So I have a 2005 Sub 1/2 ton 4X4 that I love. It has 215,00 miles and it needs tires. However, before I spring for new rubber I would like to tidy up the front end. 1AAuto offers a kit that consists of ball joints, cv shafts, wheel bearings, sway bar parts and the pitman arm. $300. Not bad. Is there anything else I should replace with this many miles? Upper control arms? Shocks? I live in Minnesota so the truck is exposed to salt and slop in the winter.


Thanks,
Brandon

 

must be the lowest quality parts made. As long as your ok with replacing parts in a year; go for it.
If you keeping this vehicle buy good quality ball joints as each time you press them in, the bore expands and get looser each time. The lower controls arms bores are supposed to have a ball joint replaced once...after that...new c/a

just replace the parts you need...go through the front suspension and find out what is worn out. replace that and leave the rest.

 

Yes, that is what I am afraid of. China parts. I will shop around as I do plan on putting another 100k on this truck.

 

When you get ready, let's discuss Tires...
You want to have anything "emphasized", like
Snow, Mud, Wet Traction, Ice ?