Re: How hard is it to replace front suspension?
Front end work is pretty easy stuff, yeah. You need the previously mentioned tools, plus a pickle fork and ball joint seperator (these are cheap and they come in handy for a lot of other stuff too :lol: ). Pretty straight forward to do. If they did do the aligment already, you can just match the parts up and you'll be good to go.
Personally, I'd estimate that I could do it in 3 1/2 hours, but I've done a few S-series before. Definitely a one afternoon project, especially if you have a die grinder / air chisel
Here's a list of parts and prices from a vendor I use (
www.rockauto.com)
1993 GMC TYPHOON 4.3L 262cid V6 TBI Turbo (Z)
Part.............................................. ...................................per........core ............total
Steering : Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve
MOOG Part # ES2004S {Adjusting Sleeve} Frt Strg; 4WD....$10.14 $0.00..........$20.28
Steering : Tie Rod End
MOOG Part # ES2072RLT {Tie Rod End}Inner; 4WD; .........$54.89 $0.00..........$109.78
MOOG Part # ES2249RLT {Tie Rod End}Outer; 4WD;.........$37.79 $0.00..........$75.58
Suspension : Ball Joint
MOOG Part # K5289 {Ball Joint} Frt Susp; Lower; 4WD.......$45.79 $0.00..........$91.58
MOOG Part # K5320 {Ball Joint} Frt Susp; Upper; 4WD.......$49.79 $0.00.........$99.58
Steering : Idler Arm
MOOG Part # K6251T {Idler Arm} Frt Strg; 4WD;.................$40.89 $0.00.........$40.89
Steering : Pitman Arm
MOOG Part # K6339 {Pitman Arm}.....................................$39.79 $0.00...........$39.79
Subtotal $477.48
Unless you want to change the bushings and torsion bar mounts too, that's what you'll need.
You could also shop with our own Mike Hood
here
