Nice video. There are different sway bar sizes so it's understandable that they didn't include all the potential sizes. A tip for other on the pitman arm, loosen the nut and spray it before getting started then start the engine and go lock to lock a few times. often it will pop off without a puller.

This helped a lot. Affordable option For a truck that I didn't spend that much on that I only drive a few miles a week.

Had no reason to watch this except I enjoy your videos, you give good instructions. I enjoy the obs but your squarebody is what I'm here for since I have an 85 myself.

@truckandroll989

2 жыл бұрын

I very much appreciate the kind words. Have a Happy Thanksgiving if you are watching here in the States

@ozzie1684

2 жыл бұрын

@@truckandroll989 thank you ! Hope you had a good one as well. Here in Oklahoma

Rockauto sells same parts that local parts stores sell at nearly half the price. Have to pay for shipping but if you are getting a lot of parts in one order rockauto crushes prices. And you can get good stuff like moog acdelco raybestos bendix gabriel kyb Monroe.

That's a nice winter beater. 👌

@truckandroll989

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Just did a lift kit on it. Going to post up the video this weekend

been using 1aauto parts for a few years now and have had zero issues or complaints

You give my hope that i might be able to do this!! $200 bucks for all that seems fair! Hopefully i grab this before prices go up cause of uaw strike

Great video, I'm doing the exact same thing on my truck.

I believe in being able to grease your front end..I had to upgrade my 2006 Hyundai ..all the bushings dry rotted..it was worth the extra money to upgrade ..

You can add the grease fitting just drill and tap and insert zerk fitting!

This is cool as I am working on my OBS 2 door Yukon. Mine is original but pretty babied 217k miles and tracks perfect down the road but this upgrade looks needed considering almost 30 year old parts, though I am a "if it aint broke" kind of guy, I don't quite have your skills

@truckandroll989

Жыл бұрын

Im sure you could do it if you took your time. Most of this is just unbolting and re bolting. Id say it depends on how long you’d like to keep it or when its due for tires. This was mostly forced due to my truck not being able to be aligned with the original parts. My only word of advice (if i could do it again) would be to slot the upper control arm bolt holes so the alignment shop can add in more camber.

@whenmountainsmove

10 ай бұрын

You can absolutely do this. Skill is easily acquired these days thanks to KZread. I knew absolutely nothing about vehicles, but for the last 5 years I have been rebuilding my 97 k2500 part by part thanks to KZread and have learned enough to where if anything at all needs fixed on my truck, I can and likely already have fixed it, which is why I keep it even with 665k miles on it. I don't know anything about the engine repairs though. I feel like that is something I'd need someone to show me in person. But anyway yeah man you can do this with this very video, and then have the pride that you can repair your own vehicle whenever something goes wrong. Shop rates by me here in Washington are 175 an hour and up! THATS CRAZY!

Detroit axle makes a full bushing kit front to back for these trucks. Even after installing all of it, the common failure part is the steering box to get the slop out of the steering wheel.

@DavidsonMott

5 ай бұрын

At least with the steering box, it can be adjusted with the screw in front of the lines.

@SpeeeedyG

5 ай бұрын

@@DavidsonMott thanks for the tip!

the price of OBS trucks has gone up so much that its worth doing it right and completely fixing it, I redid my entire front end everything brand new think it was about 1200 in parts. Rides so good

@jimmyjomney4877

3 ай бұрын

What all did you buy? Brand, where to find the parts?

@truckandroll989

3 ай бұрын

@jimmyjomney4877 1A auto is where I got ot all

@jburners20

3 ай бұрын

@@jimmyjomney4877get moog or doorman, and go summit or if your local parts store has it, ur probably just gonna want tie rod ends, sway bar end links, ilder arm I assume, and upper and lower control arms. You don’t need a new center link, they never go bad and unless your really in for it don’t do the pitman arm 😂

Those green floor mats that he had the painted parts laying on look like they came out of a 1972 Chevy Impala Station Wagon.

@truckandroll989

6 ай бұрын

Yea they came with my ‘64 Mercury Comet. I think I still have them somewhere

Picked up a similar kit from amazon for 144 on amazon for black friday

Where is your shop located? Wish i had someone local who could straighten my OBS Suspension and steering out.

That thing is beautiful for a winter beater, lmao

Great video I have the same truck but 2 wheel drive and at over 390,000 miles mine is wore out big time it needs to be replaced but I don’t have a shop and tools for the job if I bought the kit how much would someone charge to install it you think??

