How To Rebuild Truck Front Suspension (First Gen Dodge Ram, Ramcharger)

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Learn how to do a complete front suspension rebuild on your 2WD #truck! In this video I go over every step in rebuilding my Dodge Ram 1987 D150 #suspension using #Moog parts. I’ll show every step in the disassembly. I’ll go over how to restore the original control arms and make them like new. I give some tips on how to remove bushings and ball joints without a shop press. And then I show how to do the entire assembly of the front suspension, topping it off with replacing the tie rod ends, center link and idler arm. This is a big job, but if an average guy like me can do it so can you! Thanks for watching this episode of #TheOldDodge!
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Torque Specs for 2WD First Gen Dodge Ram (in Ft-lbs):
Shock Absorber: Upper Nut 25, Lower Bolts 17
Control Arms: Upper Arm Nut 70, Lower Arm Nut 210
Strut Rod: Rear Attaching Bolts to Lower Arm 85, Front Nut 50
Steering Knuckle: Upper Nut 115, Lower Nut 135
Upper Ball Joint to Upper Arm: 150
Idler Arm to Frame Bolts 65
Pitman Arm to Center Link Nut 65
Center Link to Idler Arm Nut 65
Tie Rod to Center Link 40
Tie Rod to Knuckle 40
Tie Rod Adjuster Clamp Nuts 225 in-lbs
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PARTS LIST UPDATE!
You asked so here it is… this is the parts list for this job on my D150. I want to be clear though that your truck may be different so PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK EACH PART for fitment. The links below are Amazon Affiliate Links (I make a small commission if you buy through them), but I’d also check RockAuto.com to get the best price (some parts aren’t on Amazon).
Idler Arm MOOG K7055 (x1) amzn.to/3hF4Dxh
Tie Rod End (Right) MOOG ES2120R (x2) amzn.to/3jNgj3L
Tie Rod End (Left) MOOG ES2121L (x2) amzn.to/3hVIqeL
Center Link MOOG DS804 (x1) amzn.to/3dPl74L
Front Upper Control Arm Bushings MOOG K7189 (x2)
Alignment Cam Bolt Kit MOOG K8243A (x1) amzn.to/3Av1bho
Front Lower Control Arm Bushings MOOG K7077 (x2)
Upper Ball Joint (threaded) MOOG K778 (x2) amzn.to/3AyeXA0
Lower Ball Joint (not threaded) MOOG K7025 (x2) amzn.to/3jVsviO
Front Springs MOOG 7170 (x1) amzn.to/2VexZLu
Coil Spring Insulator MOOG K160037 (x2) amzn.to/3wjfP8g
Bump Stop MOOG K7293 (x2) amzn.to/3ypt7S3
Strut Rod Bushing MOOG K7079 (x2) amzn.to/3jOrjxW
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@cassandrahatfield4765 4 года назад

Ready to see a spark plug video! You’re the only one making d150 vids worth watching

@JasonExplainsThings 4 года назад

Thanks Cassandra! They were just changed before I bought the truck so it may be awhile. Please share the videos with others. :-)

@KC3PLG.Kurtis 2 года назад

I give you a lot of credit, most people don't work on their own vehicles. Much less video it and share the mistakes. Thank you for being real.

@JL4ever 4 месяца назад

I have to say that what I absolutely loved the most is that you take the time to make the old parts look like new again! That is exactly how I like to do my work every chance I get!💪🏽💪🏽

@johncastanon1541 3 года назад

Nice job guy. Love dodge trucks. Instead of buying that special socket. A pipe wrench with a break bar works well. When installing the bushings. A cold and heat treatment works well. Put one component in the freezer usually the small part and a toaster oven will heat up the other part. If you can sweat talk the wife into a tool. It is worth it. A small heating device. It will have heating coils exposed. It will give you directions how to use it. Great on older trucks or weathered parts. Snap ON has a version but there are cheaper. Ones out there. Sometimes you can find complete upgraded parts. Such as the upper control arm. Some are even a little better. For peace of mind. To get the tabs or ears checked to see if they need to be wield. After x amount of years those tabs weaken. Having them checked or strength is a good idea. Thanks for the video.

@dennisperusse3837 3 года назад

Excellent video. Probably the best channel on fixing the Gen 1 truck that I’ve seen so far.

