The front end suspension on my 1988 cargo van is very bad and bouncy. When you hit bumps in the road you definitely feel it. I would appreciate any recommendations for brands and part numbers. Things I plan to fix:

Upper ball joint
Lower ball joint
Stabilizer bar link
Shock absorber (Which brands are the best ones to use? There's about 20 different brands on rockauto)
rack and pinon (or sway bar retrofit??)
tie rod ends
power steering pump


Some questions on redoing front suspension and steering:

1. The rack and pinon leaks at the gear component where the steering bar meets the rack and pinon (what is this thing called? Can this be stopped with Lucas brand leak stop? Can it be rebuilt with a gasket kit? Easier to find a whole new rack and pinon?)

2. The power steering pump whines terribly (could it be fixed by rebuilding the pump?)

3. Can the whole power steering system be done away with by retrofitting a sway bar from a Toyota truck or 4runner? Is there a sway bar that fits these vans?

4. There is a lot of play in the inner tie rod ends that attach to the rack and pinon. Is this normal? Could this be why my van really likes turning left?