im replacing my u joint wheel and ball bearings any speffic parts to use or brands to use or stay away from and while im doing that and should i change anything else just on a maintenance note. also has anyone put a body lift on a 98 dodge ram 1500 sport? how hard is it? i found this lift online. http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts/3-...GLE&ST_SRC=AFF#
let me know what you think and is their any cutting or welding involved, ive obsviously not done one of these before.

 

For the wheel u-joint the brand shouldn't matter too much, most people just go with the typical brands at the parts store (Duralast, etc)
Just make sure you get the correct size u-joint!
As for the body lift, there's a few threads on this forum about it, you just have to search for em.
Good luck!

 

i personaly wouldn't go with a body lift simply because you can get a suspension block lift for maybe another $100, if not less. plus when you get a body lift you gotta worry about steering extensions (if the lift is high enough), new bumper brackets that some kits dont come with and need to be purchased seperately, and you gain no ground clearance. to me, its not worth the work of having to deal with all the body mounts, bumper mounts and the steering shaft for basicaly nothing except a little taller stance. i think suspension block lifts are easier to install and look better... just my opinion.

 

I used the spicer U joints and Timken bearings. You pay more, but as the old saying goes you get what you pay for. Our Dodges are hard on Bearings any way so get the best you can aford. Did mine 2 years ago and I plow with my truck and haven't had any problems. Just my 2 cents

 

i like the Precision Brand greaseable u-joints. they're huge.
Timken for hub bearings. shop around, they're real expensive, about $175 each.