@RobertThomas-vr2qn Год назад

Very well done. I have an 83 I completely restored. I like how you was honest and very informative

@SBC_Dressage 3 года назад

I Wanna start restoring old trucks with my dad, and the first gen dodges have my heart! the 1989 is probably my favorite ram, and you added a lot of detail and fun into this video to make it all the more enjoyable to learn from!

@ntbzero7 2 года назад

Love seeing this old Dodge.getting new life!

@trucknoob 4 года назад

I love your videos cause your truck is very similar to mine as mine is a 1985 d150. Your way of explaining things is easy and down to earth. They help me fix things on my truck. Keep up the great videos

@samkeele 4 года назад

Great video as always. Front end work is often ignored or sent to the shop when it can be done in the driveway. Love the Old Dodge videos.

@FloridaManFireMan 4 года назад

This video came out fantastic. I can see why it took such a long time but the details did not disappoint. I’m going to do the same thing to mine here soon get rid of the clunk. It’s so good I’m watching it right now for the second time

@aaronhayden1780 4 года назад

Thanks for this, I’m doing everything you did in this video and more to my 83 d-150 this summer

@lancesal5743 3 года назад

I have a 88 I’ve had I’m doing a gen 3 hemi swap in and doing holleys 3 inch drop control arms and this video is gonna help immensely !

@majack82 4 года назад

This is GREAT. I have an 89 D150 my dad bought new. I have owned it since 1998. It's parked in my shop now ready for an engine/trans removal for rebuild, as well as the front end. The suspension is why I took it off the road about 10 years ago and this video is going to help substantially. Thank you for posting this!!

@tannerrenfro5190 3 года назад

I’m so happy for your great result! I have an ‘85 D150 that’s in that 35 year old life stage of being taken care of. I’ve been replacing things here and there: front brake disks, pads, transmission filter, along with regular maintenance. It’s hard to come by good videos for such a nice old truck. You’re doing great, and I love your videos 👍🏼

@notstreetlegal4172 2 года назад

I've watched this like 6 times and it's saved me a lot while doing this on my 77 dodge. Thank you for the amazing content!!!!!

@JasonExplainsThings 2 года назад

Rad! That means a lot man. Thanks.

@jamese5039 3 года назад

I just bought a the same exact truck and I am so happy to see an entire video series. Your videos are very well done and I am learning a lot of nice tips and tricks. Only issue I have run into so far is finding the lock actuators so I am going to have to use a universal kit, will probably upgrade to remote entry while I am at it.

@benjamincamarilloloza9012 Год назад

GREAT VIDEO! I'm about to restore my Ram Charger and this was helpful

@MukYJ 4 года назад

That HF ball joint press is a great tool. The most common use I’ve found for it is in replacing U joints on my Jeep. I carry mine in the Jeep when off-roading and it has come in handy a couple times to help people fix their broken junk.

@DiecastMediaNetwork Год назад

Nice! Used this for the front shocks on my 77 D100. Thought I'd have to pull the coils. Saved me some work.

@TheFilipeLemos 4 года назад

Another great one! Thank you!

@brettrossi4117 4 года назад

Jason! I asked you for this video a while back and you did not disappoint! I have an 86 D150 and been wanting to take on this project. Now I have all the time in the world and the video to help me out, so I can't thank you enough! keep them rolling out with the ol truck!

@JasonExplainsThings 4 года назад

Awesome! Glad it helped.

@beyondthen4621 2 года назад

Good Video, thanks for making.

@josephwalsh4517 4 года назад

another great video from Jason!!

@crossphase1000 Год назад

Just starting my '72 D200 project. I just started checking out the condition of the brakes and thought, man, I should clean up this suspension! Definitely going to happen now that I've seen it done. Thanks!

@SmokeandSteel 11 месяцев назад

My bushings look like that! Cool you have an entire video for the job im trying to do. Thanks!

@kevinlafayette879 Год назад

I will be starting this exact same job, eventually. 74 though, not a new fangled truck with air conditioning, and power windows. Going to start with 4 new springs, and 4 new shocks. New steering parts can wait till next year. Dad bought me this truck in 1990, when I graduated high school. It has been in retirement for 20 years. One thing about the Mopar slant 6; only it and cockroaches will still be here after the nuclear apocalypse. D100 number 126536, off the Warren assembly line. Will start work on acquiring that Haynes manual.

