Hi All,
I need some really good advice since this is my first truck project. Please look at the photos and give me your honest opinion as to whether or not these front wheel cylinders can or should be restored? The LH cylinder has a wedged piston. If these can be restored what is the best way to go about it? My aircraft mechanic buddies at work were appalled to see these and recommended replacing. I guess you'd never see parts like this on a Gulfstream or Falcon jet. lol
LH Front Wheel Cylinder RH Front Wheel Cylinder RH Front Wheel Cylinder Front Wheel Cylinder Mounting If I am to replace these, from spending some quality time with my master parts catalog, I find that the 1 ton front wheel cylinder assemblies are the exact same as the 3/4 ton rear wheel assemblies. I see these are available at many parts suppliers. Any thoughts on the highest quality supplier? I see these in the LMC catalog for $115 each.
For the rear, I find that the wheel cylinder body, pistons, rubber cups and spring are also the same as the 3/4 ton rear. However, the end caps that work with the pinion adjusting mechanism appear to be unique to the 1 ton. One option, if 1 ton rear cylinders are not readily available, would be to buy the 3/4 ton rear assemblies and restore the 1 ton endcaps as best as I can.
Thanks for help with this!
jose
