haven't updated this thread in a while. Ended up taking off the retread tires and got something a little more road friendly since this mostly sees the highway. Still 285 75's. Some kind of Pathfinder AT..damn they ride so nice. =)
Got the mudflap filler fronts on...(found locally at the junkyard! )
Did the steering guide and inner tie rods...pretty sure the first set of 285's wore out my rack since I could never get them to balance out.
All the components I installed at the beginning of the post are holding up well. I did order a steering rack and everything for my timing belt job so that's up next.
Springs have finally settled in and the front feels pretty good now and doesn't squeak nearly as much as it did when brand new.