Suspension Questions

[cjryan]

Hello all:
I have been considering doing some work to my suspension. My truck has quite a few miles and not much suspension wise has been replaced (other than shocks). I'm thinking about shackles/TT/AAL so I can clear some bigger tires but I want to improve performance and response as well. I'm pretty sure I should replace control arms/ball joints...what else?

My truck has a nasty creaking sound when I go over speed bumps. It is somewhere in the IFS, I'm thinking control arms/ ball joints? I've seen some coil-overs that I think would be awesome if they're not too expensive.

My question is: Where's a good place to start replacing/rebuilding suspension components for a truck with 200k+?

 

[Cobraguy]

I would replace everything from the control arms and bushings outward. Then I would replace all the sway bar bushings and links. For the rear, you are pretty well limited to springs and bushings. Shocks of course.

 

[cjryan]

Thanks Cobra,
Anyone in so cal looking to brush up on suspension skills? I'll trade some beer, help, whatever.