Who has done a complete suspension replacement?

Hey guys,

I am getting ready to replace the following:
UCAs
LCAs
UBJs
LBJs
Bearings, seals
Hubs
Knuckles
Inner and outer tie rods

** Forgot to mention, bearings, seals and hubs will already assembled to the knuckles. **

My question is, IN WHAT ORDER SHOULD I REMOVE THEN REPLACE ALL?

The struts and coils will NOT be replaced as they are new already. Sway bar bushings and steering rack bushings also replaced recently.

Thanks for your experience

 

Just did this, with the exception of LCAs, UCAs and UBJs, not very long ago. I am sure the sequence we used is not the only way.

IIRC our sequence was...

Remove the COs
Remove the brake calipers from the knuckles
Separate the old LBJs from the knuckles
Support the weight of the knuckles with a floor jack.
Seperate the UCAs from the knuckles
Pull the knuckle away from the CV axle
Disconnect the old oTREs from the knuckles
Remove the old TREs
Remove the old UCAs
Remove the old LCAs

A second set of hands and muscles will go a long ways to making this job easier.

Not sure reassembly is the exact reverse of disassembly.

 

Take pictures or do one side at a time. I ripped it all out then just reinstalled everything. It mostly has to go in in a specific order. You'll figure it out. Be sure to torque your upper and lower control arms (where they attach to the frame) with the vehicle on the ground (you do this step last). I generally drive a short distance back and forth to be sure the suspension is fully settled.

 

Digiratus, thank you for the sequence list as it will serve as a checklist for me when I begin tearing each side apart.

DDD, thank you for reminding me about when to torque the control arm bolts. Yes, I plan on taking before and after pictures and because it is a lot of work I plan on doing it over a couple of days.

 

what about the rear leaf springs, how many miles on those. do they have the upside down frown going on? Might want to do this last to have a complete suspension rebuild.

 

My leaf springs are fine and they have 233k on them. Still have the Amazon smile. I did buy a set of whiteline bushings for them but have not installed them.

 

Zipsub

I finally got my passenger side done!!!! It took my 2 separate days, Sunday and today as I needed a say in between to rest. Lol. I got it together and am going to take it for a spin here in a bit. Kinda still light headed from my low blood pressure. Thank you again for the knuckles and spacers.