@JasonExplainsThings Год назад

This truck doesn’t have AC or power windows. 🤘

@lucaskrupa806 3 года назад

I swapped my d250 suspension drivetrain and breaking system with a d350 this video helped thanks. Sidenote for the upper control arms you can weld In a bung for the uppers if you messed it up with a press or the threads were bad.

@jorgeg5369 Год назад

You are the best! Just watched your video and about 90% of what you showed matches up to the suspension on my '96 dakota. Your trick with the bolt and coupler to seperate the lower ball joint helped me a ton.

@JasonExplainsThings Год назад

Awesome! Glad to hear it!

@erikswanenberg8719 3 года назад

pleasant to watch, very informative and entertaining👍

@loki19931703 2 года назад

Watches video for 10 times to make sure I understand , Thank you for your content!

@JasonExplainsThings 2 года назад

Thanks for stopping by.

@C_71 3 года назад

I have a 1978 D150 I picked up that came from Montana. It's in great physical shape, but I'm working on the fuel system. It looks like everything that came on this truck besides tires and belts were still original. I've installed a new electric fuel pump, fuel filters, fuel sending unit and hoses as the fuel lines looked to be in good condition. The tank behind the seat was already removed so it's only using the auxiliary tank. I changed the valve cover gaskets that again looked like they were from 1978, but now I'm going thru the wiring under the hood. Maybe over the winter I'll do the suspension as I live in Wisconsin and don't intend to drive it during the winter. This video is one of the best I've seen and really the only one dealing this precisely with a D150! Thank you!

@batbawls 4 года назад

This truck was made back when you could fix something without disassembling 75% of the front end.

@JasonExplainsThings 4 года назад

😂 Yep.

@basedusa3703 4 года назад

More Dodge!! Best one yet. You could do a spray on undercoating! Or a video on the interior stuff like bench seat ect

@badboy92870 3 года назад

thank you for your time to do this video.... great video well explain ..

@CJColvin 3 года назад

Man thats a good looking Old Dodge D150 man and I like that intro as well. It reminds me of the car commercial in the 80s.

@cowthedestroyer 3 года назад

Man dont stop making these old dodge videos they work for my d250 and the quality is actually really good i just wish you lived next to me mine has 87k miles and its a 90 so everything is starting to need to be replaced and your the only one on here that actually uploads videos worth watch for these old beasts.

@JasonExplainsThings 3 года назад

More are coming. The crazy heat is keeping me from doing several projects I already have parts for.

@cowthedestroyer 3 года назад

@@JasonExplainsThings aliment went out on mine and I need new front tires so out goes alot of my spare money for replacing the fenders grill etc as it's all either damaged or the plastic is cracked then I am going to replace it but I think it can wait a while longer 31 years is a lone time what's one more lol

@psychodocter 4 года назад

Thanks for the gr8 vid!

@robertrichardson4335 3 года назад

Yeah man and you're doing it right if you're going to do something do it right the first time repainting all the old parts absolutely I usually put rust inhibitor under the paint it's called extend great product and you can paint over it it's sterilizes the rust I learned that from my many years of auto body work thank you very much I appreciate you God bless

@krazi77 Год назад

that's a good looking truck

@yecicabarron939 3 года назад

Keep the videos coming !!

@alanrader3016 2 года назад

Great video! Thanks

@karlporath8904 10 дней назад

As an old Mopar guy, I was confused as to why my 84 d150 didn't have have the "flats" on the heads to use my ball joint sockets on. So it's not just young guys like you that get confused over Mopar ball joints.

@jamesterry5282 3 года назад

Using this vid for my front end rebuild! Laptop is on my fender as I go along! Thank you so much!

@JasonExplainsThings 3 года назад

That's awesome! Glad it's helpful. If you can pick up a Haynes manual too. That was my bible doing this job.

@jamesterry5282 3 года назад

@@JasonExplainsThings i have a Haynes and a Clymer. But seeing it done is everything! Ty!

