front end upgrades

[NinjaMax]

Mine has 223k on it, has moog tierods but was in a frontend wreck at about 200k or so and wondering how strong the center link is. Think both my arms need changed so i figured i would do it all at once. Which arms did u go with? And which braces?

All kind depends on what your gonna do with the truck and how much you want to spend. I did a full stage 3, so..centerlink, tie rods, pitman/idler braces, pivot, and gusset.

Way overkill, but that's what I wanted...most do just fine with sleeves and braces at higher Hp then I was

 

[Teamvi]

Not planning to sell it anytime soon

 

[WVRigrat05]

I just did my truck, did HD pitman arm. And idler arm.

Don't do tie rod thinking they were bad. The pitman arm was shot with 5k on it.

So I not have everything built to the hilt and shits stop lol ****ed.

 

[NinjaMax]

I just did my truck, did HD pitman arm. And idler arm.

Don't do tie rod thinking they were bad. The pitman arm was shot with 5k on it.

So I not have everything built to the hilt and shits stop lol ****ed.

You drunk? Lol:rofl:

 

[motoking_1990]

You drunk? Lol:rofl:

I am!!

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[WVRigrat05]

I am ****ed up. But everything either way I just did tie rods for nothing.

My pitman arm and wheel bearing was bad

 

[NinjaMax]

I am ****ed up. But everything either way I just did tie rods for nothing.

My pitman arm and wheel bearing was bad

Haha figured:hug: I was at a wedding but had the kids..otherwise id be in the same boat

 

[Teamvi]

So why do u say not to do tierods?

 

[WVRigrat05]

Do tierods. Has noting to do with drinking.

 

[NinjaMax]

:roflmao::roflmao:

 

[Teamvi]

so which pitman and idler arm do you guys recommend? see there are a few choices

 

[AJH]

Kryptonite Centerlink is strait...

I ran there stage 3 kit on my 05, like others have said its really only worth the cost if your going to rebuild everything on a high mileage truck, I had over 240k when I did mine, and man what a difference!!..low mileage trucks will be fine with sleeves and maybe the braces..imho

Here's a pic from when I did mine, for comparison

Yes it is but my understanding is that because the tierods mount back from the end of the centerlink it still doesn't give the same benefits of a true straight centerlink. Notice they also make the "race" centerlink.

 

[WVRigrat05]

Yeah, the kryptonite cebterlink will still allow flexing.

 

[Burn Down]

There is no f-ing way the kryptonite centerlink is going to flex... It may twist a bit on the steering arm and idler but it's not going to flex. If you have never had one or seen it in person, you don't fully understand how massive it is. I have a run stock with sleeves and braces, solid straight center link, and have the Krypotnite sitting in the garage waiting to go on. My hope is it will be the perfect blend of bullet proof and still have some sort of steering with out scrubbing the hell out of my tires.

 

[AJH]

I've handled the full kryptonite front end (heavy sob). Also run sleeves previously this time I went with xd/dhd brace. I would still prefer a true straight centerlink. The cons of tire wear and tight turns aren't a concern. I burn through tires and back into parking spots.

 

[NinjaMax]

I've handled the full kryptonite front end (heavy sob). Also run sleeves previously this time I went with xd/dhd brace. I would still prefer a true straight centerlink. The cons of tire wear and tight turns aren't a concern. I burn through tires and back into parking spots.

Tire wear From a strait center link? Wasn't an issue for me if that's what your saying? I put 40k miles on it, half with37" inch then the rest with 305 toyo proxies.
As far as flex, I've got a go pro video somewhere of it after install launching 4 wheel...they don't flex

 

[Chevy1925]

Tire wear From a strait center link? Wasn't an issue for me if that's what your saying? I put 40k miles on it, half with37" inch then the rest with 305 toyo proxies.
As far as flex, I've got a go pro video somewhere of it after install launching 4 wheel...they don't flex

When you turn full lock with a straight center link that uses factory style inner tie rods, it cause bad scrub and will wear the outer edges of tires.

 

[NinjaMax]

When you turn full lock with a straight center link that uses factory style inner tie rods, it cause bad scrub and will wear the outer edges of tires.

Ah, Ya I know what your saying..I could feel it but I don't think it was ever a problem..maybe because the 37"s were already scrubbing before the kit went on.

 

[WVRigrat05]

I worded it wrong, I mean it still puts pressure on the pitman and idler, I've never seen it on a lowered truck but I have on a leveled and it let the tires tow in more than my straight centerlink on my leveled truck.

 

[DefiantArms]

so which pitman and idler arm do you guys recommend? see there are a few choices

Moog HD Idler arm K6535HD

Moog HD Pitman arm K6654HD

Super Steer SS175 idler support

Rare Parts Idler arm RP20608

Rare Parts Pitman arm RP20609

Rare Parts tie rods RP28559

Can't go wrong really with any if above choices

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