I start ordering parts and and doing the work I will do progress pics and updates.

 

[OR VietVet]

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As I start ordering parts and and doing the work I will do progress pics and updates.

Go to the home page and scroll down to "Under Construction" you can start a "Build Thread".

 

[Hoesgottaeat2]

I prefer the Moog parts for the front end parts on this generation Tahoe/Burb.