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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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Front end trouble's

I thought I had a bad track arm bushing up front in my 79 4x4 Bronco,But when I actually took a look at the front end every thing has play but the radius arm's,and the C-bushing's.I HAVE to rebuild the front suspecion,and I want to do every bite of it.Including the coil spring's up front.I would like to gain a little streght to the coil's couse I have to plow with the Bronco next seseon.Where can I buy a complete steering,balljoint's,tie rod's kit.Our does one exsist?Working on a poor man's budget becouse of the spin not letting me drive the tri axel's I used to for a living.so money is tight and I need to find the best price's posible,but I don't want to do it over again in 2 yr.'s.you guy's will know for sure!Im used to playing with my 250's,and 350's.thank you for any tip's on good deal's.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 09:28 AM
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I usually get my parts at the local NAPA store. They have a good supply and haven't had any trouble with the quality. Better to do it right the first time - even if it costs a little more. I suggest getting polyurethane bushings, they cost the same as stock rubber, but perform better and last longer - I got my bushings from AutoKrafters and am very happy with them.

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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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i did find a complete front steering component package,and it also come's with 1-2" lift coil's for the front.The complete kit is about $500.Your defantaly right on doing it right the first time.
 
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