2002 Front End/Suspension Rebuild

[Merninater]

I am gearing up to do a front end rebuild and looking for some last minute advice if anyone has any. I am planning on pulling the spindles and doing new LBJ's, UBJ's, Wheel Bearings, and Front Axles.

I'm at 207k miles and just decided I want to keep it for another 200k miles rather than drop money on a new one. Exclusions to my front end rebuild will include Inner and Outer tie rods because they were just done a few weeks ago. And coils/struts because they are newish 5100s with 99 talls.

Please take a look at parts list below and comment if you think I should add any accessory items. For example I know I will be getting 8 new LBJ bolts because I am sure some will break.

 

[Unner]

Might want to do control arm bushings while you have it all torn apart.

 

[Merninater]

Might want to do control arm bushings while you have it all torn apart.

This may sound lazy but I don't feel like dealing with that headache. I know my LCA adjusters are seized but the caster is fine. If there is noticeable play in the control arm when I have everything out I will rethink this. But I know that job can be a nightmare.

 

[sunsetrunner]

You shouldn't reuse your LBJ bolts anyways. Don't forget red loctite on the new ones!

 

[TheDurk]

On the UBJ, the snap ring and dust cap come with the OEM UBJ. That "ring" is just a wire and is included as well. Also the grease, nut, and cotter pin.

The castle nut is also included with the OEM LBJs. Do get new bolts and use LocTite.

 

[Merninater]

On the UBJ, the snap ring and dust cap come with the OEM UBJ. That "ring" is just a wire and is included as well.

Good to know. I'm putting all this in a list because I want to order everything that is needed or may be needed once and be done with it.