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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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the radius arm bushing have actually already been done. I did those when I had to replace the radius arm brackets cause they were cracked.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 11:07 PM
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ended up double posting.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 11:29 PM
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There is no need to replace the alignment bushings unless you have lifted or are going to lift the front end.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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Looks like I need axle shaft seals and maybe an axle spindle seal....

anything else I'm missing?

Trying to minimize the runs needed to the auto parts store after I tear into this project.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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Are you tearing it down all the way to the axle seals?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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I'm tearing it down as much as I need to....

If i'm going to do it, i might as well do it right.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 05:41 AM
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o i will be tearing apart the truck this weekend. Just so I can make sure I have everything, this is what I've gathered from the other post.


Wheel Bearings
Axle-Pivot Bushings
Axle-Shaft Bushings
Camber Bushings

Anything else I may need?
 
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 09:02 AM
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I just rebuilt the front end on my ttb dana 50. Here's what I did FWIW:

- Swapped auto hubs for Spicer locking hubs
- Replaced all 3 ujonts, + the driveshaft ujoint at the axle
- New spindle nut kits
- New carrier seals
- 1 new wheel bearing
- All ball joints
- All brake components
- 1 TRE

I think that's it. The spindle seals on mine were fine. One thing I didn't replace was the TTB bushings (whatever they're called).
 
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 10:57 AM
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I've got the dana 44 IFS.

I've checked all my I joints and they're all good.

I've already replaced my radius arm bushings.

I know I'll have to pull the hubs out to drop the knuckles. I will look into a service kit for those.

what additional seals should I look into?

I was told I might need camber bushings...this was from an alignment shop. from the research I've done there are a variety of different ones I can buy. lucky for me the shop I'm using has an alignment machine...any idea where I can get my camber/toe specs?

I'm also planning on replacing axle shaft bushings (or bearings), wheel bearings (maybe?) and the axle pivot bushing (if needed)
 
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