@truckandroll989

Ай бұрын

Id say shop rates these days are $150/hr and maybe it takes them 5-8hrs. If you are a shop you can crank it out relatively quickly but if its super rusty that could slow them down.

Plus 1a auto has lifetime warranty on like everything. Their RMA Process is easy too.

@truckandroll989

6 ай бұрын

Now if only they would sponsor this channel for the marketing ive been doing for them lol 🤔

I have the same fuvking problem with my 2001 1500 GMC Sierra 2 wheel drive version. I replaced tie rods wheel bearings all of them all 4 of them. Inner and outer sway bar lengths and bushings. All the tie rods inner an outer. Replaced, all the brakes 100% of the brakes on this truck was replaced, including a 100% of the emergency brake hardware. Everything was gutted and replaced with new stuff. Rotors, pads calipers, front and back. 4 brand new oxygen sensors. The frame was completely redone That was 3 grand by itself. Brand new drive shaft. Tune up spark plugs wires ran new coil packs. New battery new belts, new tensioner, pulley new alternator new power steering pump new lines. 4 new shocks new tires. And I did a couple other things to this truck. But you get the general idea. It still doesn't handle the way I want it to the handling is just not there. It improved drastically don't get me wrong. It's a big improvement but every time I take a corner. There's still a lot of body roll in the truck. My mechanic said my bump stops are all most touching the control arm and he was right. It is 1 inch from touching he said there in good shape but there worn out. Would replacing my coil springs in the front help the trucks handleing????

iIM GOING TO TRY DOING THIS ON MY TRUCK NEXT MONTH

Bushing size ?for sway bar

Ty

Are the TRQ parts any good? As far as reliability? I just ordered a radiator from them and the reviews are mixed. But I did use TRQ shocks and they ride really nice.

@truckandroll989

10 ай бұрын

I had no issues. Worked well for me

@NVNX818

7 ай бұрын

They are good parts I bought the whole front suspension kit and it’s held up great

I like moog or pro-forged

How have they held up, its time for me to do my gmt420 Tahoe.

@truckandroll989

Жыл бұрын

Worked great for me. Got it aligned recently, after adding a lift, and there were no issues to my knowledge.

Plz send info on this complete kit need this for my 96 Chevy Tahoe

@truckandroll989

2 ай бұрын

Id highly recommend going to 1A Auto’s website, type in your year/make and model, and find the kit that works best for you

You didn’t change the lower control arm pivots. This is the root of all the problems with these old vehicles.

Moog ,gm genuine, ac delco ..

Hey bud I know this is a long shot and I know it's an old video but can you give me a list of all your stuff that you bought and plus can you tell me where you got those rims at I have a 6 lug and I like to put some nice rims on mine I like those if you could please I'd really appreciate you brother thank you very much

@truckandroll989

10 ай бұрын

The wheels Im not sure as I bought the truck like this. Id recommend going into the video description and navigating to the website I bought these from (TRQ). There are so many options for packages based on what you need but its easy to navigate.

@joeclark9042

10 ай бұрын

@@truckandroll989 thanks bud

@truckandroll989

10 ай бұрын

@@joeclark9042 this is oretty close to what I got if not the same thing. PN: TRQ PSA60100 www.1aauto.com/chevrolet-gmc-front-15-piece-steering-and-suspension-kit-trq-psa60100/i/1asfk05272/1402903/1995

@joeclark9042

10 ай бұрын

@@truckandroll989 sweet thanks bud

Hi how did you know which control arm went on what side?

@truckandroll989

Жыл бұрын

Im not sure it matters? If they are asymmetrical id recommend looking at the old ones before they come off and match to new

Remember "the key is the nipple"

I can understand if you only drive your truck for a couple months out of the year but as a daily driver, don’t be cheap especially with these parts. This kit will most likely just ‘get you by’ til you can save up for something better.

@ricardoruelas9501

Жыл бұрын

what parts would you suggest ?

@whenmountainsmove

10 ай бұрын

AC Delco (professional line) or Moog. Moog makes excellent suspension parts. @@ricardoruelas9501

@extorter

9 ай бұрын

@@ricardoruelas9501 OEM(ACDelco), Mevotech, Moog

@lordactive6090

9 ай бұрын

Horrible comment you must be driving on a IED road.

@Him69429

7 ай бұрын

@@ricardoruelas9501 MOOG! If it aint moog, dont waste your money.

What’s the link for the kit you bought

@truckandroll989

Жыл бұрын

I think i posted it in a recent comment. Otherwise best bet is to go to 1A Autos website and search by your specific year, make, and model. They have a a handful of options

Got a link to the 1A video?

