What am I missing on my front end rebuild?

[burntoutaccountant]

I have new:
- front struts
- eibach springs
- strut mounts
- strut bolts from forged offroad
- new axles and seals to replace my leaking original axles seals
- new driver upper control arm because ball joint is shot

Anything I’m missing? Just doing it all at once. Tie rods look to still be in good shape.

 

[CessnaDriver]

While everything is out, it might be a good time to get your lower spark plugs. It was pretty easy to get to with just a couple extensions and swivel adapters. Might put in new wires for the plugs too.
Might do your brakes too

 

[GCATX]

I would do both upper control arms, not just one side. New sway bar links.

 

[Dudebrodude]

If you're replacing upper arms, just go with a billet uniball arm. Also, replace ball joints on the lower arm. If you really want to get everything, replace the bushings on the a arm pivots too.

Last thing would be the hubs.

 

[burntoutaccountant]

Doing both upper control arms now using OEM replacements through my contact at a Ford service center. It just made too much sense to do them. Also doing front fluid change.

Lowerball joints are still good so I'm leaving them for now.

 

[Joe Durrt]

If you're planning on keeping the stock tie rods, you can always get a jam nut support sleeve for them - it will prevent the inner tie rod from bending and breaking, Foutz makes them for all Gen raptors:

ALL Gen Raptor Tie Rod Support Sleeve for 16mm - silver zinc

Prevent your Raptor's inner tie rod from bending and breaking by providing it additional support while retaining close to factory clearance. This kit includes a 16mm jam nut sleeve for each inner tie rod that is CNC machined in-house and coated in zinc to lessen corrosion.

www.foutzmotorsports.com