@ryanschofield4216 2 года назад

Love it I have a 1999 dodge ram van and was wondering how to rebuild the front end on it basically the same thing but nice video

@hughcourchesne4351 Год назад

Mistakes are a learning opportunity.. no harm no foul

@douglasdailey5998 3 года назад

Good job

@mopar1227 3 года назад

I did the exact same thing to my truck its an amazing difference. One other amazing upper grade I wish had done years before was body bushings rides better and quieter

@92powerdiesel61 3 года назад

Did you get rubber or polyurethane? All I could find was poly.

@EduardoTorres-nm1qv 3 года назад

Gracias Jason por la explicación ya reconozco la falla en la suspensión delantera de mi RAM CHSRGER gracias !!

@ebeegeebeefofeebee3181 2 года назад

Love your junior mechanic in his cameo roll.

@Sc-du4sl 4 года назад

Thank you for this. Just started working on my 87 dodge. (Also started working on cars and trucks in general) Its fun and this helped out a ton dude thanks 🤙 Edited now my comment makes more sense

@JasonExplainsThings 4 года назад

You're very welcome Eric. These old trucks are awesome.

@thewanderingmillwright 3 года назад

The bolt as a ball joint separator is cool. If you’ve ever seen the ones you can buy or rent from your auto parts store, they use a fine thread bolt. This means you are able to apply more torque per 1 revolution of said bolt.

@jeffreyfelder7981 2 года назад

Great Video, I have the same truck same year...

@mannyvelasco6296 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing your video. I bought a 82 d150. I'm trying to get it lifted. It's a struggle finding lift parts. Anyway love the video. Put up some more.

@BarberDaveArt Год назад

Jason is a total nerd. I loved this video. Very helpful and Jason keeps it fun.

@BDDGYT Год назад

Awesome video bud helped out a lot I’m working on a 84 and most is the same just mines a lot more rust lol

@Alttabbins 4 года назад

The production value on this video is amazing. Super underrated channel. I've been watching your lawn videos on repeat waiting for my dethatcher to show up so I can get going on my lawn this year.

@JasonExplainsThings 4 года назад

Thanks very much! Pretty good for a one man band. Happy dethatching!

@JeffLifeInReview 2 года назад

I’d rather watch a guy admitting he messed up and shows you why and the solution to a guy who appears perfect. No one learns much for that. Transparency is king and to reason this guy gets a follow!

@JasonExplainsThings 2 года назад

Many thanks man.

@waiting4aliens 3 года назад

a light coating of grease makes the installation easier. Good video.

@rickygomez1195 Год назад

Video quality is epic 🤙🤙

@rickygomez1195 Год назад

Best quality video production iv seen in awhile ✊

@JasonExplainsThings Год назад

Very much appreciated! I put a lot of time into each of these. 🤜🤛

@rickygomez1195 Год назад

@@JasonExplainsThings can definitely tell in the finished product. I’ll definitely be staying around for the future ✊

@kw686 3 года назад

You have made the video I have been looking for. I have started on my 74 D100 so far I have changed the tie rods and sleeves. This is the only good video I have found pertaining to my truck….maybe I should say the best thus far. Thanks and I have subscribed also you know they make inserts for if the threads are trashed on the upper a-arm they are weld in after you cut the old thread but changing the control arm works as well and less time.

@JasonExplainsThings 3 года назад

Yeah I need to learn to weld. It's on the list!

@kw686 3 года назад

@@JasonExplainsThings once you do it’s a valuable skill to have in your repair arsenal.

@newenglandendler 3 года назад

thank you

@kameronstout4847 3 года назад

I’d love to find an old Dodge like that, I currently have a 94 F-150 which is a pretty good truck just over complicated to these old Dodges

@pastorjustin4181 4 года назад

I have an 89 ramcharger and you have the most informative video out here on this subject. Thank You very much. Now i need more than my tiny disability income money and, as i have some of the new parts, a place to work on it. The apartments i live in forbid working on our vehicles in parking lot. A bain to small income doit yourselfers. Coorperate greed is unconcerned on needs of us. 😀😊😎🏁

@JasonExplainsThings 4 года назад

I remember those days. I got some weird looks doing work on my car when I lived in an apartment.

