How To Rebuild Truck Front Suspension (First Gen Dodge Ram, Ramcharger)

Learn how to do a complete front suspension rebuild on your 2WD #truck! In this video I go over every step in rebuilding my Dodge Ram 1987 D150 #suspension using #Moog parts. I’ll show every step in the disassembly. I’ll go over how to restore the original control arms and make them like new. I give some tips on how to remove bushings and ball joints without a shop press. And then I show how to do the entire assembly of the front suspension, topping it off with replacing the tie rod ends, center link and idler arm. This is a big job, but if an average guy like me can do it so can you! Thanks for watching this episode of #TheOldDodge!

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Torque Specs for 2WD First Gen Dodge Ram (in Ft-lbs):
Shock Absorber: Upper Nut 25, Lower Bolts 17
Control Arms: Upper Arm Nut 70, Lower Arm Nut 210
Strut Rod: Rear Attaching Bolts to Lower Arm 85, Front Nut 50
Steering Knuckle: Upper Nut 115, Lower Nut 135
Upper Ball Joint to Upper Arm: 150
Idler Arm to Frame Bolts 65
Pitman Arm to Center Link Nut 65
Center Link to Idler Arm Nut 65
Tie Rod to Center Link 40
Tie Rod to Knuckle 40
Tie Rod Adjuster Clamp Nuts 225 in-lbs

Tools Used on the Project (paid links):
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Ball Joint Socket (2 9/64”): https://amzn.to/2wev09C
Impact Wrench: https://amzn.to/3dUaVq9
Power 3/8” Ratchet: https://amzn.to/2weuSqE
Triton SuperJaws: https://amzn.to/2V65vQ6
SAE Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/2x4l7vI
WD40 Rust Remover: https://amzn.to/349GFmP
Naval Jelly Rust Remover: https://amzn.to/2X71iP3
Penetrating Oil: https://amzn.to/3e6fk9I
Copper Anti-Seize https://amzn.to/2V4C5Cc
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PARTS LIST UPDATE!
You asked so here it is… this is the parts list for this job on my D150. I want to be clear though that your truck may be different so PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK EACH PART for fitment. The links below are Amazon Affiliate Links (I make a small commission if you buy through them), but I’d also check RockAuto.com to get the best price (some parts aren’t on Amazon).
Idler Arm MOOG K7055 (x1) https://amzn.to/3hF4Dxh

Tie Rod End (Right) MOOG ES2120R (x2) https://amzn.to/3jNgj3L
Tie Rod End (Left) MOOG ES2121L (x2) https://amzn.to/3hVIqeL
Center Link MOOG DS804 (x1) https://amzn.to/3dPl74L
Front Upper Control Arm Bushings MOOG K7189 (x2)
Alignment Cam Bolt Kit MOOG K8243A (x1) https://amzn.to/3Av1bho
Front Lower Control Arm Bushings MOOG K7077 (x2)
Upper Ball Joint (threaded) MOOG K778 (x2) https://amzn.to/3AyeXA0
Lower Ball Joint (not threaded) MOOG K7025 (x2) https://amzn.to/3jVsviO
Front Springs MOOG 7170 (x1) https://amzn.to/2VexZLu
Coil Spring Insulator MOOG K160037 (x2) https://amzn.to/3wjfP8g
Bump Stop MOOG K7293 (x2) https://amzn.to/3ypt7S3
Strut Rod Bushing MOOG K7079 (x2) https://amzn.to/3jOrjxW
KYB Shock Absorber Kit (I installed these in my first Dodge video) https://amzn.to/3hiBSr7