seancporter
Registered User
Hey all,
Got my first IDI about a month ago. Came from a '91 Cummins, then a '03 Cummins, and now my '85 6.9 with an PO-installed ATS kit. May not be as powerful as my '03 was, but it's more fun =) Thanks to everyone contributing here I've been trying to catch up!
Anyway I use the truck mostly for small runs around town, and towing our 28' silver streak trailer, which is about 7500# loaded. We are about to move the trailer about 460mi's north to Ukiah, CA, so trying to get the truck ready. I am pretty handy, and have a decent set of tools, but more importantly I'm pretty good at following directions!
The truck makes a light grinding sound when I turn right, most noticeably after the truck is warmed up. the PO said he thought the bearings needed to be replaced. I've never done front end work, or brakes for that matter, but from the sounds of it if I'm going to dig into the bearings I should look at some other potential fixes as well.
From my research, I'm pretty sure I have a D44(HD?) front axle.
I'd love any advice on how to diagnose other parts of the front end. With just a floor jack at my disposal, is it possible to check whether or not I need to service or replace the u-joints, tie-rods, ball joints, etc? What should I be looking for?
I think I have a handle on replacing the bearings themselves, although it's been a little confusing tracking down all the parts. I figure I'm going to do both sides while I'm at it. So far I'm looking at inner and outer bearings, races and seals - although carquest is only showing "inner" front seals - should there be an "outer" as well? I'm sticking with Timken as it seems to be the preferred brand..
Anything else I should do while I'm in there? What about axle spindle bearings and seals? And if the brake pads look worn, what do people recommend? In general I'd like much more stopping power than I'm getting, but maybe not ready to jump into a hydroboost setup, etc.
Sorry for the ramble. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
Cheers,
Sean
Got my first IDI about a month ago. Came from a '91 Cummins, then a '03 Cummins, and now my '85 6.9 with an PO-installed ATS kit. May not be as powerful as my '03 was, but it's more fun =) Thanks to everyone contributing here I've been trying to catch up!
Anyway I use the truck mostly for small runs around town, and towing our 28' silver streak trailer, which is about 7500# loaded. We are about to move the trailer about 460mi's north to Ukiah, CA, so trying to get the truck ready. I am pretty handy, and have a decent set of tools, but more importantly I'm pretty good at following directions!
The truck makes a light grinding sound when I turn right, most noticeably after the truck is warmed up. the PO said he thought the bearings needed to be replaced. I've never done front end work, or brakes for that matter, but from the sounds of it if I'm going to dig into the bearings I should look at some other potential fixes as well.
From my research, I'm pretty sure I have a D44(HD?) front axle.
I'd love any advice on how to diagnose other parts of the front end. With just a floor jack at my disposal, is it possible to check whether or not I need to service or replace the u-joints, tie-rods, ball joints, etc? What should I be looking for?
I think I have a handle on replacing the bearings themselves, although it's been a little confusing tracking down all the parts. I figure I'm going to do both sides while I'm at it. So far I'm looking at inner and outer bearings, races and seals - although carquest is only showing "inner" front seals - should there be an "outer" as well? I'm sticking with Timken as it seems to be the preferred brand..
Anything else I should do while I'm in there? What about axle spindle bearings and seals? And if the brake pads look worn, what do people recommend? In general I'd like much more stopping power than I'm getting, but maybe not ready to jump into a hydroboost setup, etc.
Sorry for the ramble. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
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Cheers,
Sean