@truckandroll989

27 күн бұрын

Sorry I dont but if you google what you are looking for they should have quite a few depending upon year, make, and model

New LIFT KIT video is live check it out here! kzread.info/dash/bejne/lomVuc5vdNHQidI.htmlsi=ljpxQH4MJ3MH1JxH For discounts on truck parts check out Torch Off Road here Www.torchoffroad.com/truckandroll

What wheels are tires are you running?

@truckandroll989

7 ай бұрын

Tires were a BFG All Terrain TA K02 (32 11.5 15). Wheels are American Racing but Im not sure on model ;)

Is been two years, how has it been?

@truckandroll989

3 ай бұрын

The suspension worked well. Plenty of time spent in 4wd clawing up the canyons in Utah to go snowboarding. Unfortunately, I sold the K1500 to make some space for new vehicles on my channel. My focus recently has shifted to this ‘78 3/4 ton Dodge Power Wagon: kzread.info/head/PL6ndNXE7NjaefJXtRGAcvo4gQCRuEdDSQ&si=YRx-DkqrIoP25qbM

What's the link for that kit?

@truckandroll989

Жыл бұрын

There are others but this is very close if not the exact one: www.1aauto.com/chevrolet-gmc-front-16-piece-steering-and-suspension-kit-trq-psa64940/i/1asfk06332/1840383/1995

I bought that kit for my ‘97. The ball joints and idler arm were already wore out after a year and normal street driving. Also, none of the parts come with grease fittings to grease the parts. Wouldn’t recommend this kit, I’d go with AC Delco or Moog for suspension parts.

@truckandroll989

Жыл бұрын

Thats a bummer. Mine has been good so far. I agree if you plan to own for a long time id consider Moog. If it was only a year perhaps you could get back in touch with 1A Auto and see if you can get some money back? My argument has also been that the average person isnt greasing stuff regularly enough anyway. I think its certainly better to have grease fittings present but I suspect they often go underutilized

@davidpotter7484

11 ай бұрын

@@truckandroll989 your personal experience with not property maintaining your vehicles is shared by many people, but not all. Its easier and cheaper to grease. A lot more people do that than you realize.

@truckandroll989

11 ай бұрын

@@davidpotter7484 i feel like your comment, applying that to all my vehicles, is a stretch.

@davidpotter7484

11 ай бұрын

@truckandroll6466 a stretch of what? I'm simply replying to what you said multiple times about not greasing regularly. Obviously you do some maintenance and repairs. My point was, there are plenty of people that maintain and run their equipment for decades

@davidpotter7484

11 ай бұрын

For example, my brother's 94, which hes had since new, now with 450k. Original drivetrain. Just rebuilt his front end last year.

drop link!

@truckandroll989

2 жыл бұрын

www.1aauto.com/chevrolet-gmc-front-15-piece-steering-and-suspension-kit-trq-psa60100/i/1asfk05272/1402903/1995

You gotta lift. I see that big ass hydraulic container

@bobbymadison8717

Жыл бұрын

Yep following

Link?

@truckandroll989

8 ай бұрын

I’ve tried to get one through the manufacture, but they weren’t feeling it. You’ll need to go to their website and search for your year make and model. The company name is core shifters.

Those will be good for 3000 miles... 500 miles a year you might not care... 10000 miles a year you will be wishing you got some quality gear.

its now all for 353$

@truckandroll989

Жыл бұрын

Still a deal Id argue

@beerpong11119

Жыл бұрын

Just picked this kit up for my 97 k1500 for 244$ on 1a auto was on-sale from 333$ may not last along as a higher end setup but for 250$ hard to complain especially since the last guy that owned it half assed everything he touched including the front suspention

@truckandroll989

Жыл бұрын

@@beerpong11119 2yrs and still going strong for me.

Any kit like that isn’t gonna last longer then a year if you drive your truck like a truck. Trq, Detroit diesel can’t think of the other 2 my dumbass has bought. Don’t be cheap spend the money mevotech txx

@truckandroll989

Жыл бұрын

Its holding together so far for me. Just had it aligned recently after giving it 2-3” lift. I do agree you get what you pay for in most regards but these are also pretty basic items.

I would love to have that winter beater. But I will say one thing you get what you pay for, TRW all in one kit trash. TRW does make some good suspension parts, but their economy stuff 👎. These trucks nowadays are straight collector pieces, they need to be treated as such. Mevotech TTX for this truck is a must.

@jrich8036

11 ай бұрын

Does Mevotech have an All-n-one kit for OBS?

Love this shit