i bent the $h!t out of the #1 sheild. tried to bend it all back so it didnt touch the plug...but its mangled now, and will not budge...nor will the rest...and i used a whole can of w/d on that one sheild to no avail

 

If your front end parts entail the steering linkage,...then I have some prices: I just changed ALL components including an upgrade to a Rancho RS-5000 steering stabalizer shock to my '95. [left outer tie rod end= $38.00, right tie rod= $205.00, drag link= $103.00, sleeves= $26.00 each(2), Rancho RS-5000= $93.00. *I didn't need to swap out the pitman arm or rod.

 

Did you try puting a hose clamp on it to squeeze it a bit? Sometimes that helps.

 

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ok i got them....didnt have to remove the shields.

this is what happened. the new pugs i had i got a socket that was the size for it (thin walled) and found it was to big to get into the heat shield. thats why i thought they needed to be removed.

well they13/16 plugs, andi have the 5/8 plugs. went to the dealer looked up part number, and found that my truck takes plugs for years 96, the 95 ones dont fit. Also the plugs were 16 bucks more, and the guy told me not to worry about it for itwas his mistake (i have a good rep with my dealer) So it was a even swap

Changed them all out, and to my amazment, the plugs were light brown with a small hint of white, which is caused from excessive heat. but the light brown means its a normal wear. all of them were old but in good shape. changed them and i can feel a better pick up now, runs smoother, and idles like its not even running. So that makes me feel real good to know i dont have bad seals or anything.

took me 1/2 hour to do them all. the two back ones on the DS gave me the biggest problem. but nothing major.

 

i want to do everything in the front end. how much for pitman arm

 

Why do you need a new pitman arm?

 

i dont i just want everything to be new in the front end

 

Auto parts warehouse has them for around $57.00 [pitman arm]

 

i think the next step has to be front end. she hops when i turn to the left. just had DS upper and lower ball joints done, and just got an alignment (within 4K ago) the alignment said my toe-in was off, and it was hoppin. then it didnt do it, till that B!tch made me jump a curb a few weeks ago now its doing it again, and i know my sway links, and tie rods are shot.

i dont need the exhaust right now, so its front end time.

 

Maybe check the u-joints in front axle mine was hopping aswell and i changed them and now its good as new.

If they look dry and rusty, they are probably shot.