This is why plowing with IFS sucks

Big Block 88

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Nov 3, 2008
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I'm sure the knuckles aren't the issue. Even if they were, an alignment would have the tires and bearings spinning true. The truck doesn't pull. Drives straight as an arrow. Bearing seat in knuckles perfectly. I replaced everything on the front. I have sleeved tie rods. The tie rods are still fine. I just can't see why I would have to replace hub bearings every year. Like I said, it wasn't a big deal. It takes me about 2 hrs to do both front hubs and that's from jacking it up to putting tools away. I understand everything wears, but I'm just leaning toward removing as many moving parts from the front suspension as possible by doing the SAS. I'm gonna start collecting parts, prob go with a link setup with coilovers. I'm not jumping into this anytime soon but hopefully next year when these hubs go bad again, I'll have most parts to do the swap. I don't care if it rides a little rougher, I didn't buy an escalade. I bought a 3/4 ton work horse. I don't plan on any hardcore wheeling or massive lift either. Maybe 6". To each their own I guess.

But it is a big deal.... Down time is never good and I know we cant afford it with our trucks. There is something wrong somewhere up there.

Now we are having issues with our new lml holding alignment. The tire wear is getting bad on the front with severe cupping. The truck grosses 26-32k so that is a big part of the issue but our 03 lb7 never had this issue.

You may have answered this but I m lazy, has the truck ever been hit or bent in any way?