shock absorber suggestions...?

[geezer101]

Thanks for the feedback guys.
I ordered new tie rod end, and more. I assume they all have normal rubber bushings. I'll probly hang on to the old hardware and replace the bushings, if/when necessary, with something more high-tech.
As for the shocks; i simply got some KYB replacement shock. Hope to put them in this weekend...

If the suspension hasn't been touched then everything is going to be dead. It's all going to be 30 years old and rubber doesn't even last that long. If you're about to pull it all apart now is the right time to replace bushes, pivots and ball joints (you'll have to if you're doing shocks and tie rods ends anyway). Just an opinion...

[OG Arrow]

If the suspension hasn't been touched then everything is going to be dead. It's all going to be 30 years old and rubber doesn't even last that long. If you're about to pull it all apart now is the right time to replace bushes, pivots and ball joints (you'll have to if you're doing shocks and tie rods ends anyway). Just an opinion...

And it's an Excellent Opinion !
I did the same thing myself when I went the lowering route, even though some of the pieces still looked ok.
Changed out all of it, Ball Joints, Bushings, Pitman, Idler, etc. Ride is Nice and smooth and steering isn't bad at all. (with this untouched box)
Although for what ever reason, and maybe it's the bad alignment, the Idler Arm bushing did Not last, and now I have to either change
the arm asm. or get the Bushing Repair kit as suggested by Pennyman.

But like Geezer said, if you're under there changing one or two things, it's not that much more cash, and will pay Huge dividends in ride and steering quality, to just go ahead and change it all out. (and Yes, Rock Auto has all of it)