Originally Posted by Junkman

I bought a spring compressor, installed upper & lower ball joints, guide rod mounts and control arm bushings. Tie rods can be done without removing the other things and are in good shape. Shocks were done earlier.

Both the 84 & 85SD steer like new - even without steering box attention. Both have lifetime Firestone alignments. Many of the techs are incompetent but can get it right or at least close by the 2nd or 3rd time. They have become more attentive because I make them do it again or take it to another store if it isn't right. I'd rather pay a good indy to do it once but they've all retired and the dealer is an hour each way and more expensive than it's worth.