1988-1998 Chevy OBS Truck LS Swap Project New Suspension / Steering Install Part 2
Channel: Laurenceville Garage
Date: 04/01/2022

Part 16: This is PART 2: The 1991 Chevy OBS project trucks suspension and steering parts were beyond worn out. In this episode, all the front suspension and steering parts get replaced with new Moog and ACDelco parts.

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Several key takeaways: 
1) Idler arm bracket bolts can be a pain. They are inside the frame rail and using a magnet with a handle makes replacing them a breeze.
2) Assemble the new  inner and outer tie rods ends with the new adjusting sleeve for both sides. Take a measurement from your "old" parts to get get the adjustment as close as possible to keep the front end aligned as close as possible.
3) When installing the new steering parts (as an assembled unit), begin by attaching the pitman and idler arm/bracket first. THEN attach the outer tie rod ends to the spindle.
4) Torq all fittings and use a cotter pin for safety
5) Grease all fittings

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New item used in this video with links: 
1) ACDelco Advantage 46C1099A Steering Linkage Idler Arm   $25.41
2) MOOG K6335 Pitman Arm $27.68
3) MOOG ES2836RL Tie Rod End $24.64 x2
4) MOOG ES2837RL Tie Rod End $27.46 x2
5) MOOG Chassis Products K700532 Sway Bar Link Kit $7.60  x2
6) MOOG K6476 Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit $10.99
7) Monroe 34983 Gas-Magnum Truck Shock Absorber $37.56  X2
8) MOOG ES2004S Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve $8.56  x2
9) Moog K160045 Coil Spring Insulator $8.82  x2
10) ACDelco Professional 18J2677 Front Passenger Side Hydraulic Brake Hose Assembly  $15.61
11) ACDelco Professional 18J2676 Front Driver Side Hydraulic Brake Hose Assembly  $15.59
12) General Motors Full-Size Trucks, 1988-98, Repair Manual (Chilton Automotive Books) 1st Edition  $17.47
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13) Ebay DJM Suspension CS2351-2 1988-1998 C1500 Front Coils , 2 Inch Drop $146.99
https://www.ebay.com/itm/264992259806
Total for this episode: $359.02


Running total of $$ for project Shop Truck:
Part 1 Truck total price $1,308.00 
Part 2 and 3 (control arms) $230.76 
Part 4 Front brake/spindle rebuild $196.93 
Part 5 Cost of Donor + parts sold $265.00 
Part 6 Engine parts $438.93 
Part 7 oil pan issues $45.04 
Part 8 oil diverter $27.01 
Part 9 Truck bed removal $00.00 
Part 10 Rear suspension lowering/rebuild $226.84
Part 11 LS fuel pump/hose upgrade  $99.99 
Part 12 Rear disk brake conversion $544.16
Part 13 Pulling engine/trans + clutch/flywheel $316.47
Part 14 Steering shaft upgrade   -$17.64
Part 15 Front suspension removal + LS motor mounts $113.99
Part 16 New front suspension/steering install parts $359.02
TOTAL PROJECT $4576.91

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