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Taking an minimal approach with safety in mind to suspension repair
With new tires installed and wheel balance seemed like the best place to start.
Will be ordering the TPMS and a fluid temperature monitoring  systems.

The LD got a passing grade with inspection.

The mechanic pointed out two items that will need attention in the near future.
1-Steering box seepage due to age, not leaking.
2-Wear and age noted on shock bushings.

We, my husband and I, decided since we will be camping in Western Kansas in June, to continue to Ouray, Colorado.
 
I know that it is best to see how the LD drives and replace one thing at a time.
Moving down the road in the plains requires much different consideration to suspension than mountain passes.

I was looking at Bilstein shocks  (Is this the correct part number for 2000 26.5 LD?)
B6 4600 Performance Series shocks (part No. 33-176840)
companion B6’s (No. 33-187563)
to replace Ford gas shocks (part No.1024-18045-AA)
 
Need the part number for or link to order:
- front and rear sway bar bushings with the listed polyurethane bushing kits.
- rear leaf spring tip pads, noted to be in place at inspection but can be cracked and underperforming.

I am open to suggestions regarding the age of the steering box.
Noted the Mountain passes truckers and rv driving guided suggested on a earlier post,
Thank you for your time, Kimberley
2000 Mid Bath