[Shop-talk] GMC front suspension refresh

[John Miller]

On 5/2/2019 5:25 AM, John Mitchell via Shop-talk wrote:
> I have a 2005 GMC Sierra Denali that I have owned since new. It's AWD 
> and has 117,000 miles.?? The front end is not as tight as I would like 
> and I wanted to refresh the front end.?? I've seen the kits from various 
> manufacturers that include ball joints, A-arms, etc.?? I've researched 
> them online and most appear to be junk. Even Moog doesn't have the 
> reputation it once had.?? Should I bite the bullet and buy individual 
> AC/Delco parts and which ones, or is there a decent manufacturer of 
> suspension parts out there. Thanks?????????????? John?????? Shelton, CT

Let's see, I've got a 2003 Suburban 2500 4x4 and a 2002 Silverado 2500 
2WD diesel, for some reason the GMT800 seems to suit me...

Both are substantially original, they both have Bilsteins, the Suburban 
got a couple new front wheel bearings and new sway-bar end links.  They 
have these little bumpstops/auxiliary rubber springs/whatever that die 
routinely (the truck needs them now) and the steering intermediate shaft 
is renowned for developing a knocking knoise (the Silverado's was 
replaced before I got it and is quiet now, I have the part to do the 
Suburban on the shelf but just haven't gotten to it, that one has the 
adjustable pedals and apparently it's a bit more of a PITA on those.)

I've been happy enough with Moog parts but bear in mind that it looks 
like everyone (including ACDelco) these days has a cheap-line and an 
OEM-grade line.

John.