Who makes a complete front end kit for our trucks?

T.R.P. · Oct 16, 2012

I need ball joints. Scratch that, I need everything. I am tired of all the play in the front end. There's not much, but I want it to feel new. Who makes a kit that includes ball joints, adj. track bar, drag link, etc?

I'm looking to replace every single bar and joint on the front end. Thanks!

oldbluef250 · Oct 16, 2012

just go to the parts store and order the stuff. Assuming you wont need wheel bearings, you will probably spend around $500 for everything. Your steering gear box is also probably worn down as well so even with all new front end parts, you will still have slop in the wheel. A new gear box is around $250 i think. Unless you can tighten the gear lash nut enough to get rid of the play

GreenMachine · Oct 16, 2012

the tire club.com hs xrf ball joints for 100 a set. They seemed to hold up well on my truck.

As far as tie rods and drag links, moog stuff blows. Didnt seem to hold up worth a damn. thetireclub.com also has a complete front end kit. not sure about quality.

T.R.P. · Oct 16, 2012

oldbluef250 said:
just go to the parts store and order the stuff. Assuming you wont need wheel bearings, you will probably spend around $500 for everything. Your steering gear box is also probably worn down as well so even with all new front end parts, you will still have slop in the wheel. A new gear box is around $250 i think. Unless you can tighten the gear lash nut enough to get rid of the play

I don't want parts store stuff on my truck, though. That's the problem.

91turbogsx · Oct 16, 2012

What year is your truck? And how much do you want to spend?

Dmstrucks02 · Oct 16, 2012

GreenMachine said:
the tire club.com hs xrf ball joints for 100 a set. They seemed to hold up well on my truck.

As far as tie rods and drag links, moog stuff blows. Didnt seem to hold up worth a damn. thetireclub.com also has a complete front end kit. not sure about quality.

This, just replaced moog parts on my truck with xrf stuff and seems to be all good for now

SouthFlstrokin' · Oct 16, 2012

Xrf ftw

T.R.P. · Oct 20, 2012

91turbogsx said:
What year is your truck? And how much do you want to spend?

07, and I'm not too worried about. I'm a cheap ass but I never put a limit on comfort.

seeyalater5.9 · Oct 20, 2012

I put 1500$ worth of new parts on my old 99 I had..still didn't fix much of the play...I've never been in a ford that has tight steering

SouthFlstrokin' · Oct 21, 2012

seeyalater5.9 said:
I put 1500$ worth of new parts on my old 99 I had..still didn't fix much of the play...I've never been in a ford that has tight steering

Never

Ad8 PRODIGY · Oct 21, 2012

Ever.

GreenMachine · Oct 21, 2012

Guess you guys haven't driven too many 6.4's.....

I'll let ya know how mine is when I get it soon.

Lol just messing with you

Ad8 PRODIGY · Oct 21, 2012

I've driven probably close to 10. Mostly 7.3s and 6.0s. One 6.7 450... all were sloppy. One 6.0 had me correcting it constantly. I guess you get used to it though of course.

Are all PSDs like this? Some more, some less I imagine.

smokedout250 · Oct 21, 2012

Ad8 PRODIGY said:
I've driven probably close to 10. Mostly 7.3s and 6.0s. One 6.7 450... all were sloppy. One 6.0 had me correcting it constantly. I guess you get used to it though of course.

Are all PSDs like this? Some more, some less I imagine.

My obs was always all over the road my 07 250 6.0 is actually really tight...y buddy's 2000 all over the place

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cfdeng7 · Oct 21, 2012

My truck has zero slop in the steering. If there is slop, somethings worn out.

TyCorr · Oct 21, 2012

It's called maintain your shti.

Lowdown89 · Oct 21, 2012

I couldn't get the tire club page you guys mentioned to load is that the only place that sells the xrf stuff? Is it that much better than moog? Whenever I put the lowering kit on my truck I plan on replacing as many bushings, tie rods, etc that I can to get my truck to driving as close to new as well

07_powerstroke · Oct 21, 2012

My trucks steering is just as tight as a ifs Chevy but i sure paid for it to make it like that!

GreenMachine · Oct 21, 2012

My 2000 had sloppy steering because I replaced every front end piece except the track bar and steering box.

My moms excursion with a 7.3 we put a redhead box in, and the thing is tight as ballz. Most of the front end is original ford with 180k on it.

I've put ball joints in it, and maybe a tie rod. Goes to show you when your anal and baby a vehicle it lasts. My old man treats that damn thing like a child.