@kennethstaublejr9324 4 года назад

My first vehicle was an 86 D100 custom. Now I have several W 150s

@MoparMan-ff8fb 4 года назад

In the future if any body does the upper control arm bushings you can buy a section of iron pipe and cut it to fit snug between where the bushings get pressed in so you can install them with out bend out of alignment the ends of the control arms . I use a shop press to put them in

@venegasvenegas2380 Год назад

Hermosa ram muchísimas gracias 👍

@servantofzardoz 3 года назад

Yup, very on point with what needs doing on my 84 Dodge D100. Gotta clean up the suspension and get it realigned. I won't be happy until everything is new or like new and painted. I will be buried in this truck one day so I want everything tip top.

@zachtaylor8046 Год назад

Bought to do the suspension on my 93 D250 cummins. Think I’m gunna go with the far from stock upper and lower control arms. Kinda cool I have an old dodge truck and 69 bug

@JasonExplainsThings Год назад

Good taste! 😎

@roballan7026 4 года назад

Awesome video! You should do a video on how to repair some electrical components because my ‘87 D100 just decided that it doesn’t want to receive a signal from the ignition cylinder to start.. somewhere between the ignition and the starter relay is not getting a signal

@jond1536 3 года назад

Well, I enjoyed this video and the best part is the "dis" to twitter. yea baby. I have a 91 1st Gen. pre ECU (they were 91.5) diesel and I am getting ready to do this to my front end. all original parts. Should be a good experience. I have a shop across the street that I will have the bushings and ball joints removed and install the new ones on the control arms for about what the press would cost. Again thanks for the great video

@JasonExplainsThings 3 года назад

Awesome! Yeah having a shop do the bushings and ball joints is a fine idea.

@jond1536 2 года назад

@@JasonExplainsThings I ended up going a different way. I went and purchased NEW old Stock complete Dodge Upper Control Arm with ball joints and bushings$269.00 for both, so after fighting the rebuild of arms, I actually bent one. so just look and you can find the NEW old stock, the company purchased all the control arms from Dodge. all new tie-rods etc. Fantastic riding now. Great video

@OHYEAHGAMING_ 3 года назад

good video very descriptive and you show your mistakes number one rule everyone makes mistakes thats how you learn

@dannybam1 2 года назад

Hahaha like the Monty Python stuff I got a 79. D 100 Like to do all that but starting with new shocks Great job thanks

@JasonExplainsThings 2 года назад

Nice, yeah shocks are the first thing I did on the old dodge when I got it.

@moneypit9080 4 года назад

I have a lot of respect for people that keep old cars/trucks running ! What’s your recording setup ? I got some videos up but I need to get my video quality up

@JasonExplainsThings 4 года назад

Thanks Money Pit! I use Sony Mirrorless cameras. The A7iii is my main camera, A6300 is my b camera, and then gopros and an iphone. Wireless mic is a Rode Wireless Go.

@Kevin_747 4 года назад

This is a lot of work. I did to my '88 D100 I bought new. 169K and everything was wore out. I used new Dodge van lower control arms to lower the front and flipped the rear axle on top of the leafs to lower the rear. Took me two months of shop work. Get a lot of questions on how I lowered it. This generation of Dodge isn't very well supported in the aftermarket.

@pastorjustin4181 4 года назад

Do you have a video or guidance on lowering project that might help the underknowledged??? 😀😊😎

@lilred4224 Год назад

Yes I would love to see a video on lowering the rear end I have a 1986 dodge d100 I'm restoring

@derekdavis6508 3 года назад

I'm about to buy a 93 4speed, it's a magnum, not sure if that's the 5.9, has some miles 225k I think but it looks in good shape, Oklahoma truck so shouldn't have rust.

@2435rats 3 года назад

Use POR 15 on the large rusty pieces then paint. POR goes right over the rust. Lasts forever

@That_AMC_Guy 2 года назад

How many people have commented you do your cotter pins "wrong"? LOL.

@cadu258 2 года назад

Very cool this video, it helped me a lot in the maintenance of my pickup. Can you tell me if the K7077 control arm bushing and the Moog 7170 springs are compatible for a 1983 D250 3/4t pickup? Thanks Jason!

@autodidacticartisan 2 месяца назад

Personally i would have greased the mating surfaces of all the press in stuff, makes assembly and future disassembly easier. And i would not have used locktite on the balljoint tapers. It doesnt need it with the tapered mating surfaces and the castle nuts, theres no way theyre going to loosen. And it will make future disassembly significantly harder even with just blue locktite

@jeffhingen8134 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for this video! I am replacing all this on my 84. Questions, the ears on the pass side brackets for the upper control arm where the bolts go through are broken off. Any idea if that makes any difference? The other side is there but they do not seem to hold anything in place.

