Ive decided to rebuild the front end on my ‘01 F250 2wd that I bought a few weeks ago. 340k miles, steering is pretty sloppy and I want this truck to be reliable for years to come. Farthest Ive gone in front end work is ball joints. Id like to do it all myself and learn more. My question is, which brand is quality these days? I plan on doing upper and lower ball joints, tie rods, pitman arm, either a Redhead or Blue Top steering gear, and anything else I may need. I have access to a nice shop with a compressor and any tools I need besides my own. I know itll definitely need an alignment after.
F250 front end rebuild
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A few thoughts. I would diagnose the sloppy steering, although replacing the items you posted at 340k might be a good idea. The steering box is often related to sloppy steering on your generation Super Duty. Finally, note a 2001 RWD F250 has bearings that need manual packing in the front.
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Spicer parts if you can find them.
Are Redhead or Blue Top steering gear better than OEM?
I think I read that the solid front axle and track bars on 4WD F250 wears out the steering gear but you have a 2WD.
You should be able to tighten (but not loosen) the steering gear.
Most of the suspension can be checked for looseness or wear.
Hope the truck is a southern truck, not from the rust belt.
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