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 Post subject: King pin issues
PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2016 6:28 am 
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So this weekend I broke my king pin. I was wondering what everyone's opinion is on what I should do. I have drop spindles but I was wondering if I should just repair them with a new kingpin or replace it all (spindle,kingpin,knuckle) so this won't happen again. Now if I replace it I'll go with non dropped kit due to the fact that my set is bowed out.


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 Post subject: Re: King pin issues
PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2016 11:01 am 
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I would just replace the pin unless you want to spend some $$. how much of a drop/lift do your spindles have? is this the first time you have broke a pin?

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 Post subject: Re: King pin issues
PostPosted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:15 am 
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Not to sure and yes first time I have broke one. A friend of mine found me some king pins and bushings for free so I'm going to try and replace them


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 Post subject: Re: King pin issues
PostPosted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 11:26 am 
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if you press new bushings in, you will have to ream them. if the new pin isn't too sloppy, leave the bushings alone.

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