@pavelow235 4 года назад

I hear Washington state is getting a handle on COVID19, stay safe man.

@JasonExplainsThings 4 года назад

Thanks! Most of this video was shot before all that started. It’s pretty crazy. My older kid’s school is closed till the fall. But we’re all in the same boat. Safety and good vibes to your family as well.

@bigmitch78 3 года назад

Pro tip use the penatrating oil the night before for a good soak

@JasonExplainsThings 3 года назад

Yes indeed. I did that on the upper control arm bolts.

@wesleyrhan 4 года назад

Great video. I am doing the same to my 85 D100. Question, do you have a parts list from MOOG? Also, how did you find all that for $450 ish? My moog order for the same stuff is $700+. Thanks!!!

@barrycline7261 11 месяцев назад

Question did you use factory upper bushings or the bushings that can be use for movement for alignment?

@joshoowanats 3 года назад

Seahawks!

@brauliorivera312 7 месяцев назад

Can you tell where i can buy the outer sway bar

@robertrichardson4335 3 года назад

Oh dude you got me hooked as soon as I saw your kid in the picture I have a picture of my daughter not Nakisha the native American word for morning sunshine she was 3 years old helping me work on my quarter mile drag racing car 1970 Olds 442 balanced and blueprinted and beefed up to about 1800 horsepower it usually carried the front end for the first 40 to 50 ft I had one of the best crew chiefs you can imagine and set some of the quickest reaction times in the six years that I raced in the northwestern circuit so I'm very familiar with all types of restorations and rebuilds but I have a 1999 Dodge Dakota that was sabotage by an isis member and I need help I broke the socket that I was using to try and take the wheel bearing not off with I slammed into the concrete and slammed into the wheel stud and it took a chunk of meat out of my chest of course the socket did say Taiwan sorry just my opinion harbor freight's not always a good idea to try and save money it's best to get the best especially large sockets but I just wanted to say sorry I got sidetracked this pandemic thing has gotten cabin fevered out I very much appreciate the fact that you got your kid involved that's cool so I am a local subscriber any extra help you could give me on my Dodge because I love that guy he is my buddy and I will drive him until his wheels fall off we have bonded clear to The souls of ourselves Dodges were the best most reliable race cars we ever put together an OMG they launched like a rearing stallion that profession was concluded when an engine nuked in front of me if it had not been for the transmission shield the engine would have torn me apart it blew off both front tires that blew the hood 50 heat feet in the air the front fenders were gone a half of the cab was gone that filled with a fireball that gave me third degree burns to any flesh that was actually exposed which was only my eyes nose and mouth and my crew chief was there before the safety Safari cutting my

@kevinsalgado4524 3 года назад

Love your videos, I currently have a 86 d150 and want to change the whole front suspension. I am having difficulty finding the parts. Anyway I can get your cart from the website you purchased the parts from.

@JasonExplainsThings 3 года назад

I get this a lot, so I updated the description to include the parts I used. Definitely double-check everything though because several parts can be different.

@JasonExplainsThings 3 года назад

I was a bit hesitant to include a parts list before because I didn't want anyone blaming me that they didn't buy the right thing. :-) Hence the disclaimer in all caps.

@jonathanrape6880 2 года назад

Look love the vedio very helpful I'm fixen to have to do the same really soon to my 1988 dodge. I have recently started restoring them and reselling them but have one question that's not yet made by your vedios covering the dodge is the fuel components once they break where do u find aftermarket or parts????? One of mine broke and u cant by the model?????

@JasonExplainsThings 2 года назад

That's a tough one. LMC truck has some things.

@kw686 Год назад

One more question…..did you jack the truck up to when it was just coming off the jackstands when you tightened the control arm bushings? Was about to tighten mine at that point but it seemed like the control arms should be a bit higher. I don’t know I may have to have some people sit in the cab on each side to delay the truck rising off the stands in order to get the control arms in a “ride height” condition.

