Starting the build process
#221
Front springs are ordered via 10% off sale and free shipping for Black Friday at Landrum. Now tallying up the bill for what it will take to rebuild these junkyard spindles so I can get them put on.
Hard to believe it's been 2 years and 7 months since I started this project. Not to mention 220 update posts.
Hard to believe it's been 2 years and 7 months since I started this project. Not to mention 220 update posts.
Last edited by magnethead; 11-22-2018 at 07:57 PM.
#222
Throttle cable/pedal assembly - done
New Coil Springs - In Hand
Fuel Filler Hose for Fuel Cell - In Hand
New 16" Front Runner Wheels - In Hand and mounted with new 225/65/16 tires
Magnafuel Pump and Filters - Arriving Tuesday
Orme Brother Fittings - Arriving Tuesday
Need to get an internal spring compressor for the coil springs and Rebuild the new front spindles (about $250).
I got new trailer harness connectors, and rebuilt the trailer harness for the truck side. I also made a 7 pin to 2 pin connector for connecting my solar panel charger. This makes it super easy to plug/unplug the charger when I want to drive the truck.
New Coil Springs - In Hand
Fuel Filler Hose for Fuel Cell - In Hand
New 16" Front Runner Wheels - In Hand and mounted with new 225/65/16 tires
Magnafuel Pump and Filters - Arriving Tuesday
Orme Brother Fittings - Arriving Tuesday
Need to get an internal spring compressor for the coil springs and Rebuild the new front spindles (about $250).
I got new trailer harness connectors, and rebuilt the trailer harness for the truck side. I also made a 7 pin to 2 pin connector for connecting my solar panel charger. This makes it super easy to plug/unplug the charger when I want to drive the truck.
#223
#225
My driving position is close and tight, not many people prefer that config. So YMMV.
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#228
I thought I had a post with part numbers for the front brake swap, but I guess not.
Donor Platform: 2003 Dodge Durango 2WD
Oreilly retail pricing
Front Left Caliper Only: 18-4877, $48.99 + $35 core
Front Left Caliper + Bracket: 18B4877, $54.99 + $42 core
Front Right Caliper Only: 18-4876, $48.99 + $35 core
Front Right Caliper + Bracket: 18B4876, $54.99 + $42 core
Front Left Brake Rotor: 780133RGS, $74.99
Front Right Brake Rotor: 780133RGS, $74.99
Brake Pads, Set: MKD966, $21.99
Left Upper Ball Joint: K7392, $92.99
Left Lower Ball Joint: K7393, $94.99
Right Upper Ball Joint: K7393, $92.99
Right Lower Ball Joint: K7393, $94.99
Price to replace everything: $281.95 for brakes + $185.98 for UBJ + $189.98 for LBJ = $657.91
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It looks like O'Reilly's hates MOOG. Rockauto has the ball joints WAYYYY cheaper.
K7393 $36.99 Lower
K7392 $37.79 Upper
$281.95 + $75.58 + $73.98 = $431.51
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NAPA Retail Pricing is pretty much the same:
Front Left Caliper + Bracket: CAL SE5428A, $54.99 + $27.78 core
Front Right Caliper + Bracket: CAL SE5427A, $54.99 + $27.78 core
Front Left Brake Rotor: NB 48880133, $79.99
Front Right Brake Rotor: NB 48880133, $79.99
Brake Pads, Set: TS TS7868M, $21.99
Donor Platform: 2003 Dodge Durango 2WD
Oreilly retail pricing
Front Left Caliper Only: 18-4877, $48.99 + $35 core
Front Left Caliper + Bracket: 18B4877, $54.99 + $42 core
Front Right Caliper Only: 18-4876, $48.99 + $35 core
Front Right Caliper + Bracket: 18B4876, $54.99 + $42 core
Front Left Brake Rotor: 780133RGS, $74.99
Front Right Brake Rotor: 780133RGS, $74.99
Brake Pads, Set: MKD966, $21.99
Left Upper Ball Joint: K7392, $92.99
Left Lower Ball Joint: K7393, $94.99
Right Upper Ball Joint: K7393, $92.99
Right Lower Ball Joint: K7393, $94.99
Price to replace everything: $281.95 for brakes + $185.98 for UBJ + $189.98 for LBJ = $657.91
---------------
It looks like O'Reilly's hates MOOG. Rockauto has the ball joints WAYYYY cheaper.
K7393 $36.99 Lower
K7392 $37.79 Upper
$281.95 + $75.58 + $73.98 = $431.51
------------
NAPA Retail Pricing is pretty much the same:
Front Left Caliper + Bracket: CAL SE5428A, $54.99 + $27.78 core
Front Right Caliper + Bracket: CAL SE5427A, $54.99 + $27.78 core
Front Left Brake Rotor: NB 48880133, $79.99
Front Right Brake Rotor: NB 48880133, $79.99
Brake Pads, Set: TS TS7868M, $21.99
Last edited by magnethead; 12-23-2018 at 10:09 PM.
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#230
I posted in the dakota group on FB, looks like O'Reilly and MOOG are not getting along. Rockauto has the ball joints for $37 each instead of $98 each. Just a small discrepancy, eh?