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Thread: Going Shopping for new parts

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    Default Going Shopping for new parts

    I intend to replace all front end suspension parts as I have the shimmies, noises, pulling to the right, ugly wear on the tires and BO. The truck has almost 400k on it and everything is original. My question is:

    1. Other than the dealer, where’s a place to shop for quality parts.
    2. A good place to buy the fluid for my ZF6.
    3. Would the Jasper engine and transmission be a good option when the time comes?

    I keep my vehicles for decades and this truck will be no exception. (It’s a babe magnet!) My ’74 Vega had a little over 300k on it when the wheels literally fell off. My 37 year old daughter was upset when I finally retired the Vega. Unknown to her, her history began in that car.

    Anyway, any pointers would be appreciated.

    Mike
    2002 GMC, Pretty Dark Blue, 4x4 / 3500, ZF6, 115 gal spare tank and Rockets... (My Other One): Flying Fuel. I got three engines and a 52,000 gallon tank, how many you got?

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    We stock the OE pitman and Idler arms as well as support braces that will firm things up dramatically. This would be a good place to start and progress to tie rod ends etc if necessary. The tie rods and ball joints seem to hold up quite well provided they are greased properly.

    I don't particularly care for production shop engines and transmissions, ESPECIALLY sophisticated diesels.
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