Ed,

I watched your slide show and it doesn't look bad to me. There is usually a thrust bearing on the bottom that carries the vehicle weight and allows for easier turning (bearings). This bearing is easily chewed up from years of use. The axle itself is usually bullet proof unless bent or broken. Even is the axle eyes are worn they can be machined oversize and oversize pins installed.

Have you read the Tech-tips dealing with this...look at the top of the page. If you tear the front end down you will get an idea of what needs to be done. The shots on the slide show look pretty darn good to me. I'll bet it will be a cake walk.

Don't buy a pin set until you rip yours apart and determine if you need standard or oversize pins. Shims are always included to allow you to get the clearances called out in your book.

Stuart