@funfloridafishingwiththelo9999 2 года назад

Great video brother, helped immensely!!!! Any thoughts on the moog strut rid bushing? My instructions said to have both retaining washers facing the same way, the washers even were engraved with directional guides. It makes the inner retainer cup back towards the control arm and just doesnt seem legit. Any suggestions?

@JasonExplainsThings 2 года назад

If I'm understanding you correctly I had the same issue you did. I did it the way they were labeled first, but it didn't seem right so I reversed it as you see in the video. No issues 1.5 years later. :-)

@TannerBaber Год назад

Love your videos!! Quick question on the Coil Springs. I see in the video you have the Moog 7172, but link the 7170s. The 7170s are readily available, but I am looking for the slightly taller 7172 springs. Any ideas? Thank you!

@JasonExplainsThings Год назад

Sorry about that. You can check Rock Auto as well.

@seansnyder676 Год назад

Where did you buy the upper control arms?

@j-east9414 3 года назад

Very nice video, it is very very helpful to me. I'm doing the same right now on my 92 D250 Cummins. One question, do the upper control bushings have that sleeve on both bushings or just on 1 bushing? After removing the bushings i've only found 1. Nice informative channel, thank you.

@JasonExplainsThings 3 года назад

Just one side if I remember correctly.

@tomgaghan2915 2 года назад

I have the same truck. Mine drives really loose. I really want to redo it so it's still soft and smooth but can handle the speed the cummins and down mountain travel can demand.

@aaronhartley7138 8 месяцев назад

I know I'm a bit late to the party on this video, but I have an 87 D150 and let me share some wisdom with everyone. There are a couple major issues with the way you showed this job that could seriously impair someone's rebuild, like it almost did for mine. First off: You don't need to add weight to the coil spring to remove the knuckle, in fact I'd really recommend not doing that. You're actually more likely to hurt yourself; instead, place a block under the unloaded suspension with about a half inch gap between it and the lower arm. Next, in order to pop the ball joints free, loosen both upper and lower nuts to about a 1/4 inch gap, and strike the knuckle, not the ball joint stud. This will shock them loose way faster without hurting the joint or threads. You can then loosen the joints until all the tension is gone. Now, about the upper arm bushings: CUT THOSE INNER SLEEVES OFF. That pressed on sleeve can become so rusted it almost cold welds to the bushing ends, and you'll deform the chamfered upper arm area pressing it out no matter what. Cut a diagonal groove all the way through the inner sleeves to loosen the tension, you don't have to cut the whole sleeve in half just most of the way, and DONT CUT THE ARM in the process, it's already a thin area. I find a small diameter cutting wheel works best. Those sleeves do not provide any support if you look at them, It was an idea Mopar had but since it's not welded to the upper arm it just kinda floats there. Many cars only had one sleeve per arm, not two. Does it add a bit of rigidity to the bushing? Sure, but bending the arm trying to save it costs a lot of money and time. My truck has run perfectly for 9 years without them. And finally, advice for pressing out/in ball joints or bushings: put tension on the press tool and then whack the arm area around the joint/bushing with a brass hammer or drift punch. This both shocks the joint and settles it, AND keeps it straight as it presses out/in. ALWAYS do this as your new joint/bushing may appear seated but will loosen as you drive, either affecting your alignment or worse, snapping a ball joint if you hit a pothole and it settles it too forcefully.

@JasonExplainsThings 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for giving your thoughts. Dodge drives awesome 3.5 years later. :-)

@aaronhartley7138 8 месяцев назад

@@JasonExplainsThings Ol' truck always drove awesome, you just made it even more awesome :) Thanks for a good, clear video.

@hfgs1992 5 месяцев назад

just noticed your truck doesn't have a sway bar. I own a 82 D150 with a sway bar on it. Do you know what would be the difference ?

@cocrutt7735 Год назад

Thank you for this video. I have a 1992 D350 with a Cummings diesel. It’s a 2 wheel drive,I know yours is a 1/2 ton & mine is a 1 ton but the front ends are the same. I sure mine is a bit heavier. I am having problems with my upper a arms,when I unthreaded the upper ball joint most of the threads came with it. I know you said you found some replacement ones that were not oem ones. They worked, but you said you were not real happy with them. Were you able too find some oem ones? If so where? Or maybe you have found a better way to fix them, would really appreciate any help you can give me on this.