Hey folks,

Just picked up a decent 2001 Burb the other day with a little over 150k on the clock for only $2800. Interior was great, body better than expected, and needed some front tires but overall not bad. My question is I am looking to get new rubber, but want to tighten up the front end and get it aligned first. I see these kits online which include:

(2) Sway bar links
(1) Idler Arm
(1) Pitman Arm (4 grooves)
(2) Inner Tie Rod end
(2) Outer Tie Rod end
(2) Upper Ball joints
(2) Lower Ball Joints

Would it be worth it to get this kit? I am still in the process of pricing it all out individually.

 

With150K on the clock, it would definitely be a good idea to replace those items plus control arm bushings if none of them have been replaced recently.

 

Even if you're not 4WD, you probably have Antilock. Often times just replacing the front/rear sets causes a problem because of sufficient diameter difference, to start throwing problem codes.

Keep in mind, that there are numerous types of tread, and combinations of a pattern, which will best accommodate your normal driving regimen, and, weather conditions which are usual in the region you live in.

For instance, where I live, it's quite hot, rains frequently, and then in winter suddenly turns to ice. So no Snow or other types of conditions for me. I choose a pattern which focus very well on both in wet traction and ice.

Most all Tire Manufacturers have tread patterns which deal with more specific needs.

 

The kit I purchased includes the Inner/Outer rod ends, Pitman/Idler, and the 4 ball joints. I am looking to get the Energy Suspension bushings for the Control arms and Sway bar. Along with new hubs and brakes I will be replacing it all for just $300. I intend to upgrade to a 2in Cognito kit in about 6~8 months.

This should be good to get an alignment and new tires up front. The fronts are currently worn more than the rear so I can see how the diameters would be different, especially since upfront I have Goodyears, the rear has Falkens. Different tread and different wear on front and back.

get the first shipment in the next hour or so.

Thanks for the heads up, now back to finding out where this center console harness ties into the dash.

 

If you are getting polyurethane control arm bushings, I hope you got the ones you can lube cuz otherwise they are going to squeak. Also the poly bushing will make the ride a little stiffer.

Let us know how it all works out.

 

I understand the squeaking bushings, I've had Energy Suspension bushings in my Mustang, I would actually prefer a stiffer ride in front. The bushings will go in at a later date, but for now I need to tighten the steering. As well as add shocks, these are worn out badly.

Any corner store shocks that would be recommended?

Eventually I'll upgrade to Bilsteins with my Cognito kit. For a trip coming up though, I just need something to last maybe 3~4 months.

Gabriel... Monroe... KYB?

 

the single most important thing to do to reduce sway is low profile tires. You could change all that stuff and none of it would be more significant than tires.

 

I did a +2 on wheels,+1 on tires 17"wheels ,29" tall overall. Rancho shocks on front for no bounce. Cut my own delrin sway bar bushings. And steering stabilizer from jeep
. On back I just got leaf springs from old square body 1 ton truck and Sachs gas shocks from a 06 burb.
Less than $300 at JY I know if I can knock out the sway on a old van this way you can do the same thing on a burb

Blue shock is stock