This is (Episode 10) of the #ETCGDadsTruck Series.
Link to (Episode 11): https://youtu.be/p-Sgh7UlMNQ
Link to (Episode 9): https://youtu.be/EtjetBW09R4
Link to (Full, [Part 1]&[Part 2]) version: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/exclusive-videos/73-exclusive-videos/2365-gmt400-front-end-rebuild-first-part-exclusive-video-etcgdadstruck
This video series will cover the complete rebuild of the front suspension, steering, and brakes on a GMT400 truck. These trucks ran from 1988-1998.
In this installment of the #ETCGDadsTruck series, I cover the removal of the front suspension, steering, and brakes on one of these trucks.
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Parts
SSBC Slotted Front Rotors and Pads: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ssb-a2351003/overview/year/1990/make/chevrolet/model/c1500
SSBC (Expensive) Front Caliper Upgrade: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ssb-a186-1
Russell Steel Braided Brake Lines: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rus-672340/overview/
Bushing Kit: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ens-3-18107g/overview/make/gmc/model/c1500
Lowering Kit 2†4†**with 1†front rotors: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mmc-33135/overview/make/chevrolet/model/c1500/year/1990
Lowering Kit 2†4†**with 1.25†front rotors: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mmc-33134/overview/year/1990/make/chevrolet/model/c1500/submodel/silverado
Front Shocks (you will need 2): https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-24-016971/overview/year/1990/make/chevrolet/model/c1500
Stock Coil Springs: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ado-45h0076/overview/year/1990/model/c1500
Complete Front End Kit: https://www.amazon.com/PartsW-Piece-Ball-Joints-Links/dp/B010VWJL6U/ref=sr_1_21?keywords=1990+c1500+upper+ball+joints&pd_rd_r=3f9361c9-63b5-4618-8b81-8a148cee024e&pd_rd_w=dVhRe&pd_rd_wg=f7naI&pf_rd_p=69d18130-6e8f-49ee-b708-7afee8d6d397&pf_rd_r=AK8TYPSNSP8V657R7G4W&qid=1555361811&s=automotive&sr=1-21&vehicle=1990-47-424-440—11-7—8-2—&vehicleName=1990+Chevrolet+C1500
Front Bearing and Seal Kit: https://www.am-autoparts.com/1990/GMC/C1500-Truck/Wheel-Bearing-Hub-Assemblies/AM-977465031/1110358.html?rawFit=1110358-1990&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxp6Nj__S4QIVDf_jBx1WwgyEEAkYCiABEgLQiPD_BwE
Tools
Spring Compressor: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/atd-tools-7549-coil-spring-compressor#oid=1002_1
Shane Craig’s Plug Kit: https://parts.cat.com/en/catcorp/shop-supplies/caps-and-plugs/9U-7075
Body Clip Tool: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/atd-tools-8576-3-pc-body-clip-removal-tool-set#oid=1002_1
Ball Joint Press Kit: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/astro-pneumatic-7897-ball-joint-service-tool-and-master-adapter-set#oid=1002_1
Air Hammer Kit: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/chicago-pneumatic-7150k-air-hammer-kit#oid=1002_1
Respirator: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/gerson-8311p-disposable-dual-cartridge-respirator-ov-p95-large#oid=1002_1
Related Videos
#ETCGDadsTruck Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCepnacqRuI&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov1g_GML2aVq6EN-_ShJ9G2o
How To Paint Calipers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO7s21K0sIw
How To Deal with “Spinning†Ball Joints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK1oTEdErjQ
How To Replace Brakes with Tapered Roller Bearings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccsbu2hT0MI
My New Workbench: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-26ULlwT10&t=2s
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