Front end rebuild..

After 14 years, 145k+ miles, it's time to rebuild the front end of the Superduty. It is all factory - never been touched that I could tell. I also had the front passenger side caliper hung up which it destroyed itself, the rotor, and the pads. I actually had the metal backing plate fall out of the caliper a few weeks ago - which means it was immediately parked

I just did not realize how expensive this could get.

Powerslot Cryogenic treated slotted (no drilling) rotors - $145 EA
Powerslot Calipers - $180 for a complete set, no-core charge.
Hawk extreme duty pads - ferro-ceramic - $90 a set.
Moog tie rod ends - from $30 to $110 ea.
Moog ball joints - $80ea side
Seals - another $100 per side (1 o-ring, 2 oil seals)
Vacuum lines - $3, but needed.
Destroyed ABS sensor - $90.

I am also going to upgrade the front sway bar to a bigger hellwig bar.

Also have new pads, rotors, and calipers for the rear also, along with updated sway bar end links.

Going to try and change out all the brake fluid when I bleed the brakes. Have a powerbleeder with the Ford cap for the master cylinder, never used one of those before.

Wait till you get to the uni bearings ....

Someone running into the front of mine was actually a good thing, when they replaced it all on there dime.

Did they also replace the steering box?

Everything I read says that's one of the major problems with the steering.

Also just order the seal driver - not much choice, you need it or make one to re-install the axles.

thomas

Yes my Steering box was replaced. It was leaking when I bought it and was on my to do list....then the accident happened at off to Ford it went.

Lucky snot.