A little update from one thats completely redoing his front end.
I ordered the Polygraphite kit from P-S-T for $359 shipped. (Part #: TRSP01061B)
http://www.p-s-t.com/pc-1742-220-che...1992-2000.aspx
PolygraphiteŽ Kit Includes:
* 2 Upper Ball Joints
* 2 Lower Ball Joints
* 2 Outer Tie Rods
* 4 PolygraphiteŽ Control Arm Bushings
* 2 Upper Control Arm Bumpers
* 2 Lower Control Arm Bumpers
note: Not listed in the kit is 2 inner tie rod ends. which they sent me!
You will also get a free set of swaybar end links and bushings/brackets when you order this kit.
Now to the issue:
P-S-T sent me the wrong lower ball joints. Both my uppers & lowers are rivet in. I spent a good 2 1/2 hours on one lower control arm ball joint. I torched the control arm and tried hammering those rivets out. Gave up and took them to Pep Boys and had them pressed out for $100.
So let this be a lesson to anyone else thats doing this kit, double check BEFORE you order parts!
If you have K1500 4wd make sure you order the right kit. Also the kit i ordered for my blazer came with inner tie rod ends so have them double check that as well otherwise they might double charge you and send two sets (if you order inners, which is a good idea).
As for my truck, 4WD model K series have tube frame upper control-arms and i believe most (if not all) lower control arm ball joints are rivet in on 4WD models. the 2WD models are press in for the lowers and press in for the uppers (from what ive researched). So when you order the kit from them make sure to order the Rivet in for 4WD and the Press in for 2WD. Of course double check yourself by crawling under the truck and examining the lower control arm and look at the ball joints to see if theyre bolt/rivet in or Press in. I will post pictures of my Lower and upper control arms later this evening and update this post.