Need advice with maintenance items on my '07 GMC 1500

[brian9095]

I have a 2007 GMC Sierra 5.3L Crew Cab 4x4 SLE Z71 (NBS) with 29K miles on it. It runs great even with the original plugs/wires. It hasn't really been touched (aside from regular oil/filter changes, a battery and Power Stop rotors/pads) for nearly 6 years. I've accumulated approximately 15K miles in that time. The tires are original and will be replaced with 20" wheels/tires after I recover from this huge expenditure. It has a bad lower ball joint and it's failed inspection. I'm replacing control arms to get new bushings and ball joints e.t.c.

 

I no longer have access to air tools, a garage or a lift and I'm pretty rusty so I need to find a shop to do the work. I really cannot afford to have this vehicle down as my wife uses it to travel to work regardless of weather (she works at a hospital). I do not want her stranded if I can avoid it.

 

Can anyone think of anything that I'm missing from my list below? I have a 300lb Leer cap and I intend to tow a camper trailer so I've decided to add Hellwig helper springs. It has major understeer which I'd like to eliminate or at least reduce with the cap on.

 

This is my current list of items. What might I do now given the opportunity? Inner tie rods? Water pump? How much do you think is a reasonable charge for a shop to perform the work below?

 

Suspension

OEM upper control arms - (for new bushings/ball-joint)

OEM lower control arms (one ball-joint is bad) - after new control arm bushings

OEM outer tie rods (should I do inner?)

OEM stabilizer link bushing and end-links

Adjustable front/rear shocks (Rancho 9000XL - I'm open to others)

Hellwig 61912 rear helper springs

 

Tune-Up

AC/Delco radiator hoses

AC/Delco thermostat/gasket

AC/Delco A/C belt

AC/Delco drive belt

AC/Delco water pump?

Flush coolant - replace with Royal Purple

NGK spark plugs / GM plug wires

 

Fluids

Engine Oil / Filter (6 quarts Amsoil 5W30 / Amsoil filter)

Amsoil 75W90 (front differential) - 2 quarts

Amsoil 75W90 (rear differential) - 2 quarts (I have 5 quarts total for front/rear)

Flush brake fluid with Motul synthetic DOT 5.1 (how much should I buy?)

Replace power steering fluid with synthetic (Royal Purple)

Replace GM Autotrak II fluid in transfer case (I thought this was 9 qts for some reason? Amsoil site says 3.2 pints)

 

Transmission (transmission shop somewhere)

Trans-Go Jr. shift kit (I bought the 4T60E-JR part.. Is that correct?)

corvette servo

Trans-Go ?? plate (referenced in another post)

Flush transmission and replace filter with A/C Delco part

 

Thank you very, very much!

 

-Brian

[toolsinbox]

Hey Brian I have the 07 Silverado with 6 ltr.

 

Don't use the OEM a arms. Use the serviceable Moog ball joint set up. Pretty much the same up front money but cheap and serviceable down the road..

 

only do steering joints if necessary and don't use OEM as they are not grease able.

 

Look at the CV axles and make sure boots are intact. Replace the whole axle and inner seals not just the boot ! Don't forget the inner seals.

 

If you do this extensive front end work you are crazy not to do the shocks ! The best are Biistine but get what you can afford but for sure replace as they will help protect the new parts.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Edit;

 

I see shocks are on the list. Sorry I missed that. Bilstine are the same price and way better than Rancho for daily crusin. Rock climbing is a different story.. That's Rancho's wheelhouse