Tie rods and front wheel bearings

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PAJasper

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Hey gang, got around to having new shocks and tires installed on the '93 L300 4wd Diesel Jasper. On the shock options thread, not sure I saw this model for the front shocks as an option, but I had a hard time finding the Bilsteins in stock, and my mechanic measured and matched KYB KG5603A (put the KG5494 on the back). Note, I have a 2" lift. Given how bad my ride was before with the really old ranchos, it feels like a ferrari now, but i'll leave it for others to opine on the quality of the KYBs that have more experience with multiple setups, just wanted to give another option if others were also having difficulty finding the Bilstein. Unfortunately they were not able to perform my alignment as they observed play in the left front inner tie rod, and some play with the left front wheel bearing. I searched around a bit for these part #'s to see if I could find something on the quick compatible. I believe I can use any of the below from GB for the front wheel bearings:

Mitsubishi- MB092749
*allegedly* cross references to:
Beck/Arnley- 0513632 (Bearing and Race)
National- Set 47 (Bearing and Race)
National- LM102949 (Bearing) LM102910 (Race)
SKF- BR50 (Bearing and Race)
Timken- Set 47 (Bearing and Race)
Timken- LM102949 (Bearing) LM102910 (Race)

Any strong suggestions (i.e. you installed and it seems fine) on this from experience that would reduce the doubt created by the word "allegedly"?

I do have a 2" lift, but I'm not sure that makes a difference with the tie rods, correct? I was planning to just replace both the inner and outer on both sides to be safe, does anyone have an onshore part number that they have used? Thx!
 
I just ordered new OEM bearings... the cost was only about $60 for the pair (Amayama). Supposedly the tie rods from the US market Van/Wagon fit... I bought a full set from Rock Auto, but I haven't needed to install them yet.
 
Absolutely nothing wrong with KYB shocks. From what i can see you have selected good quality suppliers for most of your parts listed there. I think your well on the right track. Not familiar with Beck/Arnley is the only one I have no idea.
 
I got in a van recently with new OEM shocks and was very surprised how good they felt. For street use, I think you'll be happy with the KYB.

Head to eBay search and search Koyo LM102949/10
Koyo was the stock bearing I pulled out of the hub.

Regardless of manufacturer this is the part#/bearing reference.

LM102949 - Bearing
LM102910 - Race
or
LM102949/10 - Bearing/Race Set
 
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Thx guys, just ordered the OEM front bearings, OEM tie rod ends (both from Amayama), and the CTR CRM-17 inner tie rods. Also ordered MR389549 front pads (I have the dual piston upgrade), and the rear brake shoes from Karrma. While I was at it, decided to get the new transmission mounts as mine are shot. I did OEM MB581258 and MB581261 for the lowers (with brackets), and going to pull the GB trick with Febest NAB-134 for the upper busing replacements. Lets see how this all goes. Appreciate all the help.
 
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