That's too bad Peter, I was looking forward to hanging out. Guess I'll see ya in the Summer. I'll take lots of pics for you.

 

Hey Mike, how hard would it be to change the ball joints while we have the front end apart, and would we have enough time to do both?

 

The only thing you gain by having the front end apart is having the wheels off, nothing else changes. Ball joints are not too bad to change. When I did my F250 three years ago, the hardest part was getting the rotors off, a little rust seizing. I made a seal tool I can bring up if you want to do it. Hard to say on time, there should be enough help there if I get caught up in one of my installs.
Just make sure you get greaseable ball joints, something like Moog and don't forget to rent a ball joint tool from Autozone too.

What time are you planning on getting there Friday? We could start your suspension then.

 

I have the greasable Moog's upper and lower and the seals and gaskets, and I was planning around 6-7 Friday night, do you have a recommended list of areas I should PB Blaster in the upcoming days prior?

 

Everyplace you see a thread that needs to be removed . Basically the backside of every bolt that attaches the springs to the truck, ubolts, shackles, front bumper, etc. Good thinking BTW.

 

Bumping this question back to the top. Anyone else expecting to stay in the hotel? The list thus far is as follows:

1) Greg and fam
2) Jim and Katie
3) Steve
4) Jim & JL

We are about a month out at this point and I'm going to ask Mrs Greg to check into group pricing. Not sure what they can do but every bit helps.

 

Unless you plan on saving the you bolts I was going to say cut them off.

 

Bumping this question back to the top. Anyone else expecting to stay in the hotel? The list thus far is as follows:

1) Greg and fam
2) Jim and Katie
3) Steve
4) Jim & JL
5) Eric.

 

U-bolts can be cut off, I have new front and rear including nuts!

 

That will make it go alittle quicker.

 

1) Greg and fam
2) Jim and Katie
3) Steve
4) Jim & JL
5) Eric.
6) Pete

I'm in too. Not sure if it matters, but I'll need 2 beds, and I'll be there friday

 

I intend to sleep in my truck again. But I plan on rembering a sleeping bag this time!

 

steve...
i have a ball joint tool...so dont worry about that. petey...you can sleep in the camper if you want. clay should be in there too...as long as you dont mind. i figured in a week...id start getting an accurate head count with estimated arrival times...
currently my drive way is blown out...we had tons of rain and flooding. i was up all nite last nite trenching my house too keep the water out. what a mess...we also just got power and phone back about 30 mins ago. all will be fixed and ready for all of you..

 

Great, Thanks!

I heard the Susquehanna is at like 40' today?

 

its all different in diff areas...it hasnt crested yet in bloom...my mom's house was evacuated wed as the creek across from her house over took the town...and yesterday and today the river will be there also...double whammy...we dont even know if the house is standing, or if the neighborhood is there...maybe sunday we will be able to get there to see the damage