No not Bendix and no kinks in the all-new front lines from the dual MC to both fronts. Have also adjusted the anchor pins on both sides (and both rears) as prescribed in the shop manual. Both front wheel hub/bearings also adjusted per manual.
I've never been a professional mechanic but I've owned this truck 37 years and have done a ton of mechanical work in my life on this and many other vehicles. So I've been around the block. This one has me mystified.