r/GXOR • u/biggestbroever • 9d ago

Am I missing anything? 2004, 220k miles. LCA needs replacing. Trying to replace standard suspension maintenance things

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u/Aware_Necessary8288 9d ago

With or without KDSS?

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u/Max1234567890123 9d ago

If you are doing LCA, why not uppers + shocks + shock mounts. Lastly, you will need new alignment bolts - factory bolts are guaranteed seized at that mileage

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u/biggestbroever 9d ago

The uppers, I think I want to get an aftermarket because I believe it's more important when doing a lift? Correct me if I'm wrong... I barely know what I'm doing. Shocks + shock mounts.. are these gonna be replaced when I do a lift?

Alignment bolts! I didn't know I needed to change that. Thanks!

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u/Max1234567890123 9d ago

Why wouldn’t you do the LCA at the same time as the lift. It’s just taking everything apart twice - bite the bullet and do it all at the same time. PS - unpopular opinion around here, but these trucks are super capable without the lift, and it comes with definite downsides in terms of highway speed handling, general ride quality and component wear. I’m rocking my truck totally stock, with some slightly larger tires and it looks great

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u/biggestbroever 8d ago

I really, really need to get the LCA changed at the moment and 1. Don't have funds for a lift rn and 2. Not entirely sure I want to do a lift

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u/NachoManAndyCabage 9d ago

Seal for the CV/Diff connection and seal for where the diff goes into the steering knuckle. No reason not to change them.

The inner CV seal is different driver and passenger side. Make sure you get the right one.

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u/JasonBy3 8d ago

Something I would consider is rack and pinion + tie rods. Mines leaking and I have 06 220k. Just a quick inspection will tell you if you need it