RonNC

Yep, don't mess with the turtle eggs, lol.

Took her for a little spin today in the sand.

BTW I ended up replacing the whole control arms instead of pressing in new bushings. I had to take a torch (mistake) to the bolts at the axle. I ended up cutting part of the bracket off . I then had to weld in a machine washer. I think the better approach would have been to use a grinder

They were the easiest thing I've done so far. I ended up getting them at the dealer, but at a slightly elevated price compared to online. I will probably get the engine stuff at Pinnacle unless someone points me to a better place.

Next on the list. I figure I'll try to do it myself. If I screw it up, well I don't want to think about that, lol.

Your welcome! And there is a lot more to do, lol. The CV's wasn't to bad. Here is what I used along with this forum->

Well I've replaced the steering rack bushings, rear lower control arms, and the front CVs. I also rotated, balanced the tires as well as an alignment. All I can say is what a great improvement in the way it drives. Dare I say like new?

I was wanting to do the same thing also. Actually I was thinking why doesn't someone sell them fully assembled?

Thanks tekazgtr1984, My 97 has 206k miles on it. The steering does feel like it has play and it clunks when the steering wheel is moved left to right rapidly. Sorry for the thread jack. Ron

Where did you get your bushings? I think mine need replacing. What are the symptoms? Thanks

What all did you do to the front end?

Well I've started the first step. Just ordered the Lower Control arms from Pinnacle.

I know what you mean. I just want to spend as little as I can to keep it reliable and to make it better off road. But I think it might get harder to control my spending as time passes. I think the lift kit and some larger tires will be what the doctor ordered for me once all the suspension and maintenance stuff is done.