Tyler Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Ty - It is looking GOOD! It is amazing how much better they drive with all new suspension. And I see a Bilstein shock under there. Do you like them? Yes, they were a very nice change from the worn out shocks I removed. There weren't even labels on them, so I have no idea what brand. I've been chasing a rattle on the passenger side when going over washboard type bumps in the road. Thought I found it with the ball joints, since the passenger front tire lower joint was extremely loose and I could wiggle the tire by hand...but that wasn't it. Or the battery tray, or the bumper, or the spring/bearings, calipers, radius arm bushings. Axle pivot bushings looked new when I was under the truck. They were replaced about 3 years ago. Maybe brake lines rattling along with wiring harness bouncing off the fender liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 Ty - It is looking GOOD! It is amazing how much better they drive with all new suspension. And I see a Bilstein shock under there. Do you like them? Yes, they were a very nice change from the worn out shocks I removed. There weren't even labels on them, so I have no idea what brand. I've been chasing a rattle on the passenger side when going over washboard type bumps in the road. Thought I found it with the ball joints, since the passenger front tire lower joint was extremely loose and I could wiggle the tire by hand...but that wasn't it. Or the battery tray, or the bumper, or the spring/bearings, calipers, radius arm bushings. Axle pivot bushings looked new when I was under the truck. They were replaced about 3 years ago. Maybe brake lines rattling along with wiring harness bouncing off the fender liner. Wow! You've covered all of the things I was going to suggest. Like wheel bearings and radius arm bushings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Wow! You've covered all of the things I was going to suggest. Like wheel bearings and radius arm bushings. Eunice got dropped off this morning for the following gaskets to be replaced: Intake Manifold Water pump Timing cover. I asked them to do a leak down test, but not sure they remembered to add that to the work order... Also getting an estimate on reupholstering the bench seat. They said it should take a couple of days, so maybe I will have her back for the weekend dump run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Eunice got dropped off this morning for the following gaskets to be replaced: Intake Manifold Water pump Timing cover. I asked them to do a leak down test, but not sure they remembered to add that to the work order... Also getting an estimate on reupholstering the bench seat. They said it should take a couple of days, so maybe I will have her back for the weekend dump run! Does Eunice have a straight-up timing set, being EFI? If I were paying to have an engine torn down that far I would definitely spring for the $50 dual true roller set. It's like installing a new clutch and not changing the throwout bearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Does Eunice have a straight-up timing set, being EFI? If I were paying to have an engine torn down that far I would definitely spring for the $50 dual true roller set. It's like installing a new clutch and not changing the throwout bearing. I don’t know! Now you have been all worried... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 I don’t know! Now you have been all worried... IDK how many miles are on that engine, but I wouldn't put it back together without a new straight up double roller timing set. https://www.cloyes.com/part-finder-single/?partno=9-1138&searchkey_partno=9-1138&part_type=Engine%20Timing%20Set&pl=Stock%20Replacement&lookup=partno Only $48 @ Summit It's got to be a 4-5 hour job to R&R the water pump, timing case and intake, no? (I've never done a truck EFI 5.0, only EFI Mustangs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbill Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 IDK how many miles are on that engine, but I wouldn't put it back together without a new straight up double roller timing set. https://www.cloyes.com/part-finder-single/?partno=9-1138&searchkey_partno=9-1138&part_type=Engine%20Timing%20Set&pl=Stock%20Replacement&lookup=partno Only $48 @ Summit It's got to be a 4-5 hour job to R&R the water pump, timing case and intake, no? (I've never done a truck EFI 5.0, only EFI Mustangs) Ditto on replacing chain set while you're there, only cost a nickle more V teardown labor later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Ditto on replacing chain set while you're there, only cost a nickle more V teardown labor later on. It is out of my hands now. Engine has 122kmiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 It is out of my hands now. Engine has 122kmiles. 🤷 woopsie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_S85 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 MOOG CC822 coils and upper/lower ball joints. Front brake rotors/pads. Raised the front up just a bit to better match the fresh leafs in the back. I expect they'll settle in some more with time. A ball joint press and impact wrench are a must. Unless you have a floor hydraulic press... Drives like new! http://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n87206/PXL_20210130_015914396.jpg http://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n87206/PXL_20210131_005355177.jpg http://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n87206/PXL_20210131_161948345.jpg Springs will settle some, its why I am going to go with Eaton Detroit Spring for my truck, going to have them make me new leaf springs to spec and new coil springs to spec but I am trying to make a decision as I dont want to run a leveling kit block in the front, I figured having them make the spring 1 1/2" taller should be the same as having a leveling block but even Eaton couldnt tell me if it would make the truck sit level or not. I know my truck sits level now cause the rear leaf springs are worn out from being over loaded. I also know leveling the front will help keep my 31" tire from hitting on the passengerside when I have a passenger riding with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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